Highlights
Mongolia not to be subject to Vietnam’s rice exports restrictions
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia Nguyen Thi Doan informed today to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry that Mongolia will not be subject to rice export restrictions imposed by the Government of Vietnam until the end of June and handed over the letter from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Cuong.
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Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar talked on the phone with Wang Yi, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, on May 6.
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Quarantine drill begins in Chingeltei district of Ulaanbaatar
Within the framework of the emergency management exercise for COVID-19 response and correlation of countermeasures, a quarantine drill is being organized in Chingeltei district of the capital city today, May 7. Due to this, all road and pedestrian traffic in the district are closed from 8 AM to 6 PM today.
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Government announces more measures to stimulate economy
At its regular meeting on May 6, the Cabinet approved the second package of measures to stimulate the economy and provide support to public livelihoods amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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President meets officials from organizations in charge of ensuring national security
On May 6, President of Mongolia, Head of the National Security Council Kh.Battulga held a meeting with the executive officials of professional organizations in charge of ensuring national security of Mongolia, such as the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, and the General Intelligence Agency of Mongolia.
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Smartphone application for Mongolians abroad available
Currently, the Ministry of Health and the Communications and Information Technology Authority are jointly operating the 119 helpline for advice and information regarding COVID-19. This time, a smartphone application called ‘Shuurkhai 119’ has been developed for the Mongolian citizens abroad.
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Hospital preparations for COVID-19 emergency response drill checked
Starting from today, drill and exercise for correlation and countermeasures during the COVID-19 pandemic will be taking place until May 8. In its framework, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel and Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan became acquainted with the preparations being done for the drill at the new maternity hospital in Yarmag soon to be put to operation on May 5.
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Mongolia receives rapid test kits from South Korea
On May 5, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yeo-hong presented the rapid COVID-19 test kits, which the South Korean Government sent to Mongolia as humanitarian assistance, to the Ministry of Health.
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Deputy Prime Minister meets Ambassador of Russia
On May 5, Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia I.K.Azizov and Embassy Secretaries.
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Drill to place 150 thousand residents of Chingeltei district in lockdown
The operative team of the State Emergency Commission and the authorities of Chingeltei district of the capital city held a press briefing on the quarantine drill to be held in Chingeltei district on May 7.
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Zayiin Gegeen Monastery
The Zayiin Gegeen Monastery was founded north of Tamir River near Bulgan Mountain by Begtesjav Sain Noyon Khaan, the second son of Tumenkhen Sain Noyon in 1631. With expansions in their activities throughout the years of 1679-1930, it became one of the biggest Khalkh monasteries.
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Mongolia planning charter flights to Turkey and India to bring Mongolians home
So far, 10,072 Mongolian citizens have submitted their request to return to their home country.
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Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors
On May 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar had a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Mongolia, Mr. Traian Hristea, and Ambassadors of the European Union Member States.
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Educational training centers to reopen
At its meeting on May 4, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) decided to reopen training centers that offer short-term educational courses gradually, step by step.
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President Battulga sends message on World Press Freedom Day
 On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga sent a message to media workers.
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Mongolia reports one new COVID-19 case, totaling 41
Today, the National Center for Communicable Diseases has reported one new COVID-19 case.
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Reserves of Salkhit deposit likely to increase by 2-3 times
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar visited and got acquainted with the operation of Salkhit silver and gold deposit located in the second bagh of Gurvansaikhan soum of Dundgovi aimag yesterday, on May 3.
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 40, with 12 recoveries
In Mongolia, the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases has reached 40, reported D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center for Communicable Diseases, at today’s daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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First COVID-19 patient in Mongolia returns home after recovery
A French citizen, who was recorded as the first Covid-19 patient of Mongolia, has fully recovered after 47-days of treatment and returned home on a charter flight from Ulaanbaatar to Frankfurt.
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Additional U.S. Government Assistance to Support Good Governance and Civil Society in Mongolia
The U.S. government today, May 1, announced the MNT8.3 billion ($3 million) expansion of the bilateral assistance agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance to continue projects and implement new programs that support good governance and strengthen the role of civil society in achieving Mongolia’s development goals.  This brings the total USAID contribution to more than MNT 342 billion ($123 million) since 2004 to support Mongolia’s sovereignty and democracy.
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A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 6 hours
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 6 hours
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 6 hours
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 7 hours
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 8 hours
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 11 hours
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 11 hours
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 12 hours
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 13 hours
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 13 hours
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 14 hours
This Week in Mongolia 14 hours
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 3 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 3 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 4 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 4 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 4 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 4 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 4 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 4 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 4 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 5 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 5 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 5 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 5 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 5 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 5 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 5 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 5 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 5 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 5 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 5 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 5 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 6 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 6 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 6 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 6 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 6 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 6 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 6 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 6 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 6 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 6 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 7 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 7 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 7 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 8 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 10 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 11 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 11 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 11 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 11 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 12 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 12 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 13 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 13 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 13 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 13 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 14 days
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