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30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 www.montsame.mn

The Agency for Land Administration and Management, Geodesy, and Cartography (ALAMGC) plans to install a total of 30 kilometers of rainwater drainage pipelines next year in areas prone to heavy water accumulation.
Ulaanbaatar currently has over 1,260 kilometers of paved roads, of which approximately 300 kilometers, or 23.6 percent, are equipped with rainwater drainage systems. According to the Governor's Office of the Capital City of Ulaanbaatar, approximately 40 kilometers of new drainage pipelines have been installed over the past two years.
In 2024, 27 kilometers of drainage pipelines were installed across 15 flood-prone locations. This year, 16 kilometers are planned across 10 locations, with 8.6 kilometers already completed in eight of them.

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Archaeologists use innovative technologies in search for Genghis Khan's tomb www.bgnes.com

When Genghis Khan died in 1227, he left behind a unified Mongolia, a vast empire, and an unsolved mystery—his final resting place. The ruler ensured that his remains would be laid to rest in a place where they would never be disturbed.
Despite the secrecy, some scholars still hope to discover Genghis Khan's tomb, which would allow them to put a final end to the life of one of the most significant and controversial figures in history. While some remember him as the founder of Mongolia, others portray him as a fearsome conqueror who created an empire through blood and iron.
If Genghis Khan's tomb still exists, many experts believe it is located on sacred ground atop a remote, inaccessible mountain, protected by customs and laws. Some, like National Geographic explorer Albert Lin, are using modern technology to search for the tomb in innovative, non-invasive ways. Other scholars, however, believe that searching for the tomb is both futile and contrary to Genghis Khan's wishes.
What have researchers learned about the khan's tomb—and will we ever be able to pinpoint its exact location?
Who was Genghis Khan?
Before becoming Genghis Khan, he was Temujin, a member of the Borjigin clan, born around 1160. At that time, Mongolia was divided between nomadic clans that often fought for power. His father, Yesugei, was a warrior whose military prowess earned him status and fame—and many enemies, who poisoned him when Temujin was about nine years old.
One of his father's enemies, the Merkits, "set out after Temujin when he was old enough," Lin says. Although they kidnapped his new wife, Börte, Temujin managed to escape. They pursued him to the summit of Burhan Khaldun, a sacred mountain in the Hentai Range in eastern Mongolia. "At the top of this mountain, according to legend, he prayed in all directions to the sky god Tengri, and somehow from that moment on, he managed to escape his enemies."
Temujin returned from the mountain alive, but without his wife. So he began to forge alliances to defeat the Merkits and rescue Börte. They not only defeated the Merkits—they destroyed them. From there, Temujin began a campaign to unite the various clans in the region, amassing soldiers, resources, and respect. In 1206, the clan leaders gave Temujin a new title: Genghis Khan, which, according to Lin, means "king of everything." He united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia and created the Mongol Empire, which stretched from Central Asia to parts of China, Persia, and Russia.
"Genghis Khan is the founder of the nation, the father of all Mongols," says anthropologist Jack Weatherford, author of Genghis Khan and the Creation of the Modern World. "He gave them a unified nation, gave it a name, established an alphabet and a set of laws."
The death of Genghis Khan and his mysterious burial
In 1227, the khan died while campaigning against the Xixia Empire in northern China. No one knows the exact cause of his death, but a key source written after his death — "The Secret History of the Mongols" — gives us some insight. "All we have is one sentence: 'In the year of the boar [1227] Genghis Khan ascended to heaven," says Weatherford.
Later chroniclers told their own stories about the cause of his death, ranging from falling off a horse to an arrow wound and even castration. Rather, scholars suggest that bubonic plague killed him. It is said that Genghis Khan's body was returned to Mongolia for a secret burial. Stories claim that everyone who accompanied the procession was killed to keep the location a secret, or that his followers diverted a river to protect the site.
