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Authorities urge for better climbing regulations
In the aftermath of a climbing accident on Otgontenger Mountain, which resulted in the loss of 17 lives, a consultative meeting on mountaineering sport was held in the State House on October 30
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PM suggests cooperation fields to South Korean Ambassador
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh appreciated a South Korean Government’s decision to grant a soft loan of USD 500 million in the framework of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility, as well as for its valuable contribution to strengthen Mongolia’s democracy and develop market economy.  
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Mongolian men's team wins gold in FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup
Mongolia’s men won gold in the 2nd edition of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2017 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on October 29.
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Judoka G.Odbayar wins gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
Judoka G.Odbayar won a gold medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, which took place in the United Arab Emirates on October 26-28.
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Ulaanbaatar marks 378th anniversary of founding
The day of October 29 marked the 378th anniversary of founding of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. On this occasion, S.Batbold, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar and S.Amarsaikhan, Chairman of Citizen’s Representative Khural of the capital city conveyed their greetings to the residents. The capital city authorities also visited the Turtle Monument in downtown Ulaanbaatar, erected in 1994 in memory of the founding of the city.
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Prime Minister meets US Ambassador upon completion of term
On October 27, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, Ambassador of the United States to Mongolia, on the occasion of completion of her mission here.
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President addresses ceremony of 30th anniversary of IAMS
A ceremony took place on Wednesday to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Association for Mongol Studies (IAMS) in the Ikh Tenger Complex. President of Mongolia and Vice President of the IAMS Kh.Battulga addressed the event.
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President receives German Ambassador
President Kh. Battulga received Stefan Duppel Hermann, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia, on October 25 in the State House.
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Condolences offered by Diplomatic Corps in Mongolia
The Diplomatic Corps in Mongolia expressed condolences for the loss of 17 lives on Otgontenger Mountain due to a snowslide.
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Otgontenger Calamity: death toll 17
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that three more bodies have been found on Otgontenger Mountain.
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Prime Minister meets Russian Ambassador
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh has appreciated the re-opening of Russian Trade Representation Office in Ulaanbaatar, emphasizing that establishment of a Free-Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union would be an opportunity for Mongolia to strengthen trade and economic cooperation with Russia.
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Otgontenger Calamity: 14 bodies brought to capital city
Bodies of 14 mountaineers who lost their lives on Otgontenger Mountain were brought to the capital city around 9 pm on October 24.
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PM addresses at National Forum on Air Pollution
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ At the National Forum on Air Pollution, held on October 23 at State House, Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh delivered a speech. He said, “In 2008-2016, the country spent over MNT147 billion for projects and programs to reduce air pollution in Ulaanbaatar city. With the loans of international organizations worth USD60 million, it has implemented many projects on improving stoves, low-pressure stoves and fuels, and increasing consumption of gas fuel and eco-bus and conducting experiments to connect households into gas. They showed certain results, but did not reach expected outcome."
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Ministers address national forum on reduction of air pollution
Speeches were delivered by U.Khurelsukh, Prime Minister, D.Sarangerel, Health Minister, N.Tserenbat, Environment and Tourism Minister and others at a national forum on reduction of air pollution  started Tuesday in the State House.
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President Battulga: Our country will start growing when we get rid of smoke
At the initiative of President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga, a national forum on reduction of air pollution commenced on October 24 in the State House. The forum is being co-organized by the Office of the President, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, the Office of the Governor of Ulaanbaatar and the World Health Organization.
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Otgontenger Mountain: death toll 12
Search operation began around 6.20am on October 24 on Otgontenger Mountain in Zavkhan aimag and two more bodies were found at 9.43am.
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Prime Minister meets Ambassador of China
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh expressed Mongolia’s concerns about the decreasing amount of export through the Gashuunsukhait-Gants Mod border checkpoints, on October 23.
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Mountaineers' death toll reaches 10
In a latest update on the search-and-rescue mission on Otgontenger Mountain, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that three more bodies had been found.
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Seven bodies found as NEMA continues search
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported Monday afternoon that seven of the 17 missing mountaineers had been found dead.
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MNT 9.2 billion to be spent on night-time electricity discount
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh delivered a report on the current state of energy sector during a plenary meeting of the Parliament held on October 20.
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 18 hours
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Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 21 hours
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