Energy & Winter Readiness: Mongolia has begun initial testing at a new 70 MW thermal power plant in Sukhbaatar soum, Selenge aimag, after the first boiler ignition, with commissioning targeted before the winter peak. Diplomacy & Development Finance: World Bank Group Country Manager Victoria Delmon presented credentials to Mongolia’s foreign minister, reaffirming support for sustainable development, private sector growth, and the investment climate. Parliamentary Cooperation: Mongolia’s UN Geneva ambassador met the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s secretary general, discussing cooperation on parliamentary democracy, human rights, gender equality, youth participation, and UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar. Fuel Supply Talks: Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor met PetroChina’s Mongolia unit, thanking for August AI-92 gasoline supply and pushing for higher, steadier monthly volumes plus possible price adjustments. Land Restoration Focus: The UNCCD-linked Silk Road Caravan has entered Mongolia ahead of COP17, traveling across aimags to meet herders and showcase rangeland restoration efforts. Sports (Mongolia in regional spotlight): Mongolia is drawn into Group C for the men’s 5×5 basketball at the Asian Games, and Mongolia is also listed among teams for esports events.