"None of this is based on any evidence," says Weatherford.
However, experts believe that the lack of records of the burial was probably intentional to prevent desecration or disturbance of the ruler's spirit. "If you want to conquer someone's land or spiritual power, you destroy the graves of the ancestors buried there, because those graves hold the spiritual power of that person," explains Lin.
But what would Genghis Khan's burial site look like?
Experts such as archaeologist Jan Bemann, professor of prehistory and early historical archaeology at the University of Bonn, say that 13th-century Mongolian elites would have been buried in wooden coffins and laid to rest "in remote areas at the top of a mountain ridge." He argues that Mongol men like Genghis Khan were buried with items such as "a quiver of arrows" or "horse gear" that identified them as warriors.
On the other hand, Weatherford believes that Genghis Khan may have simply been "wrapped in felt" and "buried in the ground" because he "prided himself on living like his soldiers."
There is also the possibility that Genghis Khan was not buried at all. Some Mongols practiced "sky burials" — a nomadic form of burial "where they carry you to the top of a mountain and leave you there," says Lin.
Regardless of how he was laid to rest, many people believe that Genghis Khan's final resting place is Burhan Khaldun—the sacred mountain of safety, transformation, and spirituality for the Mongolian people, now part of UNESCO's world cultural heritage.
But archaeologists cannot simply survey the mountain for his tomb. Burkhan Khaldun is a sacred site for the imperial family and therefore part of a restricted area, Lin explains. Visits require special permission from the state, and access is usually granted only to shamans and Mongolian officials.
Searching for the tomb in the 21st century
In 2008, Lin proposed using modern technology—including satellites, drones, ground-penetrating radar, magnetometers, and electromagnetic induction—to examine Burkhan Khaldun without digging up the ground. His team also involved the public in reviewing ultra-high-resolution satellite images through a pioneering crowdsourcing campaign. This non-invasive approach was key to obtaining permission to access the mountain.
As part of the Valley of Khans project, funded by the National Geographic Society, Lin and his team discovered thousands of artifacts—including tiles, burnt wood, and horse teeth—dating from the death of Genghis Khan and beyond.
They also located, according to Lin, a "mound" and a "giant temple" at the top of the mountain. "Mongolians are nomads, so they don't build permanent structures," he explains. So the fact that there is a permanent structure on the mountain suggests that it was for ceremonial rather than everyday purposes.
But could this structure be part of Genghis Khan's tomb? Lin says there is no way to know without physically examining the site.
"This is no longer a technological obstacle. I think it's a matter of the Mongolian people deciding today whether they want to know what's under that structure," he says.
Does it make sense to search for the tomb?
If Genghis Khan's tomb still exists, experts say it is more than just a burial site. Lin says that for many Mongolians, it "would be a living thing that still embodies the spirit of Genghis Khan."
According to Mongolian beliefs, the act of "visiting the tomb is an attempt to bring the spirit back from heaven," explains Weatherford.
Even after 800 years, Mongolians remain defenders of their founder, and this shapes their attitude toward the tomb.
"It's a matter of heritage for the Mongolian nation," says archaeologist Joshua Wright, senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen. "No one there is interested in having his tomb excavated or his remains exposed."
Wright says it is standard practice in modern archaeology to work with and respect the interests of heritage communities. "If the modern Mongolian nation has no interest in excavating Genghis Khan, no one is really going to do it," he adds.
The lack of interest in Mongolia in excavating the tomb raises questions about what value such a discovery would bring — and what it might take away.
"We shouldn't be looking for his tomb," Weatherford argues. "Genghis Khan said clearly: 'Let my body die, let my nation live!'. He was serious about that, and so are the Mongolians. It's not superstition, it's respect." | BGNES

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Mongolia builds awareness of UN Water Convention with a view to strengthening transboundary water cooperation www.unece.org

