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2025-12-12 15:00:17
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource
Mongolia’s water resources have decreased by around 7 percent over the long term, while glacier mass loss has reached nearly 70 percent over the past 80 years, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat stated during the “Wastewater as a Solution” discussion held as part of the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
5 hours
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display
Ochre rock paintings, created approximately 3,000 years ago, are on display at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. A special exhibition titled “Heritage and Cradle – 3000” showcases ancient paintings on slab grave rocks from cultural sites in Gachuurt Valley and Ikh Tenger Valley, revealed through advanced technology.
23 hours
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports
During its regular session on December 10, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia approved measures to enhance transportation at the Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint to increase coal exports.
1 day
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive
A working group tasked with accelerating the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Program of Mongolia convened on December 9, 2025, at the State Palace.
1 day
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process
A handover ceremony for the return to Mongolia of dinosaur fossils confiscated by law enforcement authorities of the French Republic in 2013 and 2015 was held in Paris on December 8, 2025. The fossils include scientifically significant and highly valuable specimens such as a Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton, theropod and oviraptorosaur remains, teeth, ribs, jaws, vertebrae, claws, femur and ankle bones, as well as theropod and oviraptorosaur eggs.
2 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17
A high-level meeting on the sustainable management of the world’s rangelands, which cover half of the Earth’s land area, was held on December 9, 2025, during the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).
2 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 60 million loan to support the Government of Mongolia in improving public transport services in Ulaanbaatar through the development of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Under the project, an additional USD 500,000 in grant funding will be provided through the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP).
2 days
Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold
The Mongolian national judo team concludes the 2025 season, including the World Championships, Asian Championships, Grand Slams, and Grand Prix events, with a total of 39 medals: 10 gold, 7 silver, and 22 bronze. The final event of the 2025 IJF World Judo Tour Grand Slam series was held in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where Mongolia secured one bronze medal.
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Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance
The technical and economic feasibility studies, investment schemes, and implementation business models for the “Ulaanbaatar Metro,” “Ulaanbaatar Tram,” and “Sludge Incineration Plant” projects were presented to businesses, investors, and other stakeholders on December 8, 2025.
4 days
PCA to Cooperate on Training of Mongolian Lawyers in Specialized Legal Fields
A delegation of the Government of Mongolia, led by Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Enkhbayar Battumur visited the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), headquartered in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands, on December 5, 2025, and met with Marcin Czepelak, Secretary-General of the PCA.
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Ulaanbaatar City Council Approves 2026 Budget
The Citizens Representative Khural of the Capital City (Ulaanbaatar City Council) continued its irregular 8th session on December 5, 2025, adopting the city’s 2026 budget. According to the Governor’s Office of Ulaanbaatar, the 2026 city budget anticipates total revenues of MNT 4,625.8 billion, with base revenues projected at MNT 3,495.9 billion and base expenditures at MNT 2,616.8 billion. The city will contribute MNT 263.7 billion to the state budget. Operating expenses are planned at MNT 1,517.3 billion, while MNT 2,007.4 billion is earmarked for capital investment projects and activities, and MNT 13.8 billion is planned as financial support for districts.
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Two Mongolian Localities Join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
The Bayangol district of Ulaanbaatar city and Bayan-Undur soum of Orkhon aimag have been officially admitted to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. This marks Mongolia’s first inclusion in the network, which now brings together 498 cities worldwide that demonstrate global leadership in promoting lifelong learning and ensuring equitable, accessible learning opportunities for all citizens.
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Portable Ultrasound and Fetal Heart Monitors Delivered to Remote Health Centers
As part of the project Accelerating the Progress Towards the Elimination of Preventable Maternal and Perinatal Mortality, jointly funded by the Ministry of Health of Mongolia, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Government of Luxembourg, portable ultrasound machines and fetal heart monitors have been delivered to soum-level hospitals.
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Ulaanbaatar Removes Fences and Structures to Expand Green Spaces
Fences, garages, and kiosks occupying public land in the capital are being removed to expand green spaces and improve public areas. According to the Capital City Governor’s Office, a total of 3,933 land plots have been cleared to date. 
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National Protected Area Consultation Targets Stronger Ranger System
A three-day consultative meeting of special protected area administrations is taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel from 3–5 December 2025. Over 200 representatives from the ministry’s affiliated agencies, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, the General Authority for Land Administration, Surveying and Cartography, special protected area administrations, projects, programs, international organizations, NGOs, and local communities are participating.
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President Khurelsukh Presents State Decorations to Mongolian and Italian Citizens
The State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Italian Republic is ongoing. During the visit, Mongolian and Italian nationals who have made significant contributions to advancing Mongolia–Italy relations and cooperation were awarded with state orders and medals.
