Mongolia Fuel Security: Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor met PetroChina Dachin Tamsag and thanked China for August AI-92 gasoline supply, but asked for higher, stable monthly volumes of 12,000–15,000 tonnes and a price cut versus international rates. COP17 & Land Restoration: The Silk Road Caravan reached Mongolia, traveling through key aimags to highlight rangeland ecosystem protection and pastoral livelihoods ahead of UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar. Home Energy & Air Quality: The EU-funded SOAP II project wrapped up, helping ger-area households retrofit insulation and cut fuel use, with nearly 200,000 households in Ulaanbaatar still living in ger areas. World Bank Support: World Bank Group Country Manager Victoria Delmon presented credentials to Mongolia’s foreign minister, reaffirming backing for energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and investment climate work. AI & Infrastructure in Mongolia’s Region: China’s Envision Group started operating its Envision Galaxy Campus in Ulanqab, a 2GW green AI computing hub, underscoring the wider regional push for AI data centers and power demand. Politics Watch: Mongolia’s race to succeed President Khurelsukh is already reshaping the ruling party landscape ahead of the presidential election cycle.