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IMF Executive Board approves USD79.1 million disbursement
On December 15, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first and second reviews of Mongolia’s performance under the program supported by a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Completion of the review enables Mongolia to draw the equivalent of SDR 55.912 million (about USD 79.1 million), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 83.868 million (about USD 118.6 million), reported the IMF.
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International business forum held in Erdenet
The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry (MMHI) and Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC) jointly organized an international business forum titled ‘Cooperation and investment opportunities’ on December 13-14 in Erdenet city, Orkhon aimag.
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Bill submitted to exempt imported energy from duty
On December 14, Minister of Energy and MP Ts.Davaasuren submitted to the Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold a Bill on Exemptions from Customs Duty and VAT, which was considered and supported by the Government.
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Mongolian children won gold cups in mental competition
78 Mongolian children aged 5-14 of ‘Soroban’ center of ‘Toya’ Children Development Academy participated the 22nd UCMAS International Competition was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 10-11.
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‘Chinggis Khaan’ Airport paid respect to its 1.2 millionth passengers
‘Chinggis Khaan’ International Airport has served 1.2 million passengers this year for the first time. In this regard, authorities of the airport paid respect to 103 passengers and the crew of OM-136 flight of ‘MIAT’ Mongolian Airlines, landed at 07.35am of December 15.
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Macedonian Foreign Minister meets Mongolian Ambassador
Mongolia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia D.Batsaikhan paid a courtesy call on Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitrov on December 14.
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Policy Council on information technology holds its meeting
A Policy Council on Information Technology (PCIT) held its meeting on December 15, discussing its draft regulations, directions of next year’s action, progress of projects and programs being implemented with foreign loans and assistance, and further objectives.
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Government’s involvement highlighted in E-Health Project implementation
In collaboration with the World Bank’s ‘E-Health Project’ and World Health Organization, the Ministry of Health organized a National consultative meeting on E-Health on December 14 in Ulaanbaatar. Beginning from 2000,  projects, supported by WHO, and the Governments of Luxembourg and China, are being implemented to digitalize health services with a purpose to provide quality and accessible health services by using advanced ICT technologies.
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World Bank to implement Program-for-Result in agricultural sector
On December 13, Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister B.Batzorig  met World Bank’s senior agribusiness specialist M.Sitaramchandra and senior private-sector specialist D.Jigjidmaa. During the meeting, they defined directions of cooperation in food, agriculture and light industrial sector in near future within the framework of ‘Program-for-Results’ (PforR) financing instrument to be newly implemented by the World Bank.
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Mining Minister requests WB to keep cooperation in resolving water issue
Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar met World Bank Country Manager James Anderson on December 12. In the beginning, the Minister thanked the WB for its valuable contribution to the development of many sectors such as mining, energy, health and education.
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Foreign Minister attends WTO Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires
Mongolian delegates led by Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar took part in 11th WTO Ministerial Conference, held on December 10-13 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the margins of WTO Ministerial Conference, D.Tsogtbaatar participated in the High-level Meeting of Ministers of Trade of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) on December 10.
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UK to contribute to build Geo-database of Mongolia
On December 12, D. Sumiyabazar, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar met with Catherine Arnold, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia. Beginning the meeting, Catherine Arnold said it looks forward to cooperate with the Ministry and requested to let her know about what cooperation possibilities they have.
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Mining product export makes up 78.8 per cent of gross export
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ Every month, the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry calls regular press conference titled ‘Transparent and accountable mining’, at which policy, activity and objective of the sector are openly publicized to public. As usual, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar made this month’s press conference on December 12 to inform about mining sector’s review on 11 months of 2017.
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Fifth volume of art theory series launched
A launching of fifth volume of series on arts theory by Mongolian Buddhist artist G. Purevbat was held on December 12 in the State History Museum. Present at the event were Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh, President’s advisor of culture and religion Ts.Khulan, Hamba Lama of Gandantegchinlen Monastery D.Choijamts and disciples.
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Khan Bank opens corners of blood pressure monitors for customers
On December 8, the Khan Bank opened its fourth branch where blood pressure monitoring service is offered  besides banking servies in Dambadarjaa, Sukhbaatar district. In April, 2017 Khan Bank signed to cooperate with State Central Third Hospital named after P.N.Shastin to conduct a ‘Campaign against hypertension’.
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Grandmaster B.Munguntuul takes 2nd place at ‘London Chess Classic’
Grandmaster B.Munguntuul, international master S. Bilguun and M.Pagamdulam participated successfully in ‘9th London Chess Classic 2017’ FIDE Open chess tournament, organized on December 1-11 in London, UK.  
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Tribute paid to political figure J.Batmunkh
On December 10, Day of Democracy and Human Rights, a tribute was paid, laying wreaths to the monument of Prof. Batmunkh Jamba, Mongolia’s prominent state figure  and former Chairman of the Council of Ministers of then-Mongolian People’s Republic. He was the leader of Mongolia during its transition into democracy in 1990.
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Consultation ‘Mining in sustainable development’ takes place
On December 8, the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry organized a policy consultation themed ‘Mining in sustainable development’ with a purpose to define main issues in geology, exploration, mining and extractive and processing sector and measures to be taken further.  
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National Forum ‘Green gateway of business-2017’ held
On December 8, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism organized a National forum 'Green Gateway of Business' in the Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulaanbaatar. During the forum, state policy on promoting green businesses and ongoing projects and programs were introduced. 
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Agriculture Minister meets Mercy Corps Country Director
Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister B.Batzorig met with Mercy Corps Mongolia Country Director Ramesh Singh on December 8. In 1999, Mercy Corps officially opened its office in Mongolia and implements projects aimed at supporting rural economic growth, developing rural businesses, building civil society, promoting good governance practices, and creating an open and transparent society.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 5 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 5 hours
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 hours
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 hours
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 hours
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 11 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 1 day
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 1 day
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 1 day
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 1 day
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 1 day
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 1 day
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 1 day
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 1 day
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 2 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 2 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 2 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 2 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 2 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 2 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 2 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 2 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 2 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 3 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 3 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 3 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 3 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 3 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 3 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 4 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 4 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 7 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 8 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 8 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 8 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 9 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 9 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 10 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 10 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 11 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 11 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 11 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 11 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 11 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 12 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 14 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 14 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 14 days
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