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2025-11-19 14:30:49
Large-scale projects to be implemented in coming years in collaboration with China
Mongolia and China established 21 cooperation agreements and memorandums during Prime Minister J.Erdenebat’s visit to the People's Republic of China. Significances of some of the documents were asked by a MONTSAME correspondent from relevant officials and business delegates.
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Mongolian pilot wins bronze medal in paragliding
Mongolian pilot Ariunbat Khadkhuu won bronze medal in an international competition of paragliding took place Malaysia. It is the first team medal of Mongolian paragliders from an international tournament. Three Mongolian pilots competed in the competition among 74 pilots from 28 countries.  
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IMF Executive Board to discuss Mongolia's request next Wednesday
The International Monetary Fund Executive Board is scheduled to discuss Mongolia's request to implement Extended Fund Facility (EFF) during its meeting on May 24. Minister of Finance B.Choijilsuren was interviewed on this matter and other issues concerning the EFF program. Has the meeting schedule of the IMF Executive Board been confirmed? Is there a guarantee that the meeting will not be delayed again? Deputy Governor of Bank of Mongolia and I attended the spring meeting of Asian Development Bank on May 08, during which we met with relevant IMF officials and confirmed the meeting schedule.
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Ts.Munkh-Orgil: Many pressing issues of bilateral ties resolved during PM's visit to China
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil gave an interview to the media about Prime Minister J.Erdenebat’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. The Minister said “- The two countries agreed that the countries have full potential to develop bilateral relations as we have no political argument and no conflict on border issues, which share borderline of 4700 km". 
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Energy sector strives to sustain its success to operate profitably
Energy sector, which had always been running on losses, has been working profitably since 2015 and strives to sustain its current success, putting a goal to be an energy exporter country.  Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman A.Tleikhan made this statement during a Consultative Meeting of Energy sector’ officials held today, May 16. In 2016, the energy sector received subsidy of MNT15 billion from the state budget, however, the sector paid MNT200 billion in tax, running operation with a pure profit of MNT11 billion.
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ChingHai’s melodies played on Morin khuur instrument
Morin Khuur Ensemble has performed the best of its works, which had been previously staged on the world famous concert halls.
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Road and transport sector to run open days
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Genetic study to be conducted on camels in Dundgobi aimag
A genetic study will be conducted on camels in the Oldokhiin tal area of Dundgobi aimag by researchers of the Institute of General and Experimental Biology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. Camels in Oldokhiin tal are said to have distinctive qualities, but no scientific research has been done to confirm the peculiarity and exclusive benefits of them. 
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Premiers J.Erdenebat and Li Keqiang hold official talks
Today, May 12, Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat and Premier of the State Council of People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang held official talks. The parties mainly exchanged views on the intensification of trade and economic cooperation, environmental protection and climate change impacts.  PM J.Erdenebat underlined that increasing exports of mining products, including iron ore and coal and agricultural and animal origin products to China is significant to economic revival of Mongolia.
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Manufacturers to be in charge of withdrawal of used packages
Over the past years, the amount of solid waste in the country has increased by 500 thousand tons a year due to population growth, urbanization and industrialization. For example, 820 thousand tons of solid waste were produced in 2009, while it tripled by 2014 reaching 2.4 million tons a year.   According to a JICA survey, one citizen of the city produces 0,535-0.900 kg waste a day. 75 per cent of total waste is collected by the capital city waste maintenance company and 15 per cent is transported by individuals and organizations with their trucks and 5-10 per cent of waste is left without being transported.
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Revised law on Offence approved
Parliament approved a revised law on Offence during yesterday’s plenary session. The revised law on Offence regulates over 220 types of offences. The law has been revised to improve the current law by re-classifying some types of offences, clarifying, adding and changing some provisions, which were missed, unclear and duplicated.
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Auto road law revised
Revised law on Auto Road was approved by Parliament yesterday, May 11. The new law indicated that quality guaranteed period for newly built road and road facilities would be three years in charge of the executed legal entity as well as technical and technology controller each.
