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2025-11-10 12:37:35
Nationwide campaign running to promote wearing masks
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 11, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) convened to make some decisions on timely matters concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the today, the total number of coronavirus cases reached 17, and four of them were already recovered and released from hospital. 
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EU and World Bank support Mongolia’s efforts to address COVID-19 Impact
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The European Union and the World Bank will reprioritize the use of EUR 680,000 within the Strengthening Governance in Mongolia Project, funded by the European Union, to support the Government’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency and help mitigate its impact in the short and medium term.
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7 Mongolians test positive for COVID-19 abroad
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The State Emergency Commission today organized a press briefing and Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar and the National Emergency Management Agency Head T.Badral were present. 
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Gandan area being developed to become free of pit toilet and pollution
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A Ger district area surrounding the Gandantegchinlen Monastery located near city center, so-called Gandan area, is an integral part of the founding and development of Ulaanbaatar city. The Ulaanbataar city master plan outlines to develop the Gandan area as a center for region, history, culture and tourism of Mongolia. 
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Camel gives birth to twins in Khovd aimag
Khovd /MONTSAME/. A six-year old female camel gave birth to twins in Jargalant soum, Khovd aimag on April 09. The newborn camels and mother are in good health. 
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General Election Commission inquired about preparations for Parliamentary elections
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga called a meeting today with chairman and members of the General Election Commission (GEC) to discuss about its preparatory actions for the upcoming parliamentary elections due June 2020.
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Charter plane brings another 267 people from Seoul
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Another charter plane landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, with 264 people on board from Seoul, South Korea.
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Decisions made by cabinet in brief
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 8, the cabinet convened to make following decisions. 
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Government to bear expenses of Tavan Tolgoi Power Plant project
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its regular weekly meeting held today, the cabinet decided to build 450 MW Tavan Tolgoi Power Plant (TTPP) in Umnugobi aimag between 2020 and 2024, based on a ready-made feasibility study of 2013, analyses on its water and coal supply and infrastructure facilities, and environment assessments, without changing its current location in the Tavan Tolgoi coal mining area. 
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Mongolia using Avigan flu drug to treat coronavirus
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, Director of National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu mentioned that Mongolia has started using a Japan-developed anti-influenza drug known as Avigan, which appeared to be effective in coronavirus patients.  
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Some election platforms fail to meet criteria for 2020 parliamentary election
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. For the forthcoming Parliamentary elections of Mongolia, 15 political parties and 4 coalitions have submitted their election platforms to the National Audit Office of Mongolia (NAO). 
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Foreign Minister meets WHO Representative in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar received World Health Organization /WHO/ Representative in Mongolia Sergey Diorditsa. 
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More than 6,000 Mongolians abroad wish to return home
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s press briefing organized by the State Emergency Commission (SEC), L.Munkhtushig, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave an information concerning the Mongolian nationals stranded abroad in the wake of travel restrictions of Mongolia and foreign countries caused by COVID-19. 
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President delivers speech at opening of regular parliamentary session
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga gave a speech at the opening of regular session of the State Great Khural, convened at noon today.
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Substandard or unauthorized outdoor advertising signs to be removed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Last week, Specialized Inspection Agency informed that there are 379 buildings and structures with potential dangers to the residents in Ulaanbaatar city. Upon an order of Ulaanbaatar city Mayor, a working team conducted an inspection in nine districts of Ulaanbaatar city to locate structures that could cause harm to public health safety and found safety defects on 379 structures and their surrounding areas. 
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Parliament spring session opens today
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 6, the 2020 spring session of the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural opened with an attendance of 70 percent of total 76 members.
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‘Vision - 2050’ policy document presented to President of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ‘Vision – 2050’ policy document draft was handed over to President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga on April 3. Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat L.Oyun-Erdene and members of the working group to develop the document were present. 
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266 Mongolians evacuated from Japan
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A chartered plane carrying 266 Mongolian nationals today landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport. There were 14 infants, more than 30 seniors and 3 pregnant women among the passengers. The plane also carried 1,284 kg of freight, reported the Ministry of Road and Transport Development.  
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The World Bank approves $26.9 million for Mongolia’s COVID-19 emergency response
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 2, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $26.9 million for the Mongolia COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Project to meet emergency needs in the face of the pandemic and to better prepare for future health crises.
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Chinggis Khaan Museum
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A groundbreaking ceremony of the Chinggis Khaan Museum was held today, April 1, officially launching the construction work of the museum. 
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