On May 16, 2026, Prime Minister N.Uchral visited the “Khuchit Shonkhor” meat market, in connection with rising meat prices. Following the visit, he announced that Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar had been dismissed from his post effective immediately.

Prime Minister N.Uchral said, “Theft and corruption have gone too far. Projects and tenders have been stolen. Now it has even affected people’s livelihoods and food. Today, I went to the meat market, and beef is selling for MNT 40,000. Meat prices are being controlled in the countryside, but not in the capital.

Last year, around 8,000 tons of meat were reserved. This year, about 5,000 tons were reserved. Contracts were signed with nine supplier companies and commercial banks. We agreed to sell beef at MNT 15,000 and not increase the price beyond that level, with sales organized at 386 locations.

However, not a single reserve meat supply has arrived at these locations, and I inspected the situation myself today. Where has this meat gone? For example, one citizen purchased 15 tons of meat for MNT 211 million and reserved it. Now even the citizens’ reserve meat is being stolen. What happened to the Tuul Highway project? Finish it. What interests are behind it?

This has caused price increases, and the grounds are clear. Therefore, I am dismissing Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar from his post. I will also establish a special working group together with intelligence and police organizations to investigate all projects, tenders, and activities related to the capital city,” he said.

Published Date:2026-05-18