Highlights
PM: Mongolia will continue to work closely with ROK to repatriate its citizens
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yong-hun yesterday.
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President Battulga works at Defense Ministry
President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Kh. Battulga yesterday visited the Ministry of Defense.
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Prime Minister asks U.S. Ambassador to support Mongolians in the U.S.
On August 13, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador of the United States  of America to Mongolia Michael Klecheski.       
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Discussion takes place on increasing mining exports to China
On August 13, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
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Mongolian filmmakers win 3 awards at Locarno International Film Festival
Mongolian filmmakers have won three awards at the 73th Locarno International Film Festival, which is taking place on August 5-15 in Locarno city of Switzerland.
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30,000 face masks donated to Mongolia
The China-based Global Energy Interconnection Development Organization has donated 30,000 face masks to Mongolia. The donation of face masks have been handed over by Representative of the President of Mongolia in charge of Regional Electricity and Gas Pipeline Cooperation B.Byambasaikhan to the Office of the President.
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Four more people test positive, total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia at 297
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that from the tests carried out on 487 people in the past 24 hours, 4 people have tested positive for coronavirus. 
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‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ conference to address water issues in Gobi region
An academic and innovation conference under the theme ‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ is to be held on September 10 in Umnugobi aimag to discuss water issues in the Gobi region together with local people, representatives from local self-governing bodies, scholars and researchers and seek solutions.
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Myagmarsaikhan walks over Chuluut River Canyon on 130-meter tightrope
Mongolian circus actor M.Myagmarsaikhan successfully walked  on a 130-meter long tight rope 50 meters above the ground across the Chuluut River Canyon in Arkhangai aimag on August 8.
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UNDP facilitates workshop to address Mongolia’s cashmere industry challenges
On August 13, UNDP Mongolia facilitated the ‘Cashmere Sector Recovery from Covid-19 - Building Forward Better’ workshop with key stakeholders of Mongolia’s cashmere industry including public, private and civil society representatives under the guidance of international Systems thinking experts.
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Cabinet to submit draft action plan to Parliament
At its regular meeting today, August 12, the Cabinet decided to submit a draft parliamentary resolution on ‘Approval of the Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia for 2020-2024’ to the Parliament. 
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Digital transition in education discussed
A discussion under the theme ‘Digital Transition in Education’ was organized on August 11 at the State House with a view to define the opportunities, encountering problems and future trends of the education industry in the time of development of information technology. 
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Deputy Prime Minister meets German Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Ya. Sodbaatar received Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Jörn Rosenberg and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and trade and economic issues.
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Parliament Speaker meets U.S. Ambassador
On August 10, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received the U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Mr. Michael S.Klecheski.
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“Remains of Luut, capital of Khunnu Empire, should be under government protection”
Researchers and delegates from the parliament and the Ministry of Education and Science have recently got acquainted with excavation and research works of an old city, which is considered to be remains of Luut (Luncheng), the capital of Khunnu Empire, discovered on the territory of Ulziit soum of Arkhangai aimag.
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World Bank policy recommendations on Mongolia discussed with Parliament Speaker
Today, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received a delegation led by Andrei Mikhnev, the World Bank Country Manager for Mongolia.
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Associate school on neuroscience kicks off
The 3rd International Brain Research Organization – Asia/Pacific Regional Committee (IBRO-APRC) Ulaanbaatar Associate School on Basic Techniques in Neurosciences kicked off yesterday at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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More than 12,700 Mongolians wish to return home immediately
During today’s press briefing of the Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig provided updates on the COVID-19 repatriation works of Mongolian citizens from overseas countries.
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Tapan Mishra: It is important for Mongolia to diversify its economy
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received yesterday UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra.
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Environment Minister meets UK Ambassador
D.Sarangerel, Minister of Environment and Tourism, today received Mr. Philip Malone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia.
