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2025-07-28 06:26:53
Parliament Speaker addresses conference on democratic challenges in Asia and Mongolia
A two-day international conference on “Democratic Challenges in Asia and Mongolia: Innovations Through Deliberative Democracy, Virtual Parliament and Electoral Reform” was virtually organized and concluded on January 29, 2021.
1638 days
Oyu Tolgoi announces fourth quarter 2020 performance results
On February 1, 2021, Oyu Tolgoi released its latest performance scorecard, highlighting key 2020 performance metrics, providing an update on the underground development, and its ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures. 
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PM gives orders to health, emergency organizations responding to COVID-19
On February 1, 2021, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene and Head of State Emergency Commission and Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan conducted a site visit to the National Emergency Management Agency, Operative staff of the State Emergency Commission and Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar city to get acquainted with the activities of the organizations and hear timely update surrounding the coronavirus response measures. 
1638 days
Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 25-29
January 25, 2021. Chair of Standing Committee on Legal Affairs MP S.Byambatsogt, head of Democratic Party caucus at the State Great Hural MP D.Ganbat handed a draft resolution on “Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of a political party in Mongolia” to Speaker of the State Great Hural G.Zandanshatar. The Mongolian People's Party, the first political party in Mongolia, was established on March 1, 1921.
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Parliament adopts amendments to Banking Law
At its plenary session held on January 28, 2021, State Great Khural, parliament of Mongolia, approved amendments to the Banking Law of Mongolia. 90.9 percent of 55 members present at the meeting of the parliament’s autumn session voted in favor of the changes to the Banking Law. 
1638 days
AquaRating certification awarded to Ulaanbaatar Water Supply, Sewerage Authority
As part of the Utility Operations Sub-activity of the Bulk Water Supply Project under the Mongolian Water Compact, operations of Ulaanbaatar Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (USUG) and Ulaanbaatar Housing and Public Utilities Authority (OSNAAUG) was evaluated by the AquaRating. It is an international assessment and benchmarking tool for utility operations developed by the International Water Association (IWA). 
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MP Ch.Khurelbaatar will chair Standing Committee on Budget
At the parliamentary standing committee on budget meeting held today, January 29, 2021, a resolution to appoint new Chair of the Committee was discussed.
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President’s two veto provisions on Administrative, Territorial Units Law accepted
On December 24, 2020, the State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament approved the Law on Administrative and Territorial Units and their Governance.  On January 22, 2021, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga placed a line-item veto on a total of 27 articles and provisions of the Law on Administrative and Territorial Units and their Governance and another two articles and provisions of the accompanying amendments to the Budget Law. 
1641 days
Winners of 2021 National Amateur Chess Championship named
On the occasion of the 29th anniversary of adoption of the new Democratic Constitution of Mongolia, the final rounds of the 2021 National Amateur Chess Championship were successfully organized these days.
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Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene pays courtesy call on President Battulga
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, appointed by the Parliament with majority vote on January 27th, 2021, paid a courtesy call on the President soon after he received the office.
1642 days
Parliament overrides President’s vetoes on Laws on Anti-Corruption and Courts
At its plenary session held on January 28, the State Great Khural of Mongolia rejected a line-item veto imposed by President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa on the Law against Corruption, adopted on December 30, 2020. The proposal to reject the veto has been forwarded by the parliament’s standing committees to the parliament. 
1642 days
President gives address to plenary session of State Great Khural
At the plenary session of the State Great Khural on January 28, today, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered a speech regarding the vetoes invoked.
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Parliament's standing committee supports President’s proposal to appoint Oyun-Erdene as PM
In the Article 28.1 of the Law on Session Procedures of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, it states that the Standing Committee on State Structure shall discuss the nominee for Prime Minister within 3 working days after the President of Mongolia submits his proposal to the State Great Hural in accordance with Article 39.2 of the Constitution of Mongolia.
1643 days
"Mongolia ready to receive COVID-19 vaccines"
On January 26, the parliamentary standing committee on economy discussed an additional financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) on COVID-19 prevention, response and preparedness project in Mongolia. The draft agreement was submitted by the cabinet on January 21, 2021. 
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School classes to resume online only from February 1
The government ministry of education and science has been ensuring preparations to start the second semester of 2020/2021 academic year of general education schools nationwide from February 1, 2021, Monday in line with the school year calendar. 
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Bill on customs duty, VAT exemptions to agricultural machinery, supplies submitted
Members of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia Ch.Undram, G.Damdinnyam and T.Aubakir submitted a bill on Exemption from Customs Duty and Value Added Tax to G.Zandanshatar, Speaker of the Parliament on January 26, 2021.
1643 days
President invokes veto on Jurisdiction Law
Chief of Staff U.Shijir said in a statement made on January 25 that the President is invoking a line-item veto on the Law on Jurisdiction, adopted January 15th, 2021.
1644 days
Line-item veto invoked on Law against Corruption
The President invoked a line-item veto on Article 1 of the Amendments to the Law Against Corruption, adopted December 31st, 2020. The Article provides: “Director of the Independent Agency Against Corruption (IAAC) shall be appointed at the recommendation of Prime Minister for a 6-year term”.
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 19-23
2021.01.19. At the Standing Committee meeting on Legal Affairs, final discussion of the State Great Hural Resolution on “Approval of the Guidelines for Improving the Legislation of Mongolia until 2024” was proceeded.
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Bill approved on ensuring implementation of development policy and planning law
On January 21, 2021, the parliament of Mongolia, State Great Khural approved a parliamentary resolution on giving direction to the government of Mongolia on ensuring the implementation of the law on development policy, planning and its management. 
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State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 17 hours
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 17 hours
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 4 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 4 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 4 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 4 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 4 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 4 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 5 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 5 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 5 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 5 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 5 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 6 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 6 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 6 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 6 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 6 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 6 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 6 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 6 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 7 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 7 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 7 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 7 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 7 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 7 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 7 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 7 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 10 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 10 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 10 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 10 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 10 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 12 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 12 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 13 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 14 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 14 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 15 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 15 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 15 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 16 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 16 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 16 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 16 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 17 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 17 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 17 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 18 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 18 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 18 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 18 days
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