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paragraph_text: The prime minister of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын Ерөнхий Сайд, romanized: Mongol Ulsyn Yerönkhii Said) is the head of the government of Mongolia. The prime minister is appointed by the Mongolian parliament or the State Great Khural, and can be removed by the parliament with a vote of no confidence.
  
  The incumbent prime minister is Gombojavyn Zandanshatar, who succeeded Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene on 13 June 2025, following his resignation.
  
  The Prime Minister holds the authority to hire and dismiss Cabinet ministers and is responsible for appointing the governors of the 21 aimags of Mongolia, as well as the governor of the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Additionally, the Prime Minister plays a crucial role in shaping domestic policy and directing the government’s legislative agenda. The appointment of key figures in the government, such as the head of various state agencies and ministries, also falls within the Prime Minister’s scope of influence. In the case of political reforms, the Prime Minister's decisions can significantly impact governance structures at both the national and provincial levels, reflecting the centralization of executive power within Mongolia's political system. This concentration of authority can, at times, lead to calls for decentralization, as various political actors advocate for more autonomy in decision-making at the regional level.