Highlights
Discussion on oversight function of parliament held
The Standing Committee on Legal Affairs and the Secretariat of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development and the International Republican Institute have co-hosted the “Training and Information for Members of Parliament: Oversight” virtual discussion on February 2, 2021.
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E.Enkhmaa claims gold at the first virtual Asian Shooting Championship
Mongolian shooting sport athlete E.Enkhmaa claimed a gold medal at the first virtual Asian Shooting Championship named after Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah, President of the Asian Shooting Confederation.
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Construction of School No.75 completed in framework of JICA project
The construction of the building for School No.75 has completed and accepted by the state commission. Construction work for two new school buildings as well as extensions for two schools kicked off in 2017 in the framework of the project for the improvement of facilities for primary and secondary education in Ulaanbaatar city being implemented by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with non-refundable aid of the Government of Japan.
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Working group in charge of importing COVID-19 vaccine meets
A composition of the working group responsible for importing vaccines against COVID-19 has been renewed and is being chaired by newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan. 
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Government aiming to provide housing accommodations to population
On February 2, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene, accompanied with government officials met with representatives from business entities and non-government organizations engaged in the construction industry in the country. 
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Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 1,832
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), 18 people were diagnosed with coronavirus through PCR testing performed nationwide on February 1.
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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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COVID-19: 35 new cases detected
Over the past day, 5,433 people were involved in a PCR testing nationwide and as a result 35 new cases of COVID-19 were detected, reported today by A. Ambaselmaa, Head of the Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. 
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Development of new National Library building 85 percent complete
State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture G.Erdenebat, Director of the Department of Culture and Enlightenment of Ministry of Culture D.Narantsetseg, and library policy coordination analyst B.Bayaraa have visited the construction site of the National Library, checking on the preparations to move to the new library building and the library management plan. 
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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. 
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Ministers of new cabinet appointed
Ministers of the new cabinet have been just appointed by taking the oath of office to the parliament, after Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene issued the ordinance on the appointments. The Steering Committee of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party earlier today, January 29, approved the list of nominees for cabinet ministers, who were then presented to the President and Parliament by the recently appointed Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene. 
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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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Mongolian President holds online meeting with President of European Commission
On January 28, President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga held an online meeting with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
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Law on Museum approved for the first time
Bill on Museum was approved at the regular session of the Parliament on January 28 and the law creates favourable legal environment to conserve and safeguard cultural precious items, improve quality of museum services and increase social and economic benefits of museums.
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Ulaanbaatar and Minsk cooperation to be expanded
On January 28, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D. Sumiyabazar met with Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Mongolia Stanislav Chepurnoy.
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Meeting held with Polish-Mongolian Parliamentary Group members
On January 27, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Poland B.Dorj had a virtual meeting with the Polish-Mongolian Parliamentary Group comprised of 12 Polish senators and deputies.
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18 new COVID-19 cases recorded
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 18 COVID-19 cases have been detected after tests were performed on 12,885 people nationwide on January 28. 
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Workshop on Mongolian meat export taking place
‘Analysis of the 5 top destination markets for Mongolian meat exporters’ study carried out by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was presented on January 28 at a two-day national virtual workshop.
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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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State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 10 hours
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 11 hours
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 3 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 3 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 3 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 3 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 3 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 3 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 4 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 4 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 4 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 4 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 4 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 4 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 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 5 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 5 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 6 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 6 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 6 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 6 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 6 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 6 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 9 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 9 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 9 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 9 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 9 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 11 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 11 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 12 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 13 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 13 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 14 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 14 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 15 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 15 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 15 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 16 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 16 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 16 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 17 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 17 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 17 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 18 days
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