Mongolian
Highlights from the cabinet meeting on April 22
Cabinet revises pay structure to boost teachers’ take-home pay
A previously announced 50% salary increase for teachers was not effectively implemented, leaving take-home pay largely unchanged and the pay structure unclear.
At its April 22 meeting, the Cabinet decided to fully implement the 50% raise, effective May 1. Base salaries for teachers and staff will increase by 50%, with allowances and additional payments recalculated from the revised base.
The Cabinet also approved a national program, “Free Every Mongolian Child from Learning Loss,” and adopted measures to accelerate education investment, expand access to kindergartens and schools, and reduce overcrowding.
Prime Minister N. Uchral halts Tuul River Expressway project
The government suspended the “Tuul River Expressway” project after repeated objections from citizens, political parties and researchers over environmental impact, economic viability and financing.
Prime Minister N. Uchral emphasized the need to clarify public confusion and establish the facts surrounding the project. He said the project will remain suspended pending investigations by law enforcement and oversight bodies.
Cabinet warns of fuel-driven economic risks
The Cabinet was briefed on rising risks as Middle East tensions push up global oil prices, increasing pressure on domestic fuel costs.
Diesel and AI-92 gasoline prices are rising faster than Brent crude, heightening inflation risks and likely increasing costs in transport, mining, agriculture and trade.
The government has submitted an urgent bill on import tariffs to parliament and is in talks with Russia and Kazakhstan to secure fuel supplies and contain price increases.
Ministries have been ordered to roll out short-term response plans as the government steps up its measures.
