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Concerts to Take Place at Sukhbaatar Square for a Week Ahead of New Year
The annual "Silver Night of Ulaanbaatar," organized by the Governor's Office of Ulaanbaatar City and the Arts and Culture Department of Ulaanbaatar City, will be held at Sukhbaatar Square on December 31, 2023. To make the wait for the big night even more magnificent, a series of concerts will be demonstrated at the Square. 
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Mongolian State Conservatory Students Successfully Participate in the International Piano Competition
Young talents from the Mongolian State Conservatory (MSC) participated in the 56th international piano competition Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte (VMP) held in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, on November 22-24, 2023.
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of December 25-31.
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New Image Cast Voting Machines to be Used for 2024 Parliamentary Election
A resolution on the use of voting equipment for the 2024 parliamentary elections was approved at the State Great Khural session, which took place on December 21, 2023.
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Moon Dance Wins Bronze Medal at the World Championship Formation Latin Adult
Moon Dance team is strongly representing Asia in the World Championships won a bronze, becoming the first team in Mongolia and in Asia to medal at the World Championships for two consecutive years.
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Korean Volunteers to Work in Mongolian Schools
The opening ceremony of the Seoul Youth Volunteer Program was held on December 20, 2023, at the Continental Hotel. A total of 40 volunteers appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will work in Mongolia for three months.
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on December 20, 2023, the Cabinet made the following decisions:
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State Emergency Commission Reports on Severe Wintering Situation
Mongolia is experiencing an extremely harsh winter starting in early winter. 81 percent of Mongolia's territory is covered with snow, and winter and spring of 2023-2024 are forecasted to be challenging due to increasing cold, heavy snowfall, and snowstorms. Mongolia has not experienced such a severe zud in the past 20 years, notes Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) S. Amarsaikhan. 
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Mongolia and China to Cooperate on Protection of White-naped Cranes
Protected Areas of Mongolia and China agreed to cooperate to protect the White-naped Cranes. Specifically, a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation between the Khurkh Khuiten Nature Reserve (KKNR) and the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve was signed on December 18, 2023.
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Hunnu Air Starts Operating Direct Flights to Dubai, the UAE
Hunnu Air started operating direct flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on December 16, 2023. The flight will be conducted every Saturday.
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President Khurelsukh Congratulates Erdenebalsuren on Election as ICC Judge
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Erdenebalsuren Damdin on December 15, 2023. President Khurelsukh congratulated Justice Erdenebalsuren on his election to the International Criminal Court, wishing him success in his future endeavors. 
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More than 800 Librarians Trained through the Project "Library Without Borders"
The closing Ceremony of the project "Library Without Borders" took place on December 13, 2023. The project was launched by the Australian Embassy in collaboration with the National Library of Mongolia and the Mongolian Library Association in September 2022 to support the development of local libraries. 
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of December 18-24.
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“Tooth Brushing Championship” for Proper Dental Care from Childhood
Unur Bul Child Center hosted the "Tooth Brushing Championship" contest, in which 108 children from 18 teams from four child care centers took part on December 14, 2023. 
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Herders to Buy Fodder from the State Reserve with a 50 Percent Discount
The Cabinet made a decision to provide livestock fodder to herders with a 50 percent discount. Governors of aimags and capital were tasked to monitor the proper distribution of fodder 
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IHC Esports Crowned Champion of PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2023
With a record-breaking prize pool of $3 million, the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2023 concluded in an exhilarating Grand Finals at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall in Istanbul, Türkiye, on December 10, 2023.
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Kharkhorum International Film Festival Awardees Selected
The Kharkhorum International Film Festival (KIFF), organized by the Film Bridge Development Association NGO in collaboration with the Mongolian National Film Council (MNFC), took place on December 7 - 12, 2023.
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Investments in Tourism Highlighted
 Tourism and Green Investment Conference was organized to strengthen public-private partnerships, promote an enabling environment for domestic investors in the tourism industry and encourage green investment.  
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Mongolia and UN Review Progress on Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027
The Second Session of the Joint Steering Committee of the Government of Mongolia and the United Nations (UN) to ensure the implementation of the "Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027" document was held on December 11, 2023, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. 
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Chairman of the State Great Khural Receives Head of SDC Stefanie Burri
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Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Reletions to Comprehensive Partnership 20 minutes
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 1 hour
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 4 hours
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 5 hours
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 6 hours
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 6 hours
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 7 hours
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 9 hours
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 10 hours
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 1 day
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 1 day
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 4 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 5 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 5 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 6 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 6 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 7 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 7 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 8 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 8 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 8 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 8 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 8 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 8 days
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Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 9 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 11 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 11 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 11 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 11 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 11 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 11 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 11 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 11 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 12 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 12 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 12 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 12 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 12 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 12 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 12 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 12 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 13 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 13 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 13 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 14 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 14 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 14 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 14 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 14 days
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