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2025-12-17 19:00:07
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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'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 2 hours
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 4 hours
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 4 hours
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 6 hours
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 7 hours
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 7 hours
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 7 hours
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 8 hours
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 8 hours
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 8 hours
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 9 hours
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 9 hours
Exploring the 'Zuuvch-Ovoo' Uranium Project and Its Future Outlook 1 day
Boy Playfully Herds Yak Calf with His Own Programmed Drone 1 day
Over 200,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Be Imported This Month 1 day
Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets 1 day
Rare Metals Research Center Opened in Mongolia 1 day
Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion 1 day
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 1 day
Over 8,000 Livestock Relocated from Ulaanbaatar’s Restricted Zone 1 day
Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing 1 day
‘Food Revolution’ Boosts Production, Jobs, and Exports 1 day
Three Schools and Five Kindergartens to Be Built in Selbe 20-Minute City 2 days
Moon Dance Team Wins Another Bronze Medal at World Championships 2 days
Greater Tumen Initiative Tourism Board Meeting Held in Mongolia 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Government Task Force to Enter Talks with ‘Entrée Resources’ 2 days
New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent 2 days
First Residents Move into New Homes Following Redevelopment of the 100 Ail Public Housing Project 3 days
Outstanding Young Scientists and Doctors Receive Presidential Awards 3 days
Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 5 days
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 5 days
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 5 days
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 5 days
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 6 days
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 6 days
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 6 days
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 6 days
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 6 days
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 6 days
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 6 days
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 6 days
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 7 days
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 7 days
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 7 days
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 7 days
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 7 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 7 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 7 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 7 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 7 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 7 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 7 days
Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection 7 days
Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced 8 days
MONTSAME News Agency Begins Distributing News in Korean 8 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Metro’ Construction to Begin in June 2026 8 days
Mongolia, IAEA Strengthen Cooperation on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy 8 days
Mongolia, Slovenia Affirm Commitment to Advance Joint Initiatives 8 days
Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold 8 days
'Moon Dance' Wins Bronze at World Championship Formation Standard 2025 9 days
Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance 9 days
Mongolia, UNIDO Establish Country Programme Document 9 days
Mongolia Expresses Committed Support for OSCE Values, Principles 9 days
OSCE Welcomes Mongolia’s Progress on Press Freedom 9 days
PM Reviews Preparations for UNCCD COP17 9 days
'Khuree Tsam-108' Exhibition Opened in Mexico 9 days
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