Government of Mongolia
Highest executive body and cabinet of Mongolia
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The Government of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар, romanized: Mongol Ulsyn Zasgiin gazar) is the highest executive body and national cabinet of Mongolia.[1] It consists of the Prime Minister of Mongolia and other cabinet ministers. The prime minister is designated by the State Great Khural, the unicameral parliament of Mongolia, and the remaining members are appointed and dismissed by the prime minister upon approval of the parliament.[2][3]
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21 July 1992 (current)
| Government of Mongolia | |
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| Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар ᠮᠣᠩᠭᠣᠯ ᠤᠯᠤᠰ ᠤ᠋ᠨ ᠵᠠᠰᠠᠭ ᠤ᠋ᠨ ᠭᠠᠵᠠᠷ | |
Logo of the Government of Mongolia | |
| Role | Executive power |
| Established | 29 December 1911 (first)[a] 21 July 1992 (current) |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Appointed by | Prime Minister |
| Responsible to | State Great Khural |
| Constitution instrument | 1992 Constitution |
| Cabinet | |
| Members | Uchral Cabinet |
| Prime Minister | Nyam-Osoryn Uchral |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Jadambyn Enkhbayar Togmidyn Dorjkhand Nyamtaishiryn Nomtoibayar |
| Number of members | 19[b] |
| Administration | |
| Working language | Mongolian |
| Ministries | 16 |
| Location | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Seat | Government Palace (since 1951) |
| Website | Official website |
The fundamentals of the government's organisation, as well as the method of its election and appointment, along with the procedure for its dismissal, are set down in the third chapter (articles 38 to 46) of the Constitution of Mongolia[2] and Law of Mongolia on the Government of Mongolia.[4]
The government is collectively responsible to the State Great Khural and must resign if a motion of no confidence is adopted by the State Great Khural. The State Great Khural determines the structure and composition of the government by submission of the prime minister. The government is one of the three subjects in Mongolia that have the right to initiate laws.[2]
Powers
As defined in Article 38 of the 1992 Constitution, government shall enforce the laws of the State, in accordance with the common functions to manage the economic, social and cultural structure shall exercise the following main/full powers:[2]
- Organize and ensure nation-wide enforcement of Constitution and other laws;
- Develop a comprehensive policy on science and technology, guidelines for economic and social development, and state budget, credit and fiscal plans, and submit them to the State Great Khural;
- Elaborate and implement measures on sectoral, inter-sectoral, as well as regional development matters;
- Implement measures on environmental protection, and on proper use of natural resources and ecological restoration;
- Controls and manages central organs of state administration (ministries) and directs local administrative organs;
- Ensure national security and strengthen the defense capabilities;
- Take measures for the protection of human rights and freedoms, strengthening of public order, and prevention of crime;
- Implement foreign policy;
- Conclude and implement international treaties to which Mongolia is a party in consultation with and subsequent ratification by the State Great Khural, as well as to conclude and abrogate inter-governmental treaties.[2]
Ministries
Since July 2024, there are currently sixteen ministries that make up the Mongolian cabinet.[5]
- Ministry of Economy and Development
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
- Ministry of Defense
- Minister of Education
- Ministry of Construction, Urban Development, and Housing
- Ministry of Road and Transport Development
- Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection
- Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry
- Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry
- Ministry of Energy
- Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth
- Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications
- Ministry of Health
Current cabinet
The current cabinet, headed by Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, was formed on 4 April 2026,[6] succeeding the previous cabinet of Gombojavyn Zandanshatar. The government currently has 19 ministers, retaining the previous government's structure.[7][8]
| Party | Ministers | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongolian People's Party | 16 | 84% | |
| HUN Party | 2 | 11% | |
| National Coalition | 1 | 5% | |
| Total | 19 | 100% | |
| № | Office(s) | Portrait | Minister | Party | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Minister |
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Nyam-Osoryn Uchral MP for 10th Chingeltei, Sükhbaatar |
MPP | 30 March 2026 | Incumbent | |
| 2 | First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia and Minister of Economy and Development |
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Jadambyn Enkhbayar MP for 5th Darkhan-Uul, Selenge, Töv Province |
MPP | 25 November 2025 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 3 | Deputy Prime Minister |
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Togmidyn Dorjkhand Party list |
HUN | 10 July 2024 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 4 | Deputy Prime Minister |
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Nyamtaishiryn Nomtoibayar Party list |
National Coalition | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | |
| 5 |  Chief Cabinet Secretary |
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Battömöriin Enkhbayar MP for 8th Bayanzürkh District |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | |
| 6 |  Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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Batmönkhiin Battsetseg MP for 1st Arkhangai, Bayankhongor, Övörkhangai Province |
MPP | 29 January 2021 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 7 |  Minister of Finance |
Zagdjavyn Mendsaikhan MP for 2nd Govi-Altai, Khovd, Uvs, Zavkhan Province |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | ||
| 8 |  Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs |
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Sainbuyangiin Amarsaikhan MP for 13th Bagakhangai, Baganuur, Nalaikh District |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | |
| 9 | Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry |  |
Gongoryn Damdinnyam MP for 5th Darkhan-Uul, Selenge, Töv Province |
MPP | 18 June 2025 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 10 |  Ministry of Defense |
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Dambyn Batlut MP for 4th Bulgan, Khövsgöl, Orkhon Province |
MPP | 18 June 2025 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 11 |  Minister of Environment and Climate Change |
Tsendiin Sandag-Ochir MP for 13th Bagakhangai, Baganuur, Nalaikh District |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | ||
| 12 |  Minister of Education |
Luvsantserengiin Enkh-Amgalan MP for 4th Bulgan, Khövsgöl, Orkhon Province |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | ||
| 13 | Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection |  |
Telukhany Aubakir MP for 3rd Bayan-Ölgii Province |
MPP | 18 June 2025 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 14 | Minister of Road and Transport Development |  |
Borkhüügiin Delgersaikhan MP for 7th Govisümber, Dornogovi, Dundgovi, Ömnögovi Province |
MPP | 10 July 2024 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 15 | Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth | Jukovyn Aldarjavkhlan MP for 12th Khan-Uul District |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | ||
| 16 | Minister of Construction, Urban Development, and Housing |  |
Enkhtaivany Bat-Amgalan MP for 8th Bayanzürkh District |
MPP | 18 June 2025 (renewed on 4 April 2026) |
Incumbent | |
| 17 | Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry | Tsagaankhüügiin Iderbat MP for 6th Dornod, Khentii, Sükhbaatar Province |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | ||
| 18 | Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications | .jpg) |
Chinbatyn Nomin MP for 11th Songinokhairkhan District |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | |
| 19 | Minister of Energy | Badrakhyn Naidalaa Party list |
HUN | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | ||
| 20 | Minister of Health |  |
Enkhbayaryn Batshugar MP for 11th Songinokhairkhan District |
MPP | 4 April 2026 | Incumbent | |
See also
Notes
- As the Government of the Bogd Khanate of Mongolia
- Not including the Prime Minister
