Highlights
This Week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events on November 13-19:
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Four Mongolian Chess Players Crowned World Champions
The World Amateur Chess Championship 2023, organized by the Omani Chess Committee in partnership with the International Chess Federation, took place in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, from November 2 to 11, 2023. 
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Mongolia and France Agreed to Advance Relations to Strategic Partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Catherine Colonna held official talks in Paris and agreed to advance the relations between the two countries to a strategic partnership. 
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Presidents of Mongolia and France Hold Talks
The President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron held official talks in the Élysée Palace.
622 days
President of Mongolia Welcomed by President of France
The President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is paying a State Visit to the French Republic, was officially welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the the Élysée Palace.
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President Khurelsukh Addresses the Mongolian-French Business Forum
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is paying a state visit to the French Republic, delivered a speech at the Mongolian-French Business Forum on October 12, 2023.In his opening speech, the President expressed his deep gratitude to the Mongolian and French entrepreneurs and enterprisers who attended the Forum aimed at expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
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President of the French Senate Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian President
The President of Mongolia expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between Mongolia and the French Republic with the efforts of the two countries. He also appraised the crucial role of close cooperation between the legislative bodies of Mongolia and France in creating a favorable legal environment for expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. 
623 days
Onon-Balj National Park Registered to UNESCO Global Network of Biosphere Reserves
A certificate confirming the inclusion of Onon-Balj National Park in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves has been handed over to the President of Mongolia.
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President Khurelsukh Receives Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo
On October 11, 2023, Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is on a State Visit to the French Republic on October 11-14, 2023, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. 
623 days
E-Kids Application to Enable Parents to Track Their Kids
E-Mongolia electronic platform for public services will have a child protection system e-kids as a free application to track kids and receive calls. The e-kids child protection system to be launched next week will enable parents to track their child's location and receive calls for help not using internet data to access the system. A call for the free use of E-Mongolia’s e-kids system has been supported by the Minister of Digital Development and Communications Uchral Nyam-Ochir and mobile operators including Mobicom, Unitel, Skytel, G-Mobile and Ondo.
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President Khurelsukh Arrives in France for a State Visit
The President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa with his spouse Bolortsetseg Luvsandorj arrived in France for a State Visit on October 10, 2023, at the invitation of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron. 
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President of Mongolia Heads to France for a State Visit
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the French Republic on October 10-14, 2023. 
624 days
Mining Week-2023 Highlights Transparent and Responsible Mining
"Mining Week-2023", a conference to share the latest news and information on the mining industry, which is a pillar of Mongolia's economy is taking place on October 9-13.The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry and the Mongolian National Mining Association are jointly organizing this year's conference. The conference aims to attract investment, provide investors with government policy and legal reforms of the industry, present new projects, market trends, and the investment environment, openly discuss and seek solutions for the issues facing the industry, and to outlook future development.
625 days
Tree Planting on the 75th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between Mongolia and the DPRK
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as well as the 35th anniversary of the visit of North Korean Leader Kim Il Sung to Mongolia on 6th this October, the Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea jointly planted a tree near a high school in Altanbulag soum, Tuv aimag. 
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Mongolian-German Education Cooperation to Be in Focus in 2024
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Helmut Rudolf Kulitz.
626 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan Presents Copy of Letter of Credence
On October 2, 2023, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan B. Bayarsaikhan presented a copy of her Letter of Credence to Okano Masataka, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events on October 9-15:
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Two Ministers Newly Appointed
Yesterday, Member of Parliament Delgersaikhan Borkhuu was appointed as a Cabinet Member and Chair of the National Committee on the Reduction of Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar and Member of Parliament Enkhbayar Battumur as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs, getting approval from the State Great Khural.
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ADB Approves USD 100 Million Loan to Strengthen Mongolia’s Fiscal, Financial, and Economic Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD100 million loan to strengthen Mongolia’s fiscal, financial, and economic resilience. The program supports tax revenue growth through structural improvements in domestic tax administration and increased alignment with international tax treaties around profit shifting and the automatic exchange of information.
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Chinzorig Crowned Champion at Asian Games Hangzhou
Bronze Medalist of the World Championships and Honored Athlete of Mongolia, B. Chinzorig, took home the gold in the men's 57-63.5 kg weight class of the boxing competition at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. 
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 4 hours
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 5 hours
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 7 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 8 hours
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 8 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 9 hours
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 9 hours
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 10 hours
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 10 hours
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 10 hours
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 11 hours
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 11 hours
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 1 day
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 1 day
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 1 day
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 1 day
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 1 day
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 1 day
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 1 day
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 1 day
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 1 day
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 2 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 2 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 2 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 2 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 2 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 3 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 3 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 3 days
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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 6 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 7 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 7 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 7 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 8 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 8 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 9 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 9 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 9 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 9 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 10 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 10 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 10 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 10 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 10 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 10 days
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Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 11 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 13 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 13 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 13 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 13 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 13 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 13 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 13 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 13 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 13 days
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