Highlights
Deputy PM obliges officials to treat patients with mild symptoms at home
On March 16, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Ministry of Health to check on the progress of the tasks that were given by the State Emergency Commission (SEC).
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Mongolia confirms stable population of the snow leopard
Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide snow leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 – 1127) of these adult big cats in the country.
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism, FAO, WWF join hands to reverse land degradation
On March 16, Vinod Ahuja, Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Mongolia had a courtesy meeting with N.Urtnasan, Minister of Environment and Tourism (MoET) to exchange views on bilateral cooperation in environment sector.
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Minister of Education and Science works at Institute of Veterinary Medicine
On March 15, Minister of Education and Science worked at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1961, the Institute of Veterinary Medicine has 76 researchers and 11 main laboratories.
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“MONGOL MADE” project launches
With an aim to ensure 50 percent of domestic demand of soap, “Mongol Made” project has been launched.
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127 new cases of COVID-19 registered in the last 24 hours
127 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after performing 11,183 tests in 16 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Spring session of Parliament opens
State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia opened its regular spring session of 2021 today.
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15,374 people to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine today
Over the last weekend, between March 13 and 14, a total of 28,249 people have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines available in Mongolia, including AstraZeneca and Sputnik-V, reports O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. This figure takes the total number of people to be partially vaccinated against the coronavirus to over 112,000. 
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122 new cases of COVID-19 detected
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 15 reported that in the past 24 hours 9410 people were tested at the laboratories nationwide and 122 new coronavirus cases were confirmed. 
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Tighter restrictions to be imposed for 14 days to curb COVID-19
Due to the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 community transmission in Ulaanbaatar city, the State Emergency Commission convened today, March 13, Saturday, and made a decision to transfer from the current Yellow – Level 2 into the Orange – Level 3 under the heightened state of preparedness based on recommendations by professional organizations. 
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169 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 3,833
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 12, Saturday, reported that a total of 169 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. Some 19,318 COVID-19 PCR tests were carried out at laboratories in health clinics of Ulaanbaatar city and rural aimags. 
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Mongolia welcomes first batch of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX Facility
On March 12, Mongolia received 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines via the COVAX Facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. 
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Prime Minister works at Ministry of Defense
On March 12, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the Ministry of Defense to become acquainted with the operational of the government ministry and innovations and military technologies being introduced in the country’s army and defense sector. 
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Strong winds and blizzards expected over the weekend
Snowfall and blizzards are expected over the weekends, with a drop in temperatures. 
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103 new cases of COVID-19 reported
103 people were detected with coronavirus through PRC tests carried out on 19,341 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Feasibility study for gas pipeline across Mongolia to be ready by third quarter
On March 11, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of a working group in charge of the gas pipeline project S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with delegates led by Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee and Member of the Board of Directors of Russia’s Gazprom Vitaly Markelov. 
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Local governors and chairs of local councils convene for two-day meeting
On March 11, a conference of the chairs of the Citizens Representative Khurals and governors of aimags and Ulaanbaatar city was launched at the State House in Ulaanbaatar. 
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First-ever Mongolia-EU Political Dialogue takes place
Mongolia and the European Union held their first annual political dialogue on March 10 in an online format. Representing Mongolia, B. Munkhjin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs chaired the dialogue.
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Mongolian yak fiber begins to be put on the global market
Through the Green Gold-Livestock Health Project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the distinct qualities of Mongolia’s nomadic livestock products have been digitally certified. The measure is aimed to improve the competitiveness of the products in foreign and domestic markets by enhancing the processing of livestock commodities. 
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L.Odgerel to officiate at Olympic weightlifting
L.Odgerel has been chosen to officiate at weightlifting at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Thus, she became the first female referee in the history of Mongolian sports to officiate at Olympic weightlifting event..
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President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 12 hours
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 14 hours
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 15 hours
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 16 hours
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 16 hours
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 16 hours
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 16 hours
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 16 hours
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 16 hours
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 18 hours
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 18 hours
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 1 day
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 1 day
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 1 day
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 1 day
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 1 day
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 1 day
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 1 day
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 3 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 3 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 3 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 3 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 3 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 3 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 3 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 4 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 4 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 4 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 4 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 4 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 4 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 4 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 4 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 4 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 4 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 4 days
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Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 7 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 7 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 7 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 7 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 7 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 9 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 9 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 10 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 11 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 11 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 12 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 12 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 12 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 12 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 13 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 13 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 13 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 13 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 13 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 14 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 14 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 14 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 15 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 15 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 15 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 15 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 16 days
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