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Ambassador to Macedonia presents credentials
Non-resident ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Macedonia, Mr D.Batsaikhan presented the letter of credence to the President of Macedonia, Mr Gjorge Ivanov on May 30. Afterwards, during the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings of Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj to Mr Ivanov.
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Weather forecast until June 12
Rain is expected in western aimags on June 8, in western aimags and in some parts of central aimags on June 9, eastern part of western region and in most parts of central aimags on June 10, and in southeastern region on June 11. Winds will get stronger before raining.
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Deputy FM B.Battsetseg works in France
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg paid a working visit to France. On the sidelines, she attended the Women and Green Growth international business forum and the Women of the Year award ceremony on May 27. The business forum was organized for the sixth time, with a main objective to increase contribution of women to economic growth and social development of Mongolia and establishing businesswomen’s network all around Europe. The above events attracted more than 200 delegates coming from Mongolia, France, UK, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg, USA, Austria, Netherlands, Denmark and New Zealand.
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Parties launch election campaigns
The presidential election campaigns officially opened this morning. The election is to take place on June 26. Three presidential candidates are Chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) M.Enkhbold, former MP Kh.Battulga from the Democratic Party and former MP S.Ganbaatar from the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party.
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Tour professionals call for equality in services for both national and int'l travelers
“Ulaanbaatar 2017” national tourism exhibition was held on June 3 and 4 at Sukhbaatar Square. It was organized in an effort to boost domestic tourism. Although officials say it is impossible to count the number of domestic tourists, an unofficial source told us that over 200 thousand Mongolians entered the specially protected areas last year.
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B.Altangerel brings Mongolia’s first gold medal from World Powerlifting Championships
Mongolian powerlifter B.Altangerel (120- kg) won a gold medal in the World Championships of Powerlifting by bench-pressing 352.5 kilograms. The championships took place in Lithuania between May 22 and 27, challenging participants in teenage, junior, senior and master’s categories.
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Indian USD 1 billion loan may be spent on infrastructure development of Mongolia
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat met with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during his attendance in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2017 on June 2. The Mongolian PM informed that the Mongolian side is interested in dedicating the USD 1.0 billion soft loan from India to promoting infrastructure development, instead of financing railway projects as agreed previously.
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Weather forecast until June 8
Rain is expected in some parts of western aimags, northern part of central region and in western part of the Gobi on June 4, in some regions on June 5 and in eastern region on June 6. Winds will get stronger in most regions on June 5, reaching 16-18 m/sec, in Altai Mountains on June 7, reaching 12-14 m/sec.
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Parliament ratifies IDA financing program of USD 79 million
On June 2, the State Great Khural (parliament) adopted the bill on ratification of the General Program of Financing, signed by the Government of Mongolia, the World Bank and International Development Association (IDA).
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Goal set to maintain government debt within 60 percent of GDP
Report on the current state and perspective of the country’s economy, government budget and financial situation was uncovered during today’s parliament session. The information was presented by the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt.
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MONTSAME’s director attends information discussion at SPIEF 2017
The Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2017 commenced on Thursday. Director of MONTSAME Agency B.Ganchimeg took part in the discussion dubbed “False and True Information: Pressing issues of contemporary information world”, organized by TASS Agency of Russia.
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108 moms awarded with "Glorious Mother” order
The First and Second “Glory of Mother” Orders were bestowed upon 108 mothers today, June 1, the International Day for Protection of Children’s Right. The Orders were handed by the President of Mongolia, Mr Ts.Elbegdorj. According to the law, the mothers, who gave birth to and raised four or more children are awarded the order.   
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Mongolia's population is getting younger each year
The initiative to observe the first day of June as an International Day of protecting children's rights first came up as one of the results of the 1925 Assembly of the League of Nations, held in Geneva. Mongolia joined the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990 as its fifth member. The International Children's Day is observed every year since June 1 of 1952 in Mongolia. Children under age of 18 constituted 34.6 percent (one million 79 thousand 730 children) of the total population of Mongolia by the end of 2016, making it a very "young" nation. A total of 79,382 babies were born last year, according to the National Statistics Office.
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International Children's Day events
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The International Children's Day is being observed today nationwide as a public holiday. Following events are expected on the occassion:
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Minister for Education J.Batsuuri dismissed
During the plenary meeting of Parliament, convened today, May 31, Member of Parliament Yo.Baatarbileg presented the affiliated Standing committee’s conclusion on the issue of dismissing Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri. The latter is being condemned for unsatisfactory observance of responsibilities of administering the educational sector, and policy-making and law implementing duties.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
Cabinet of ministers convened for regular meeting on Tuesday, May 30. Ministers P.Gankhuu and Ts.Dashdorj, and Executive Director of Erdenes Mongol Ts.Tumentsogt were tasked to build sufficient reserve of diesel fuel and petrol to ensure preparedness for the wintering at Baganuur and Shivee Ovoo mines, to organize the stripping and overhaul maintenance works in a timely manner and focus on maintaining proper amount of coal reserve of the country.
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Project to Climate Proof Forest Resources kicks off with workshop
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today kicked off a USD 500,000 capacity development technical assistance project to increase the resilience of Mongolian forest ecosystems to climate change with an inception workshop. In attendance were M. Tungalag, Director for Department of Forest Policy and Coordination, MET, and Satomi Yoshini of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
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Weather forecast until June 5
Rain is expected in some parts of central aimags on June 1, southern parts of western aimags and some parts of central and eastern aimags on June 2, and in some parts of western and central aimags on June 3 and 4.  Winds will get stronger in some regions on June 1, reaching 16-18 m/sec, and in the Gobi, reaching 12-14 m/sec and forming dust storms.
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Speaker M.Enkhbold congratulates Hakuho for 38th win
Speaker of Mongolian Parliament M.Enkhbold received today, May 30, the 69th Yokozuna (Grand Champion) of Japanese professional sumo M.Davaajargal and congratulated him on the 38th win in a bimonthly competition of the highest division of sumo. Mr Enkhbold then wished him many more years of success on the round ring of professional sumo.
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Final stage of project on mother and child’s health launched
"Innovation in maternal and newborn health services, Mongolia: from pilot to Institutionalization”, the exit phase of the Telemedicine project was launched today, May 29. The project has been under realization since 2007 with support of UN Population Fund and the Government of Luxembourg.
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Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 1 day
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 2 days
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 2 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 3 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 3 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 3 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 3 days
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 3 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 3 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 3 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 3 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 4 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 4 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 4 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 4 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 4 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 4 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 5 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 5 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 5 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 5 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 5 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 5 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 5 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 5 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 5 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 5 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 5 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 5 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 5 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 5 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 6 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 6 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 6 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 6 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 6 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 6 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 7 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 7 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 7 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 7 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 9 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 9 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 9 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 9 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 9 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 9 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 9 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 10 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 10 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 10 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 10 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 10 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 10 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 10 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 10 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 10 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 10 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 11 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 11 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 11 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 11 days
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