Mongolian prime minister steps down after four months


FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav on the sidelines of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, September 4, 2025. Sputnik//Pool via Reuters

BEIJING: Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar has stepped down after losing support of the country's parliament, Chinese state media reported on Friday (Oct 17), vacating the pivotal role after taking office just four months ago.

Lawmakers on Friday voted for the dismissal of Zandanshatar, a former foreign minister and parliamentary speaker, following a meeting, according to China's official Xinhua news agency.

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