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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.
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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. 
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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. 
1756 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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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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Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 17 hours
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 1 day
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 2 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 2 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 3 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 3 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 3 days
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 3 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 3 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 3 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 3 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 4 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 4 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 4 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 4 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 4 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 4 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 4 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 4 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 4 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 5 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 5 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 5 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 5 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 5 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 5 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 5 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 5 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 5 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 5 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 5 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 5 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 6 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 6 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 6 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 6 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 6 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 6 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 6 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 6 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 6 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 8 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 9 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 9 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 9 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 9 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 9 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 9 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 9 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 9 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 9 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 10 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 10 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 10 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 10 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 10 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 10 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 10 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 10 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 10 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 10 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 11 days
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