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2024-04-26 00:15:30
Minister N.Nomtoibayar heading National Council of Health Insurance
The Parliament adopted a parliamentary resolution on Establishing National council of health insurance, during today’s plenary meeting. Minister of Labor and Social Protection N.Nomtoibayar was appointed as head of the council, D.Demberel as deputy head and appointed members include B.Choijilsuren, A.Tsogtsetseg, Ch.Tsolmongerel, D.Chimeddamba, Kh.Myagmar, Kh.Ganbaatar and Ts.Gankhuu.
2519 days
Cooperation documents signed between Mongolia and Russia
On 1 June, several documents on bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and the Russian Federation were signed within the framework of the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum, in which Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat is participating.
2519 days
Cross-border cooperation to be further developed with Buryatia
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat, who is attending the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, received acting Head and Chairman of Government of Republic of Buryatia of Russia A.S.Tsydenov on June 1. During the meeting, the parties talked about development of cross-border cooperation, trade and investment relations of the two countries and influencing factors to them. 
2519 days
PM J.Erdenebat taking part in St.Petersburg International Economic Forum
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is taking part in the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum on 1-3 June in Sankt-Peterburg, Russia. At the opening meeting of the forum, UN General Secretary and Prime Ministers of Mongolia, Gabon and Serbia made speeches. 
2520 days
World-renowned Mongolian Brand – Erdenet Carpet
Nowadays, when people are becoming more eager to use organic products, Mongolia has started to supply unique carpets made of 100 percent wool from grazing sheep and with designs keeping up with modern fashion.
2520 days
ADB begins new Mongolia partnership with USD 250 million to avert crisis in social services and banking sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors has endorsed a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Mongolia, which envisages total assistance of USD1.2 billion over the 2017-2020 period, and also approved two policy-based loans (PBLs) totaling USD250 million to start implementation of the new CPS. The loans will help maintain funding for social welfare programs for the poor and vulnerable people and stabilize and restructure the banking industry during the implementation of an extended fund facility of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on 24 May.
2521 days
Construction of Mongolia's largest flyover starts in Ulaanbaatar
The construction of the largest flyover in Ulaanbaatar city launched today May 31, where a foundation stone laying ceremony of the construction was held. The project has 6 component parts. The main flyover between the Olympics Street and Ikh Mongol Uls Street, passing over Narnii zam (Sun road) and 406th railway crossing will be 470-meter long and 16.5-meter wide, with 4 lanes. Three sub-bridges will be constructed connecting the main flyover with Narnii Zam. The biggest sub-bridge and auto road to the south will be 637-meter long 7.5-meter wide with 2 lanes, while the other two will have a length of 170-meter and 270-meter and width of 7.5-meter and 8.5-meter with one lane each.  
2521 days
Cooperation agreement with Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs renewed after 16 years
Today, May 31, a revised agreement for cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs of Mongolia and Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia was signed by the Ministers, revising the agreement after 16 years.
2521 days
Mongolia Report on rights of the child discussed at UN Committee session
 The 5th Report of Mongolia on the implementation of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was discussed at the 75th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on May 26 in Geneva, Switzerland.
2522 days
Cyclists to compete for 24 hours to pass 240 km race
2522 days
Off-road racing to run for Gobi Bear conservation
‘Mazaalai trophy 2017’ off-road racing, aimed to attract public attention to conservation of Mazaalai or Gobi Bear, will be held for the second time on 3-4 June at the Moringiin Davaa, suburb of Ulaanbaatar city.
2522 days
Cashmere price falls
Cashmere price has dropped compared to the beginning of this month at the Agricultural Commodities' Exchange. Today, unprocessed white cashmere of 27500 kg and dark/brown cashmere of 19160 kg were sold at the exchange for MNT70888-72411. Cashmere price was MNT84000 at the beginning of the month. Sheep wool price was MNT1220-1300.
2522 days
Preparation works to start some major projects completed
Within the implementation of the Government action plan in 2016-2020, preparation works for starting projects of Tavantolgoi, Gatsuurt and Bagakhangai power plant have completed, said Finance Minister B.Choijilsuren. Today, Budgetary standing committee of Parliament held the first hearing of Parliamentary resolution draft on adaptation of Basic guidelines of social and economic development of Mongolia in 2018. The Finance Minister and other officials answered questions of parliament members during the discussion. 
2522 days
Over 14000 citizens allocated land ownership in Arkhangai
Law on allocation of land to Mongolian citizens for ownership has been realized since 2003 and a total of 14814 citizens of Arkhangai have been granted with land ownership for 1262.49 ha of land in total until now. Among them, 14774 citizens have owned 1244.53 ha of land free of charge for family need, 40 citizens have bought 17.57 ha of land for business use and around 0.11 ha of land, which exceeds land size limit to be owned free of charge, was allocated to the users for ownership at a fixed price.
2522 days
Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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Marmot statue made of hunting traps erected against poaching
A statue of marmots, made of hunting traps was erected in Bayan-Uul soum of Dornod aimag. Mongolia’s Network of Managed Resource Protected Areas with MON/13/303 project is being implemented by the UN Development Program and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The project implementors jointly with the Department of Specially Protected Areas Administration initiated and financed to construct the monument with an aim to inspire people to conserve marmots and their habitat to raise the population and stop illegal hunting. 