Mongolia shares more than 30 rivers and lakes with its neighbors and has a long history of peaceful collaboration on shared waters. It agreed bilateral agreements on transboundary water cooperation with China (1994) and the Russian Federation (1995), laying the foundation for joint monitoring, data exchange and basin management. These agreements remain key pillars of transboundary cooperation and reflect Mongolia’s longstanding recognition of water as a strategic and shared resource. 
Mongolia is one of only 26 countries worldwide to have achieved a 100 percent score in its national report submissions in both 2020 and 2023 on SDG Indicator 6.5.2 measuring transboundary water cooperation, underscoring its commitment to cooperation via agreements and institutional arrangements with its co-riparians.  
However, Mongolia still faces increasing pressures on its water resources due to rising demand, climate change, aquifer depletion, and pollution. This is where the UN Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UN Water Convention, together with its community of Parties and partners, can help to provide technical and financial support.  
To this end, Mongolia convened a national workshop on 25 September 2025 in Ulaanbaatar to advance awareness, dialogue and capacity on the UN Water Convention, marking an important step toward strengthening water cooperation and sustainable water governance. This contributes further to growing interest in the Convention from countries within Asia.  
Opening the event, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, H.E. Batbaatar Bat, underscored Mongolia’s commitment to transboundary water management in the face of climate change and growing pressures on water resources. He noted that Mongolia has “valued water as the basis of life” and has nurtured a legacy of cooperation with its neighbors that continues to evolve and the Convention could potentially help in this regard. 
H.E. Mrs. Ina Marčiulionytė, Ambassador of the European Union in Mongolia, emphasized that the workshop “marks a significant milestone in Mongolia's endeavours towards sustainable water management.” She welcomed Mongolia’s potential interest in joining the Convention, calling it “a crucial step in enhancing water cooperation and the sustainable use of shared water resources in the region,” and highlighted the EU’s ongoing support for water resilience, including partnerships in Mongolia to improve resource management and prevent flooding. 
Secretary of the UN Water Convention, Ms. Sonja Koeppel, commended Mongolia’s water cooperation leadership as evinced by SDG Indicator 6.5.2. She noted the Convention aims to support, not replace, existing agreements, whereby the potential for technical and financial support from the Convention’s Parties and partners could help to enhance the practical implementation of Mongolia’s existing water agreements. She highlighted that the Convention has become a truly global and legal intergovernmental platform with the accession of Bangladesh in June 2025 as evidence of rising interest across the region and warmly welcomed Mongolia’s exploration of membership. 
Speaking on behalf of the UN system in Mongolia, Mr. Jaap van Hierden, UN Resident Coordinator, affirmed that the United Nations stands ready to support the Government should it decide to accede to the Convention. He added that the UN will also work with national partners to help ensure water issues are at the forefront and integrated into the upcoming 17th UNCCD Conference of Parties, to be hosted by Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar in August 2026. 
Participants from government, development partners and the UN system explored how accession to the Convention could help Mongolia strengthen joint monitoring, climate adaptation, groundwater protection and basin-wide collaboration. The workshop also provided a platform to exchange good practices and identify opportunities for technical assistance, involving representatives from Parties to the Convention, including Hungary, Kazakhstan and Bangladesh. 
The workshop was made possible through funding provided by the European Union. 
Photo credit: UNECE

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China-Europe freight trains passing through central corridor top 3,000, 39 days ahead of 2024 www.globaltimes.cn