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Netflix’s Reality Show Physical: Asia Brings Global Spotlight to Mongolia
Netflix’s reality competition Physical: 100 returned this year with an international twist. The Korean series aired its spin-off, Physical: Asia, from October to November, attracting global audiences, including in Mongolia.  Plans are underway for MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun and CrossFit athlete Amotti (real name Kim Jae-hong) from the Korean team to visit Mongolia alongside a 14-member Netflix production team.
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New Museum Aims to Become Global Center for Buryat Cultural Heritage
The Buryat Cultural Heritage Museum, an institution dedicated specifically to the study and preservation of Buryat ethnic heritage, is now operating in Dashbalbar soum of Dornod aimag. The museum was inaugurated in the summer of 2024 ahead of the soum’s centennial anniversary and aspires to become a global center for the cultural legacy of Buryat communities across different countries.
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Mongolia Signals Readiness to Contribute to Global Fight Against Desertification
At a press briefing held during the 23rd session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Chief of the Secretariat of the Mongolian National Committee for Organizing COP17 Batmunkh Dondovdorj provided updates.
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Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership
At the invitation of President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the Republic of Italy. During the visit, the two countries elevated their traditionally friendly relations to a Strategic Partnership, making Italy the second European Union member, after Germany, with which Mongolia has established such a partnership.
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Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 2 hours
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 2 hours
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 2 hours
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 2 hours
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 5 hours
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 5 hours
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 23 hours
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 23 hours
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 23 hours
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 1 day
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 1 day
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 1 day
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 1 day
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 1 day
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 1 day
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 1 day
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 1 day
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 1 day
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 1 day
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 2 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 2 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 2 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 2 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 2 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 2 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 2 days
Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection 2 days
Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced 3 days
MONTSAME News Agency Begins Distributing News in Korean 3 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Metro’ Construction to Begin in June 2026 3 days
Mongolia, IAEA Strengthen Cooperation on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy 3 days
Mongolia, Slovenia Affirm Commitment to Advance Joint Initiatives 3 days
Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold 3 days
'Moon Dance' Wins Bronze at World Championship Formation Standard 2025 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance 4 days
Mongolia, UNIDO Establish Country Programme Document 4 days
Mongolia Expresses Committed Support for OSCE Values, Principles 4 days
OSCE Welcomes Mongolia’s Progress on Press Freedom 4 days
PM Reviews Preparations for UNCCD COP17 4 days
'Khuree Tsam-108' Exhibition Opened in Mexico 4 days
Ambassador Choi Jin Won: 'We Will Support the Korean-Language Editorial Desk' 4 days
PCA to Cooperate on Training of Mongolian Lawyers in Specialized Legal Fields 4 days
Mongolia, Austria Pledge to Deepen Cooperation 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Ulaanbaatar to Clear Around 600 Land Plots in Dambadarjaa in 2026 4 days
Mongolia, OSCE to Expand Cooperation on Inclusion of National Minorities 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City Council Approves 2026 Budget 4 days
President Khurelsukh Congratulates MMA Fighter Enkh-Orgil on His Win 5 days
Enkh-Orgil Becomes ONE Championship World Champion 5 days
Two Mongolian Localities Join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities 7 days
Disinfection Begins at 182 Schools in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Cultural and Diplomatic Events Highlight 50 Years of Mongolia–Mexico Relations 7 days
Portable Ultrasound and Fetal Heart Monitors Delivered to Remote Health Centers 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Removes Fences and Structures to Expand Green Spaces 7 days
Morin Khuur Orchestra Performs in Rome 7 days
Three Mongolian National Team Cyclists to Compete for Thai Professional Club 7 days
Chinggis Khaan Museum, Vatican Apostolic Library Sign MoU 7 days
Mongolia, India to Advance Strategic Partnership in Digital Development and Innovation 7 days
State Secretary Pietro Parolin Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 7 days
President Khurelsukh Meets Pope Leo XIV 7 days
Mongolia Receives Over 810,000 Tourists 7 days
Caravan of 120 Camels to Travel from Mankhan to Biysk, Russia 7 days
Gobi Desert Strictly Protected Area Administration Awarded Altan Gadas Medal 8 days
National Protected Area Consultation Targets Stronger Ranger System 8 days
Task Force Formed to Prevent Artificial Price Rise 8 days
Cabinet Endorses Mongolia’s Accession to Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 8 days
President of Chamber of Deputies of Italy Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian President 8 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach USD 6 Billion 8 days
Fuel Supply Strengthened as December Purchase Orders Confirmed 8 days
Foreign Minister Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 8 days
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