# Government of Mongolia

The Government of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар, Mongol Ulsyn Zasgiin gazar) is the highest executive body and national cabinet of Mongolia. It conisist Prime minister and other members. The Prime minister is designated by the State Great Khural, and the remaining members are appointed and dismissed by the Prime Minister. 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 Prime Minister. The government is one of the 3 subjects that have the right to initiate laws.

## Powers

As defined in the 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:
* 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 party in consultation with and subsequent ratification by the State Great Khural, as well as to conclude and abrogate inter-governmental treaties.

## Current Cabinet

The current cabinet, headed by Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene was formed on 29 January 2021, succeeding the Second cabinet of Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. When the cabinet was first established, it had 14 ministries, keeping the same number of ministries as the previous cabinet. In 2022, with the creation of two new ministries, Ministry of Economy and Development and Ministry of Digital Development and Communications, it currently has 16 ministries. In 2022, due to the amendment of the Constitution, members of the Parliament can serve as members of the cabinet without any limit. A cabinet reshuffle occurred, and 9 members of the State Great Khural were appointed as members of the cabinet. Currently, 16 out of 22 ministers, including the prime minister, are members of the parliament.
| Office(s) | Minister Constituency | Took office | Time in office | Party |
| Prime Minister | Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene MP for 18th Khentii Province | 27 January 2021 | 3 years, 355 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Sainbuyangiin Amarsaikhan MP for 21st Bagakhangai, Baganuur, Nalaikh district | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development | Chimediin Khürelbaatar MP for 15th Uvs Province | 5 January 2023 | 2 years, 11 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of the Mongolia and Chief Cabinet Secretary | Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan | 30 August 2022 | 2 years, 139 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of the Mongolia and Chair of National Committee for Revival of Border Ports | Buyaagiin Tulga | 7 April 2023 | 3 years, 284 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of the Mongolia and Chair of National Committee for Reducing Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar | Borkhüügiin Delgersaikhan MP for 8th Dornogovi Province | 5 October 2023 | 1 year, 103 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of the Mongolia and Chair of National Committee for Olympism, Physical Culture and Sports | Badmaanyambuugiin Bat-Erdene MP for 18th Khentii Province | 30 August 2022 | 2 years, 139 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Batmönkhiin Battsetseg | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Finance | Boldyn Javkhlan MP for 19th Darkhan-Uul Province | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs | Battömöriin Enkhbayar MP for 22nd Bayanzürkh district | 5 October 2023 | 1 year, 103 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Environment and Tourism | Bat-Ölziigiin Bat-Erdene | 18 January 2022 | 2 years, 364 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Ministry of Defense | Gürsediin Saikhanbayar | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Construction and Urban Development | Tserenpiliin Davaasüren MP for 17th Khövsgöl Province | 5 January 2023 | 2 years, 11 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Education and Science | Luvsantserengiin Enkh-Amgalan MP for 17th Khövsgöl Province | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Road and Transport Development | Sandagiin Byambatsogt MP for 16th Khovd Province | 30 August 2022 | 2 years, 139 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Culture | Chinbatyn Nomin | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry | Jambalyn Ganbaatar MP for 26th Bayangol district | 29 January 2021 | 3 years, 353 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Labor and Social Protection | Khürelbaataryn Bulgantuya MP for 23th Bayanzürkh district | 5 January 2023 | 2 years, 11 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry | Khayangaagiin Bolorchuluun MP for 7th Dornod Province | 30 August 2022 | 2 years, 139 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Digital Development and Communications | Nyam-Osoryn Uchral MP for 28th Songino Khairkhan district | 30 August 2022 | 2 years, 139 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Energy | Battogtokhyn Choijilsüren MP for 15th Uvs Province | 30 August 2022 | 2 years, 139 days | Mongolian People's Party |
| Minister of Health | Sodnomyn Chinzorig MP for 10th Övörkhangai Province | 5 January 2023 | 2 years, 11 days | Mongolian People's Party |