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Criminal Code amendments approved
The parliament approved amendments to the Criminal Code with the support of 76.9 per cent during today’s plenary session, The Government submitted the bill on December 23, 2016. The new Criminal Code has reduced a number of criminal sanctions and sentencing provisions to 30, while it was over 80.
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A project to reduce green house gas emission in construction sector
Yesterday, May 10, launch and inception workshop of The Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) in the construction sector in Mongolia project was held. During the workshop, the project goals, strategy and expectations were introduced and experts discussed about development and implementation of mitigation actions and creating measuring, reporting and verification system for NAMA.
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Innovation development policy and strategy discussed
National Forum on Innovation was held on May 10 at the State House. The event is a part of  Mongolian Innovation Week-2017, which is being been organized by The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ulaanbaatar City Department of Industry and Innovation, Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology and the Mongolia University of Science and Technology on May 8 to 14.
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Mongolian citizens in Poland to be insured to get pension
Yesterday, May 10, in its regular meeting, the cabinet backed draft intergovernmental agreement of Mongolia and Republic of Poland on Social Protection and entitled Minister N.Nomtoibayar to sign the agreement, if the relevant Standing Committee of Parliament supports it.   Mongolian citizens, who reside in Poland, purchase short term social insurance that allows them to get benefits related to health and employment. However, there is no legal basis that enables Mongolians to register for pension insurance and to be repaid when they return to motherland or get a pension when they are retired.
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Justice Minister visits Inner Mongolia
Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt has paid a visit to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of People’s Republic of China. The Minister visited the Headquarter of Public Security Department in Hohhot city, its General office of Network Security, General Office of Science and Technique Information and Customs Office of Police Department of Hohhot city. 
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MCC compact under preparation for approval in 2018
A delegation from the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) visited Mongolia on May 08-09 and discussed with Mongolian relevant officials on progress in developing an MCC compact with the government of Mongolia to prepare for approval in 2018. During their visit, the U.S. delegation led by Fatema Z. Sumar, Regional Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America, met with senior Mongolian government officials – including Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Oyunkhorol, Deputy Minister of Finance Kh.Bulgantuya, and Ulaanbaatar City Mayor S. Batbold. 
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High tech pavement binder to be applied in road repair
'Smart Ulaanbaatar' sub-commission has decided to use high tech pavement binders or Nano Bitumen for repairing roads of the capital. Nano bitumen has several advantages, such as highly viscous to all kinds of materials, applicable in any weather conditions, particularly extreme conditions and easy to use.   High tech pavement binders is 50-60 per cent cheaper than traditional technology and help to take shorter time in repair works and allows traffic movement as soon as the repair is completed.
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150 thousand Government securities traded
Today, May 09, the primary market trading of Government securities was conducted and 150.000 units of securities were supplied in accordance with the amount, announced by the Finance Ministry. The Mongolian Stock Exchange received orders to buy 232.929 units from 52-week Government securities with annual interest rate of 14.670 per cent or valued at MNT20.3 billion and 175.452 units from 104-week Government securities with annual interest rate of 15.995 per cent or valued at MNT17.5 billion. 
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Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 5 hours
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 5 hours
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 5 hours
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 21 hours
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 21 hours
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 23 hours
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 23 hours
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 1 day
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 1 day
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 1 day
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 1 day
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 1 day
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 1 day
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 1 day
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 1 day
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 1 day
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 1 day
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 1 day
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 1 day
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 2 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 2 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 2 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 2 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 2 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 2 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 4 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 5 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 5 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 5 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 5 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 5 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 5 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 5 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 5 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 5 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 6 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 6 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 6 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 6 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 6 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 6 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 6 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 6 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 6 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 6 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 7 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 7 days
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 7 days
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 7 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 7 days
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 7 days
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 7 days
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 7 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 7 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 7 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 7 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 7 days
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 7 days
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 8 days
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 8 days
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 8 days
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 8 days
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 8 days
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 8 days
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 8 days
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 8 days
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 8 days
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