Ulaanbaatar
National Satellite Project to Be Submitted to the Parliament
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, October 3, 2024 /MONTSAME/. At the regular session of the Cabinet of Mongolia on October 2, 2024, Minister of Mongolia and Head of the Cabinet Secretariat Uchral Nyam-Osor announced that the National Communications Satellite Project is set to be presented to the National Security Council and submitted to the Parliament as the first of 14 mega projects reflected in the 2024-2028 Action Program of the Government of Mongolia.
Head of the Cabinet Secretariat Uchral Nyam-Osor underscored, “During the Cabinet meetings, 14 mega projects outlined in the Government’s Action Program are sequentially presented. Today’s meeting marks the launch of the National Satellite Project. Negotiations between the Governments of Mongolia and France have been ongoing for a certain period. In compliance with the agreements reached, the Government of Mongolia has allocated 15 percent of the project’s funding in the amendments to the law on State Budget as part of its commitments.”
With the launch of the national satellite, Mongolia will acquire an independent communication system, allowing for internet access from any location within the country and direct access to information technology services. Individuals, especially herders, will have the opportunity to utilize services such as E-Mongolia, E-School, and E-Hospital. Enterprises will be enabled to implement services tailored to their needs, thereby supporting their operations. Moreover, the Satellite will offer numerous benefits across various sectors, such as enhancing the capacity to prevent and respond to potential disasters.
