ULAN BATOR, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene has confirmed the appointment of Khishgee Nyambaatar as the new mayor of Ulan Bator, the country's capital, said the government's press office on Friday.
Prior to his appointment, Nyambaatar served as minister of justice and internal affairs of Mongolia.
Nyambaatar replaced Dolgorsuren Sumiyabazar who has recently presented his resignation due to a scandal involving the reform of the public transport fleet in Ulan Bator that has embezzled public funds. ■
