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2025-12-18 09:52:03
Parliament overrides partial veto on 2018 budget
The Parliament discussed and voted down the President’s partial veto on the expenditure section of the 2018 State Budget on December 7.
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Traditional worshipping practices inscribed on UNESCO list
Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
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Cabinet Meeting in brief
During its regular meeting on December 6, the Cabinet discussed following issues.
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Loan agreement to be submitted to Parliament
The Cabinet resolved to submit to Parliament a Loan Agreement for ‘Development Policy Loan on Budget and Socio-Economic Reform’.
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Grass and fodder exempted from customs and value-added tax
During its meeting on December 6, the Cabinet made a decision to exempt 12 types of fodder and grass imported to Mongolia from customs and value-added tax during the time period between December 4, 2017 and June 30, 2018.
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Cabinet adds three countries to list of offshore territories
During its regular meeting on December 6, the Cabinet resolved to modify the list of countries and territories designated as offshore zone. The list now includes Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland.
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Prime Minister meets JICA Vice President
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh underlined the significance of Japanese assistance within the Extended Fund Facility program of the International Monetary Fund.
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Mongolia and Japan sign loan agreement
Mongolia will receive a soft loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to reform its budget and economy.
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Second Compact could be signed in first half of 2018
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh appreciated the successful development of the Second Compact Agreement between Government of Mongolia and the US based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
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First combined solar power and agriculture project commences
Renewable energy is one of the effective solutions to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, combat global warming, and reduce air pollution by stopping coal consumption.  Mongolia is implementing several projects targeted to use renewable energy and several renewable energy plants have been already in operation including the 50 MW ‘Tsetsii’ wind farm in Tsogttsetii Soum of Umnugobi Aimag and a 10 MW solar power plant in Khongor Soum of Darkhan-Uul Aimag.  Another solar power plant has been built in a suburb of Ulaanbaatar.
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Mongolia and China to cooperate on border jam
“Mongolia and China reviewed the actions and measures taken in 2017 within bilateral cooperation and identified the main directions for 2018,” said D.Gankhuyag, Ambassador of Mongolia to the People’s Republic of China on December 5.
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President puts partial veto on Bill on State Budget
On December 5, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga put a partial veto on the expenditure section of the Bill on the 2018 State Budget, in a view that the bill encourages prodigal expenditure of state budget. An official letter was submitted to Chairman of the State Great Khural M.Enkhbold.
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Canada supports professional development of MRPAM staff
On December 5, Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia David Sproule and Chairman of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (MRPAM), B. Baatartsogt cut the ribbon officially opening a new, fully equipped training room at the second building of MRPAM’s headquarters in the Songinokhairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar.
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First private-owned exchange commences operation
Mongolian Securities Exchange (MSX), Mongolia’s first private-owned exchange, rang its opening bell on December 4.
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Mongolia and China express mutual interest to intensify cooperation
The Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and China exchanged views and reached agreement on a wide range of issues concerning bilateral relations, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 4.
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Public-private sector consultative body to be established
The Investment Protection Council of Mongolia held its regular meeting on December 4 to discuss its progress and future actions.
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Capital city adopts 2018 budget
The Citizens’ Representative Khural of Ulaanbaatar adopted the 2018 Budget of the capital city during its irregular meeting on December 4.
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Prime Minister reports on foreign policy
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh delivered a report on the foreign policy of Mongolia during the Parliament’s plenary meeting on December 1, Friday.
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President receives leaders of agencies in charge of national security
On December 1, President of Mongolia and Head of the National Security Council Kh.Battulga received the leaders of special-function agencies in charge of national security, and exchanged views on current situation in national security.
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FM D.Tsogbaatar begins official visit to China
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar arrived in Beijing on December 3 for his official visit to the country, reported MONTSAME correspondent in Beijing.
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