The number of China-Europe freight trains passing through the central corridor of the China-Europe railway service has exceeded 3,000 this year, achieving this milestone 39 days earlier than last year, CCTV News reported on Wednesday.  
The 1,293rd China-Europe freight train, loaded with auto parts and general merchandise, departed from the Erenhot port in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, marking the 3,000th passage of a China-Europe freight train through the central corridor this year.
This is the third consecutive year that the port has handled more than 3,000 China-Europe freight trains.
Erenhot is the largest land port on the China-Mongolia border. In recent years, along with China's deepening efforts in international economic and trade cooperation, Erenhot has seen significant increases in train numbers, destinations, frequencies and the types of transported goods.
As a pivotal entry-exit point for the central corridor of the China-Europe railway service, the number of China-Europe freight train routes via the port has increased to 74, reaching more than 70 cities in more than 10 countries. Domestically, it connects with most of the originating cities of these freight trains. 
Since the inaugural train in 2013, the port has handled nearly 21,000 China-Europe freight trains. The categories of transported goods have been significantly upgraded, with the proportion of high-value-added products such as new-energy vehicles and high-end mechanical equipment rising from less than 10 percent in the early stages to more than 40 percent, the report said.
As of September 8, the port had handled 2,646 China-Europe freight trains this year, transporting 3.4876 million tons of cargo, year-on-year increases of 9.5 percent and 15.4 percent, said the China Railway Hohhot Group Co.
The number of China-Europe containers passing through the port has exceeded 300,000, achieving this milestone 23 days earlier than last year.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on June 13 that the China-Europe Railway Express is a signature outcome of the Belt and Road Initiative. Routes of the China-Europe Railway Express have been launched in 128 cities in China, reaching 229 cities in 26 European countries and more than 100 cities in 11 Asian countries. 
We will uphold the principle of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, continue to act as an important driving force for world connectivity, benefit the world through our own development, and achieve win-win and all-win, Lin said. 
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Mongolian falcons sell for SAR900,000 at Saudi falcons exhibition www.qazinform.com

Two falcons from Mongolia were sold yesterday for SAR900,000 at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025. The auction saw fierce competition among bidders and strong engagement from attendees at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, SPA reports. 
The auction began with a hur qarnas (adult falcon), which started bidding at SAR200,000 before ultimately selling for SAR450,000. Following this, the second bird — a hur farkh (juvenile falcon) — was offered, started bidding at SAR100,000 and also selling for SAR450,000.
For the first time in its history, the exhibition dedicated a special zone for Mongolian falcons. These birds hold a prestigious status among falconers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region due to their high quality.
The zone hosts elite breeds of falcons from Mongolia, East Asia, particularly the hur falcon, known for its large size, long wingspan, and high endurance. It is also valued for its color variations, which range from light white to dark brown. These characteristics give the Mongolian falcon an advantage in the sport of falconry, thanks to its ability to endure harsh conditions and respond quickly to training, making it highly sought after by amateurs and professionals alike.
As written before, falcon sold for SAR1.2 million at International Falcon Breeders Auction.
By Zhanna Nurmaganbetova

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Russia assures uninterrupted fuel supply to Mongolia www.gogo.mn

G.Damdinnyam, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, stated that Russia has promised to maintain a steady fuel supply to Mongolia under all circumstances, urging the public to remain calm.
“The government has issued a decree today to establish a strategic reserve of gasoline and diesel fuel. However, such a decree is adopted annually. According to the law, Mongolia’s safety reserves are maintained by private sector companies,” he explained.
The Minister noted that authorities have decided to investigate media outlets and social media accounts that recently spread reports about an alleged fuel shortage.
“Although Mongolia is almost entirely dependent on imported fuel from Russia, and the situation there is challenging, the Prime Minister met with President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to Russia. I also met with the Russian Minister of Energy to discuss the issue, and he assured us that our supply of gasoline, fuel, and lubricants will not be disrupted under any circumstances.
Currently, more than 150 tons of AI-92 gasoline are being transported by rail to the Tolgoit and Rashaan stations, with daily deliveries continuing as usual.
In today’s unstable geopolitical environment, it is crucial to build up our strategic reserves and ensure the reserve tanks are filled. This requires financial resources, including loans.
The Minister called on the public to stay calm, emphasizing that the responsible ministries are closely monitoring fuel supplies. The Prime Minister has instructed us to investigate any business entities found to be deliberately creating artificial shortages and to hold them accountable if necessary.

