Mongolia’s president has vetoed a parliamentary decision to remove prime minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, according to the Montsame news agency.
Lawmakers voted for his dismissal, mainly due to his appointment of a minister without consulting parliament. President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa identified procedural issues in the dismissal vote, including an incorrect voting method.
This veto will be reviewed according to legal procedures. Mongolia has faced political instability, driven by public anger over corruption and economic issues.
The previous prime minister resigned amid a loss of parliament’s confidence and unrest from corruption allegations. The president recently returned from a diplomatic visit to India.
With information from Reuters