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U.S. Ambassador affirms regular direct flights between Mongolia-U.S. possible in near future 1 day
Saudi Arabia expresses support for repatriation of Mongolians 1 day
Deputy Foreign Minister receives Czech Ambassador 1 day
PM: Mongolia will continue to work closely with ROK to repatriate its citizens 1 day
Prime Minister receives Japanese Ambassador 1 day
President Battulga works at Defense Ministry 1 day
Prime Minister asks U.S. Ambassador to support Mongolians in the U.S. 1 day
Parliament’s extraordinary session to open August 17 1 day
Mongolia-UK partnership to expand in mining sector 1 day
Construction of oil refinery plant in Dornogobi to be accelerated 1 day
Discussion takes place on increasing mining exports to China 1 day
UB Governor's Office, JICA to cooperate on waste management amid COVID-19 1 day
Mongolian filmmakers win 3 awards at Locarno International Film Festival 2 days
Births decrease by 1.4 percent from previous year 2 days
30,000 face masks donated to Mongolia 2 days
Exports decreased by 17.1 percent compared to previous year 2 days
Four more people test positive, total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia at 297 2 days
FIFA World Cup: Qualifying matches of Mongolian team delayed due to COVID-19 2 days
‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ conference to address water issues in Gobi region 2 days
Chief of NEMA receives Australian Ambassador 2 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan exchange views on COVID-19, bilateral cooperation 2 days
Myagmarsaikhan walks over Chuluut River Canyon on 130-meter tightrope 2 days
UNDP facilitates workshop to address Mongolia’s cashmere industry challenges 2 days
‘Strong Girls - Strong Nation’ program against gender-based violence underway 2 days
Mongolia expresses interest in using Japan's experience in city general plan 2 days
Isolation rooms for suspected cases at NCCD to increase by 126 2 days
Deputy Health Minister meets Head of KOTRA Representative’s Office 2 days
Statement of UN Mongolia on International Youth Day 2020 3 days
Cabinet meeting: Small, Medium-sized Enterprise Directorate established 3 days
Mongolia willing to learn from Japan's experiences in tourism 3 days
Cabinet to submit draft action plan to Parliament 3 days
Registered unemployed decreased by 0.9 percent from June 3 days
Mongolia, S.Korea pledge to cooperate in food industry 3 days
Government debt rose by 1.7 times between 2015-2019 3 days
Digital transition in education discussed 3 days
Deputy Speaker asks Canadian Ambassador to cooperate against domestic violence 3 days
Deputy Prime Minister meets German Ambassador 3 days
Defense Minister receives Australian Ambassador 3 days
Discussion held on project for gender equality in decision-making 3 days
Hungary to partner in building capacity of agricultural personnel 3 days
Education Minister proposes to extend agreement for Vietnamese government scholarship 4 days
‘Front’ Tsegmid recognized as Honored Herder of Mongolia 4 days
Labor Minister holds meeting with Chinese Ambassador 4 days
Parliament Speaker meets U.S. Ambassador 4 days
“Remains of Luut, capital of Khunnu Empire, should be under government protection” 4 days
World Bank policy recommendations on Mongolia discussed with Parliament Speaker 4 days
Partnership with ADB in labor, social protection to be expanded 4 days
Associate school on neuroscience kicks off 4 days
More than 12,700 Mongolians wish to return home immediately 4 days
Auto road project connecting Zuunmod city, new int’l airport to be proposed for 2021 budget 4 days
Tapan Mishra: It is important for Mongolia to diversify its economy 4 days
Environment Minister meets UK Ambassador 4 days
Request put forth to increase coal trucks to China to 2,000 4 days
Geology and mining cooperation with Australia discussed 4 days
Prague-Ulaanbaatar charter flight with 250 Mongolians aboard lands 4 days
Mongolia, Japan aiming to advance joint development projects 5 days
Deputy Foreign Minister meets British Ambassador 5 days
President Battulga awards Order of Maternal Glory in Umnugobi aimag 5 days
Senior athlete B.Boldbaatar runs 1040 km in 34 days 5 days
Main building of NUM to be taken under protection of cultural heritage 5 days
Painting exhibition by children with disabilities opens 5 days
Mongolia-India project for IT education, outsourcing center to be accelerated 5 days
Improvement of coherence between UB City, sectoral ministries discussed 5 days
More than 500 Mongolians return from Tokyo, Frankfurt last weekend 5 days
MASAM Project phase II to be implemented 5 days
Agriculture Minister meets World Bank Country Manager 5 days
Medical equipment worth MNT 511 million donated to Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia, UNDP to cooperate to develop sustainable tourism 5 days
First part of Mongolia’s 30k sheep donation to China to be delivered in September 5 days
President Battulga works in Dornogobi aimag, awards Order of Maternal Glory 5 days
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