2523 days
National currency rate strengthened amid foreign exchange reserves increase
Mongolian national currency rate against US dollar has been tightened in the last several days. According to the Bank of Mongolia, today, May 29, buy rate of one USD equals to MNT2395, and sell rate equals to MNT2406.50 on the interbank foreign exchange platform.  A few days ago, for example on May 25, buy rate was MNT2405 and sell rate was MNT2411.
2523 days
First ever project to target financial consumer protection underway
The Asian Development Bank established a memorandum of understanding with Bank of Mongolia on realizing financial consumer protection sub-component of Supporting Financial sector development and stability of Mongolia project. Within the project, a study on financial consumer protection was carried-out and a recommendation was released. 
2523 days
Uvurkhangai aimag to establish meat factory jointly with Chinese and US companies
Uvurkhangai aimag is going to establish a meat processing factory jointly with Hai Chuan Group of Guizhou province, China and Jarves Mongolia Company of USA. During Prime Minister J.Erdnebat's visit to China, Governor of Uvurkhangai aimag G.Ganbold signed a memorandum with the parties on establishing the factory and supplying its product to international markets. Governor G.Ganbold was interviewed on the matter.
2524 days
Hero of Labor L.Chinbat elected head of Mongolian National Wrestling Union
General Director of Gatsuurt Company, Hero of Labor L.Chinbat was elected as a head of Mongolian National Wrestling Union with 100 per cent support, during the union’s irregular congress on May 28.
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Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 6 hours
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 10 hours
UK Foreign Secretary to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 11 hours
Mongolian Ice Hockey Team Wins IIHF World Championship Division IV 11 hours
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Legal Basis for Mongolians’ Ownership of Natural Resources is Established 12 hours
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Meets Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan 13 hours
Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Commences in Ulaanbaatar 13 hours
Mongolian Scientists Publish over 8,000 Papers in International Journals 13 hours
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP 1 day
Tsolmon Dambiibaljir Qualifies for the Asian Bronze Medal in Para Fencing 1 day
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Minister of Commerce of Thailand 1 day
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Thailand Hold Official Talks 1 day
Rules of Commission on Cooperation between State Great Khural and Jogorku Kenesh Signed 1 day
Speakers of Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan Hold Official Talks 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Delivers Speech at the 80th ESCAP Session 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 2 days
Mongolia and META to Cooperate on Child Online Protection 2 days
Mongolian-Russian Business Ties Reviving 2 days
Meeting Corner Featuring Nomadic Culture Opens at UN Conference Centre in Bangkok 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Elected as Chair of the 80th ESCAP Session 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets UN Under Secretary-General Rabab Fatima 3 days
Mongolian Fan Cycles 6,900 km to See Manchester United 3 days
APU Company's Centennial: "Always Forward Together” Experience Show 3 days
Mongolia Wins Three Gold Medals at Asian Judo Championships 3 days
Mongolian Athlete Orkhon Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics 3 days
NUM & MUST Students Tour Badrakh Energy's Zuuvch-Ovoo Pilot Site 3 days
Amgalan Thermal Power Plant Capacity Increased by 116 MW 3 days
Mongolian Culture Center Established in Italy 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Pay Official Visit to Thailand 4 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to Pay Official Visit to Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Generates USD 1.3 Billion from Tourism Industry in 2023 6 days
Mongolia and South Korea to Implement "Silk Road" Traditional Medicine Project 6 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Chair 80th Session of ESCAP 6 days
Mongolia Submits Request to Host International Wrestling Competitions 6 days
Mongolian Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 6 days
SKYTRAX Awards 4 Stars to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 6 days
Consul Battsetseg Meets Governor of Minnesota 7 days
UNGA Holds the "Sustainability Week" in New York 7 days
Mongolian 3x3 Basketball Teams Honored as "Go Mongolia" Ambassadors 7 days
“Craftsmanship, Worship, Enlightenment” Thangka Art Exhibition 7 days
Partnering with the Asian Development Bank on Public Transport 7 days
Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session 7 days
Mongolia has hosted 115,828 foreign tourists this year 8 days
President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 8 days
President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 8 days
Discussing Ideas on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education 8 days
ASEAN Regional Forum Training Begins in Mongolia 8 days
Producer Bayartsetseg Appointed as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia 9 days
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Training Programs 9 days
The Film "If Only I Could Hibernate" to Be Released in British Cinemas 9 days
Mongolian Educators Head to South Korea for Cultural and Educational Exchange 9 days
“Craftsmanship, Worship, Enlightenment” Thangka Art Exhibition Opens 9 days
Foreign Tourists Describe Mongolia as Modern, Safe, and Hospitable 10 days
Ulaanbaatar’s Potential: Recycling 44,420 Tons of Plastic Annually 10 days
"Tourism Week 2024" Begins Today with Mongolian Tourism Forum 10 days
Mongolia Receives Ten Medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship 11 days
Jet Sharing Mongolia Introduces 6,000 Electric Scooters with Shock Absorbers 11 days
Mongolian Women Motorcyclists to Ride the Great Silk Road 11 days
Over Ten Thousand Mongolians Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage 11 days
“Khot Mandal – Secret Tantra Temple” Photo Exhibition Opens in Slovenia 11 days
Indian Ambassador to Mongolia Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Over 1200 Teachers Participate in the 8th Congress of Mongolian Teachers 13 days
Policy to Encourage Companies to be Public Promoted 13 days
"Go Mongolia" Event to Be Organized in Tokyo This May 13 days
Overseas Training – a Policy to Strengthen Human Resource 13 days
Mongolia Targets 4-5 Medals at Paris 2024 Olympic Games 14 days
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