Five - Distribution and Migration of the Population

28. A proper system of local government and accessibility of socio-economic services to the rural population shall be viewed as the major condition for ensuring an even distribution of the population across the country.
29. Urban areas will be developed in such a way so that they are in harmony with the national cultural traditions and ensure a balanced interrelationship between the environment, population growth and social services. Priority attention will be paid to decreasing the concentration of the population in the capital and other larger cities, and developing satellite cities and regional centers.
30. The Government will regulate the issues pertaining to the size and structure of the body of foreign citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in Mongolia, to the import and the export of labor, as well as the emigration of Mongolian citizens in keeping with current needs of national security, population growth and socio-economic development, and in conformity with the principles of respect for human rights and mutual benefit.
31. Special attention shall be paid to ensure that relevant agreements and treaties provide for guaranteed social security of Mongolian citizens temporarily residing abroad, particularly with respect for and interests of children, women and the elderly.