New Delhi, March 31 -- Mongolia's parliament has confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the third prime minister in a year in a bid to end a deadlock in the legislature at a time of mounting economic pressures for the landlocked, resource-dependent country.

Uchral called for political unity, saying internal disputes have compounded external challenges.

"As others unite to confront crises, we cannot afford political infighting that weakens our economy," he told lawmakers.

A total of 107 of the body's 126 lawmakers voted Monday night, with 88 supporting Uchral - or 82.2% - clearing the way for the 39-year-old leader to take office.

Uchral is a former minister of digital development and communications, where he promoted transparency reforms and d...