In Mongolia, governors of nine NEAR member governments, including Arkhangai Province, were newly elected and started their four-year terms in December as a result of local elections which took place on October 15.

NEAR Secretary General Kim Ok-chae sent the new governors congratulatory letters, explaining the roles of NEAR. He asked for their active participation in NEAR activities, going forward.

※ Cover Image (Clockwise): governor of Arkhangai Province D. Zoljargal, governor of Bayankhongor Province D. Munkhsaikhan, governor of Govi-Altai Province О. Amgalanbaatar, governor of Govisumber Province G. Batzam, governor of Dundgovi Province Ts. Munkhbat, governor of Zavkhan Province D. Tuvshinjargal, governor of Umnugovi Province R. Seddorj, governor of Tuv Province D. Munkhbaatar, governor of Uvs Province Ch. Chimed