Highlights
Coal shipment resumes through Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint
In accordance with the decision made by the Government of Mongolia, the Ministry of Roads and Transport Development, National Road Transport Center, Customs General Administration, State Professional Inspection Agency and Freight Forwarding Companies have resumed the coal shipment through Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint. 
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Tsagaannuur, Altanbulag border checkpoints to be closed temporarily
Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission U.Enkhtuvshin reported that the Cabinet resolved at its irregular meeting held on March 22  to temporarily close Tsagaannuur and Altanbulag border checkpoints, not allowing any citizen to across them.
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Workforce not to be received for certain period
During its irregular meeting on March 22, the Cabinet issued a decision not to employ Chinese workers in the construction work of Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan auto road and further not to receive the workforce from any country for a certain period.
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Four new imported COVID-19 cases confirmed
On March 21, four new imported cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, making the total number of cases stand at 10.
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Period of heightened state of readiness extended until April 30
At today’s meeting of the State Emergency Commission decided to extend the heightened state of readiness until April 30.
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Financing and equipment issue of Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital to be settled comprehensively
Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg became acquainted with the operations of the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital on March 20.
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Kuwait: The home of oil
This year marks 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the State of Kuwait. The friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries have been expanding since its establishment of diplomatic relations. Within the framework of the anniversary, some journalists of Mongolian press and media organizations visited Kuwait between February 16-23.
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Ministry of Health gives update on coronavirus situation in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 20, Ministry of Health held its daily briefing on the situations around Covid-19. 
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One-time visit by families allowed for those under quarantine
As of today, 1,734 citizens are being isolated at 21 locations nationwide. Based on the requests and suggestions put forth by the isolated citizens, a decision has been made to allow visits by families and relatives once in 14 days, reports the operative team of the State Emergency Commission.
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Loans worth MNT300 billion to be issued to cashmere manufacturers
 Today’s irregular meeting of the Cabinet approved a resolution on actions for cashmere sector, reported Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan.
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​​​​​​​Fuel price to be gradually lowered by MNT200 per liter
At today’s irregular meeting, the Cabinet assigned to work for cutting a retail price of fuel by MNT50 per liter and further gradually lowering it by MNT200 in consistence with world market price, said Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar.
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ADB provides $1.4 Million to strengthen Mongolia's COVID-19 preparedness
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reallocated $1.4 million from a health project in Mongolia to procure essential medical equipment for early detection, emergency care, and management of severe respiratory diseases in wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 
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252 Mongolian citizens arrive from Istanbul
A charter flight en route Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport today at 01.22 am, bringing 252 citizens back to their home country.
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Banks to allow customers to defer loan repayment for 90 days
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today, March 18, Cabinet’s regular meeting was organized to touch on current economic state of Mongolia and steps to take concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Sixth coronavirus case reported, test result to be confirmed soon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Not long after Mongolia confirmed its fifth coronavirus case late yesterday, March 17, the sixth case of coronavirus was reported by the Ministry of Health today, March 18 at its daily 11 AM press briefing on the situations around the coronavirus outbreak. 
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‘Munkhiin Tun’ LLC produces 45 thousand masks daily
The World Health Organization recommends regular usage of face masks in order to take preventive measures against the ‘COVID-19’ novel coronavirus that is transmitted through droplets in the air. Countries are having factories work at its full capacity to meet their domestic demand for face masks. During this difficult time, the only face mask factory in the country is operating 24/7, providing 45 thousand face masks each day.
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Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the evening of March 17, Tuesday, the Ministry of Health announced the fifth confirmed case of coronavirus in Mongolia. 
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Emergency Commission postpones resumption of coal export shipment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Amid concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) resolved to put off coal and petroleum exports in February until March 15.  
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Speaker G.Zandanshatar receives doctors and medical professionals
Speaker G.Zandanshatar received doctors and medical professionals on March 16. Present at the meeting were lecturer at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), Prof., Dr. N.Bira, Kh.Oyuntsetseg, associate professor, Dr.G.Erdenetuya, Ts.Odgerel, Dr.N.Uyen,
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Three citizens that arrived on charter flights test positive for COVID-19
Three Mongolian citizens that arrived in Mongolia on the charter flights en route Seoul-Ulaanbaatar, and Berlin-Ulaanbaatar have tested positive for COVID-19 from the preliminary laboratory tests. The Ministry of Health informed about the situation at its urgent announcement yesterday on March 16 at 10.50 pm.
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“Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Intelligence Operations” Presented to Readers 34 minutes
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 3 hours
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 3 hours
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 4 hours
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 4 hours
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 5 hours
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 5 hours
This Week in Mongolia 6 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 3 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 3 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 3 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 4 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 4 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 4 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 4 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 4 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 5 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 5 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 7 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 10 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 10 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 14 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 14 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 14 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 14 days
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