 

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Reuters learns when Russia will complete gas pipeline to China www.newsukraine.rbc.ua

Russia will need at least five years to build a gas pipeline to China. An equal amount of time will be required to increase the volume of gas supplies, Reuters reports.
Alexei Miller, CEO of Gazprom, stated that during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China last month, a "legally binding memorandum" was signed on the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline.
The agency notes that this indicates Moscow’s efforts to redirect its gas reserves to Asia. This comes after the collapse of energy trade with Europe, previously Russia’s largest market, due to Western sanctions.
The construction schedule for the pipeline had not been previously reported. Reuters emphasized that the key terms of the pipeline construction agreement have not yet been finalized.
It is expected to run through Mongolia and deliver up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from the Yamal Arctic region.
Two industry sources reported that, if an agreement is reached next year, about five years will be needed to build the pipeline and begin deliveries. An additional five years will be required to increase supply volumes.
An informed source noted that Gazprom does not expect the pipeline to reach half of its capacity by 2034–2035 if deliveries start after 2031.
Analysts at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies believe that with a 2026 agreement, initial deliveries could take place by the end of 2030 or 2031, with significant volume increases achieved by January 1, 2035.
Earlier, in early September, Russian Gazprom announced the signing of an agreement to build the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China via Mongolia.
For context, deliveries of Russian gas to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline began in 2019.
Currently, Western and Eastern Siberia are not connected by a unified network, and Russia hopes to build Power of Siberia-2 to redirect gas from Western Siberian fields.

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Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation www.montsame.mn

As of today, citizens in Mongolia can now access real-time drug price information and pharmacy locations via the newly launched website em.hdc.gov.mn. This public platform allows users to search for the price of a specific medication and see which pharmacies stock it and where they are located.
Currently, the system includes data from 2,605 pharmacies and price information for 2,565 active medications listed in the national registry of approved drugs. Beyond price and location, users can view detailed information in Mongolian, such as usage instructions, contraindications, ingredients, dosage, manufacturer, and country of origin.
The platform also offers alternatives to prescribed medications, helping users find similar or substitute options when necessary.
Drug prices displayed on the system reflect the latest real transaction price registered in the national E-Barimt (e-receipt) system, ensuring transparency and up-to-date data. The Minister of Health of Mongolia says that by making drug prices publicly accessible, the Government aims to reduce artificial price inflation and ease the financial burden on citizens caused by high medicine costs.
Health Minister Chinburen Jigjidsuren stated that further developments are planned for the system. In the future, it will include information such as pharmacy stock levels, customs data, and supplier pricing, making the pharmaceutical supply chain more transparent.
The system was developed over the course of one month with the involvement of relevant government agencies and is officially available to the public starting on October 7, 2025.

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Mongolia shows sovereignty and global organizations can co-exist www.asiatimes.com

