Highlights
Nationwide voter turnout stands at 18.83 percent
The nationwide voter turnout reaches 18.83 percent in the first five hours of the second ballot of presidential election.
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Two loan agreements with ADB ratified
During the last day of the Parliamentary spring session held on July 6, the parliament ratified two loan agreements with the Asian Development Bank. Social Welfare Support  Program Phase 2 is a part of the funding portfolio of the Extended Fund Facility of the International Monetary Fund. 18 policy measures are planned to be taken in two phases, including lowering budget deficit, making social welfare program more efficient and upgrading database of targeted groups. USD 150 million ADB loan will have a 15-year term, including a grace period of three years.
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Parliamentary spring session closed
The Parliamentary spring session of 2017 closed yesterday on July 6. The session continued for 55 working days and adopted 18 independent laws, 113 law amendments and ratifications of 9 loan agreements and 30 resolutions.
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Voting begins in second round of presidential election
Mongolians vote in a second round of presidential election for the first time today, July 7.
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Exhibition of Mongolian People's Revolution heroes on display
“Heroes of the People’s Revolution” exhibition opened at Mongolian Military Museum today on July 6, displaying the lives and struggles of 12 outstanding leaders who shed their blood and led the revolt during 1921’s People’s Revolution.
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Renovation of agricultural machinery 60 percent complete
Renovation of agricultural machinery is running with 60 percent completion, importing mainly grain combines and threshing machines, underlined Ts.Bolorchuluun, Chairman of Agriculture Policy implementation management department of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.  
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Order of Polar Star awarded to foreign citizens
Several foreign citizens received Order of the Polar Star today, July 6, pursuant to a presidential decree.
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Lakebed of Khukh Nuur cleaned
The "Khuren baavgai” (Brown Bear) company, which runs activities of environmental assessment and research cleaned the bottom of Khukh Nuur (Blue Lake) this spring. The ecosystem of the lake, the lowest point of Mongolia situated in the southwest of Ereentsav soum of Dornod aimag, has been degraded over the last few years due to devastating slug propagation in the Khukh Lake. In this regard, a bid was announced for studies to be financed from aimag budget and "Khuren Baavgai" Company won the bid.  
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Parliament to close spring session today
After finalizing its autumn session agenda, Parliament will close the spring session today, July 6.
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Zaisan Hill complex opening expected in December
Mongolians will enjoy films in 4D at the newest culture & entertainment complex in town ‘Zaisan Hill’ which is expected to open later this year.
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Naadam tickets on counter on July 8-9
Tickets to Naadam festival at the Stadium will be sold on July 8-9.
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Hague Tribunal dismissed complaint against Mongolian Government
The Government of Mongolia won in the arbitration dispute with three Chinese investors to Tumurtein Khuder Company. The investors appealed to the permanent court of Arbitration at the Hague in February 2010, concerning the Government agency’s decision on cancellation of Tumurtei khuder company’s license of Tumurtei iron ore mine. On June 30, the arbitral tribunal made decision to dismiss the claimants’ requests in full.
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Mongolia calls for Northeast Asian countries to hold security dialogue
Under the theme “25 years of CICA: For Asian Security and Development”, the second non-governmental forum of Conference on Interaction and Conference-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) took place in Beijing, China on June 28-29. The forum was attended by over 300 delegates including CICA member states, observer states (organizations) and relevant countries in the region and discussed issues such as security situations in Asia, how to achieve common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia and jointly build the Belt and Road.
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Fire fighting units to be newly established in soums
Fire fighting units will be newly established in Bayan-Undur soum of Orkhon aimag, Khatgal village of Alag-Erdene soum of Khovsgol aimag, Zereg soum of Hovd aimag as well as a search and rescue unit in Erdenedalai soum, Dundgobi province. The Government made this decision considering the high risks of forest, steppe and indoor fires and number of the population, entities and companies of these soums. Fire fighting unit with 4th class has to have 47 employees, but the staff number of the new units has been set to be 39, taking into account the economic difficulties.
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Regulations on Establishing Senior's Fund approved
During the Cabinet's regular session on July 4, “Regulations on Establishing Seniors’ Fund” was approved. The Seniors’ Fund will provide additional pension, fuel and support on finding jobs, running businesses, finding accommodations, paying respect on national holidays such as Lunar New Year, building and repairing houses, granting monetary aid for treatment and medicines, organizing cultural and sports event for both retired and working elders.
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Nighttime electricity tariff discount involves rural households
“Regulations on Granting Electricity Tariff Discounts to Ger District Households” was revised during the Parliament’s plenary session on July 4.   Accordingly, nighttime electricity cost of ger districts has reduced by 100 percent, while the center of each Aimag and soum with over 10 thousand population will receive 50 percent nighttime electricity discounts. By an estimate, around 140 thousand household will be involved in the discount.
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Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil receives Ambassador of Canada Ed Jager
On July 4, Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia received Ed Jager, Ambassador of Canada to Mongolia upon finishing his tenure in Mongolia.
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43 buses received on a loan from South Korea
During its meeting on July 4, Tuesday, the Cabinet authorized Finance Minister B.Choijilsuren to establish a loan agreement with the Republic of Korea.
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Naadam holidays to begin on July 10
During its meeting on July 4, Tuesday, the Cabinet decided to make July 10, Monday a public holiday.
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Citizens to own shares of Erdenet Mining Corporation
During its meeting on July 4, Tuesday, the Cabinet assigned corresponding Ministers and authorities to resolve the issue of taking the 49 percent of Erdenet Mining Corporation into government ownership.
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President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 1 day
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 2 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 2 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 2 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 2 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 2 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 2 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 2 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 2 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 2 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 2 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 3 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 3 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 3 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 3 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 3 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 3 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 4 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 4 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 4 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 4 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 4 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 4 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 4 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 4 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 5 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 5 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 5 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 5 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 5 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 5 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 5 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 5 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 5 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 5 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 5 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 8 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 8 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 8 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 8 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 8 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 10 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 10 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 11 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 12 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 12 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 13 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 13 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 14 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 14 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 14 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 14 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 14 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 14 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 15 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 15 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 16 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 16 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 16 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 16 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 17 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 17 days
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