In Mongolia, governors of eight NEAR member governments, including Bayan-Ulgii Province, were newly elected and started their four-year terms in November as a result of local elections which took place o October 15.

NEAR Secretary General Kim Ok-chae sent the new governors congratulatory letters on November 10, explaining the roles of NEAR, and he asked for their active participation in NEAR activities.

※ Cover Image (Clockwise): governor of Bayan-Ulgii Province Bauirjan, governor of Bulgan Province Ariun-Erdene, governor of Darkhan-Uul Province Azjargal, governor of Dornogovi Province Batjargal, governor of Orkhon Province Batjargal, governor of Uvurkhangai Province Ishdorj, governor of Sukhbaatar Province Iderbat, governor of Khentii Province Iderbat