(This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The authors are Democratic members of the US House of Representatives.)
In remarks to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump invoked “sovereignty” as a key guiding principle for nations, framing it against “globalism.” For the President and select other leaders, sovereignty means turning inward – cutting ties and stepping back from global institutions. But after a recent trip to Mongolia to see firsthand how the US and UN are working together in one of the world’s key locations, we came away convinced of the opposite: sovereignty and multilateralism are not contradictions. They are, in fact, complementary.
As Jaap van Hierden, the UN’s top official in Mongolia, put it, “The United Nations provides unwavering support for Mongolian sovereignty.” For a country landlocked between Russia and China, that support is not symbolic – it’s essential. And for the United States, it is squarely in our interests. Mongolia cannot change its “eternal neighbors” and it must coexist with them, but it has also chosen to cultivate a “third neighbor” in the US – through language, trade, and security. The UN has been the steady interlocutor furthering this strategic relationship.
Language as strategy
In 2023, Mongolia made the bold and controversial decision to designate English its official foreign language. The move was unpopular in nearby Beijing and Moscow, but it signaled Mongolia’s determination to orient outward. Public schools must now teach English, and a new generation of teachers is being trained. This June, the government, the US Embassy and international organizations opened the Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching in Ulaanbaatar.
“The Center will play a pivotal role in elevating English education in Mongolia,” said US Ambassador Richard Buangan, “ultimately making Mongolians more competitive in the international labor market.” UN agencies like UNICEF and the UN Development Program (UNDP) are critical to this overall effort, strengthening digital learning and training teachers across the country. Sovereignty here is not isolation; it is about choice, equipping citizens to participate in a global economy on their own terms.
Trade that balances power
Economic sovereignty is even more precarious. China buys 90% of Mongolia’s exports. Cashmere illustrates the challenge: Mongolia is the world’s second-largest producer, but most cashmere is exported raw to China for processing and re-export. The UN, through UNDP, is working to change that dynamic by helping herders adopt sustainable practices, improve quality and access high-end markets through eco-labeling and certification. Local entrepreneurs are being supported to keep more of the value chain inside Mongolia.
The United States does and should reinforce these efforts. Passing the bipartisan Mongolia “Third Neighbor Trade Act” would allow duty-free cashmere exports to the US, creating jobs in America and in Mongolia, while reducing dependence on China. Again, supporting Mongolia’s economic sovereignty is in America’s strategic interest.
Peacekeeping as sovereignty in action
And then there’s security. Since 9/11, Mongolia has stood shoulder to shoulder with the US – in Iraq and Afghanistan and in UN peacekeeping missions. Over the past two decades, more than 22,000 Mongolian troops have deployed with the UN, often trained through the State Department’s Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). Today, the annual “Khaan Quest” exercises in Mongolia bring together US, Mongolian and other forces to train to UN standards and improve interoperability.
“We face increasingly complex security challenges, from regional conflicts to humanitarian crises,” said Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell, deputy commanding general of the US Army Pacific, at this year’s kick-off event. “Khaan Quest prepares us to meet these challenges, equipping us with the skills and trust needed to operate in volatile environments.”
For Mongolia, contributing to peacekeeping enhances sovereignty; for the US, it builds reliable partners who share the burden of global security.
This is why US leadership in the UN matters. And why both the Trump administration’s harsh rhetoric and its package that cuts all remaining US funding to the UN regular budget is so alarming. The pocket rescission also slashes over $500 million from peacekeeping and claws back more than $70 million from GPOI – the very program that helped build Mongolia’s peacekeeping capacity. This is not reform; it is retreat. And retreat hands influence to our rivals.
UN peacekeeping is eight times less expensive than deploying US troops. Supporting Mongolia’s English-language initiative and cashmere industry costs a fraction of what a military confrontation with China would.
In other words, investing in sovereignty – both ours and that of our partners – through the UN system is not pointless charity; it is a potent strategy.
By by Ed Case and Ami Bera and Jonathan Jackson
Representative Ed Case represents Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District. Representative Ami Bera represents California’s 6th Congressional District. Representative Jonathan Jackson represents the 1st Congressional District of Illinois.

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Asian Battery Metals targets EM drill zones in Mongolia www.proactiveinvestors.com.au

Asian Battery Metals PLC managing director Gan-Ochir Zunduisuren talked with Proactive about the company’s recent advancements at the Oval discovery within the broader Yambat Project in western Mongolia.
Zunduisuren confirmed the completion of phase three drilling, which has outlined high-conductance electromagnetic (EM) targets across the Oval and Bainsat tenements. These EM plates, derived from a Samsung M survey, are believed to correlate strongly with sulphide mineralisation, particularly copper-gold systems. He noted, “We are going to be testing these targets in the near future,” highlighting strong alignment between new EM findings and previous magnetic and IP surveys.
In addition, the company is awaiting assay results from the phase three program, expected within two weeks. Zunduisuren said the results will determine if the mineralisation aligns with historical drilling and whether high-grade zones continue. He added that one extension hole had confirmed mineralised continuity, indicating a potential source at depth.
Asian Battery Metals is also advancing technical due diligence on a nearby massive sulphide copper-gold system located eight kilometres from Oval. Drilling at this site will help validate historic data and assess 3D potential. Plans are also underway for future drill testing at MS1 and Bainsat.

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