Highlights
Parliament ratifies IDA financing program of USD 79 million
On June 2, the State Great Khural (parliament) adopted the bill on ratification of the General Program of Financing, signed by the Government of Mongolia, the World Bank and International Development Association (IDA).
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Cooperation documents signed between Mongolia and Russia
On 1 June, several documents on bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and the Russian Federation were signed within the framework of the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum, in which Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat is participating.
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Goal set to maintain government debt within 60 percent of GDP
Report on the current state and perspective of the country’s economy, government budget and financial situation was uncovered during today’s parliament session. The information was presented by the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt.
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Cross-border cooperation to be further developed with Buryatia
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat, who is attending the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, received acting Head and Chairman of Government of Republic of Buryatia of Russia A.S.Tsydenov on June 1. During the meeting, the parties talked about development of cross-border cooperation, trade and investment relations of the two countries and influencing factors to them. 
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PM J.Erdenebat taking part in St.Petersburg International Economic Forum
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is taking part in the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum on 1-3 June in Sankt-Peterburg, Russia. At the opening meeting of the forum, UN General Secretary and Prime Ministers of Mongolia, Gabon and Serbia made speeches. 
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MONTSAME’s director attends information discussion at SPIEF 2017
The Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2017 commenced on Thursday. Director of MONTSAME Agency B.Ganchimeg took part in the discussion dubbed “False and True Information: Pressing issues of contemporary information world”, organized by TASS Agency of Russia.
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Famous Chinese explorer traveling through Mongolia
Sun Jian, famous traveler, photographer and blogger from China, who has over 10 million followers on social media, is visiting Mongolia from May 29 to June 2. Mr. Sun Jian has visited 105 countries and over 40 of them were supported by the government or state organizations. This time, “Munkh Khariltsaa” (Ethernal relations) NGO, “Juulchin” LLC and “Mongol Nomadic” resort have invited Mr. Sun Jian after discussing the trip for over a year. With an aim to give positive feedbacks to his followers and Chinese people, Mr. Sun Jian has been traveling around Ulaanbaatar and north side of the country, including Khar Khorin, Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and Khuvsgul Lake.
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Parliament adopts 2018 directions for social and economic development
During its plenary session on May 31, Wednesday, Parliament adopted the document ‘2018 Main Directions for Social and Economic Development of Mongolia’.
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108 moms awarded with "Glorious Mother” order
The First and Second “Glory of Mother” Orders were bestowed upon 108 mothers today, June 1, the International Day for Protection of Children’s Right. The Orders were handed by the President of Mongolia, Mr Ts.Elbegdorj. According to the law, the mothers, who gave birth to and raised four or more children are awarded the order.   
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Mongolia's population is getting younger each year
The initiative to observe the first day of June as an International Day of protecting children's rights first came up as one of the results of the 1925 Assembly of the League of Nations, held in Geneva. Mongolia joined the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990 as its fifth member. The International Children's Day is observed every year since June 1 of 1952 in Mongolia. Children under age of 18 constituted 34.6 percent (one million 79 thousand 730 children) of the total population of Mongolia by the end of 2016, making it a very "young" nation. A total of 79,382 babies were born last year, according to the National Statistics Office.
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International Children's Day events
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The International Children's Day is being observed today nationwide as a public holiday. Following events are expected on the occassion:
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ADB begins new Mongolia partnership with USD 250 million to avert crisis in social services and banking sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors has endorsed a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Mongolia, which envisages total assistance of USD1.2 billion over the 2017-2020 period, and also approved two policy-based loans (PBLs) totaling USD250 million to start implementation of the new CPS. The loans will help maintain funding for social welfare programs for the poor and vulnerable people and stabilize and restructure the banking industry during the implementation of an extended fund facility of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on 24 May.
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Construction of Mongolia's largest flyover starts in Ulaanbaatar
The construction of the largest flyover in Ulaanbaatar city launched today May 31, where a foundation stone laying ceremony of the construction was held. The project has 6 component parts. The main flyover between the Olympics Street and Ikh Mongol Uls Street, passing over Narnii zam (Sun road) and 406th railway crossing will be 470-meter long and 16.5-meter wide, with 4 lanes. Three sub-bridges will be constructed connecting the main flyover with Narnii Zam. The biggest sub-bridge and auto road to the south will be 637-meter long 7.5-meter wide with 2 lanes, while the other two will have a length of 170-meter and 270-meter and width of 7.5-meter and 8.5-meter with one lane each.  
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Russian Minister of Internal Affairs meets high-level officials of Mongolia
Russian Minister Vladimir Kolokotsov is paying a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt. Within the framework of his visit, a cooperation agreement between the Mongolian Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs and Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs was renewed and signed today.
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Cooperation agreement with Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs renewed after 16 years
Today, May 31, a revised agreement for cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs of Mongolia and Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia was signed by the Ministers, revising the agreement after 16 years.
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Open digital library on traditional games launched in Mongolian version
“Traditional games and sports constitute an inalienable part of the intangible cultural heritage of the world”, remarked Dr. Marielza Oliveira, Director and Representative at UNESCO Beijing Office during her opening speech at the launch ceremony of the Mongolian Edition of Open Digital Library on Traditional Games on May 31, Wednesday.
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Events to keep an eye on in June 2017
Following events are expected in Mongolia in June 2017.
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Minister for Education J.Batsuuri dismissed
During the plenary meeting of Parliament, convened today, May 31, Member of Parliament Yo.Baatarbileg presented the affiliated Standing committee’s conclusion on the issue of dismissing Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri. The latter is being condemned for unsatisfactory observance of responsibilities of administering the educational sector, and policy-making and law implementing duties.
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Prime Minister departs for Russia to attend St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat left for Russia today to attend the 21st St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will held on June 1-3 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The annual business event has become a leading global platform for representatives of the business community to meet and discuss the key global economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets, and the world as a whole.
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Mongolia Report on rights of the child discussed at UN Committee session
 The 5th Report of Mongolia on the implementation of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was discussed at the 75th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on May 26 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 1 day
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 1 day
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 1 day
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 1 day
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 1 day
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 3 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 3 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 4 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 5 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 5 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 6 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 6 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 7 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 7 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 7 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 7 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 7 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 7 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 8 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 8 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 8 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 8 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 9 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 9 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 9 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 10 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 10 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 10 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 10 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 10 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 10 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 11 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 11 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 11 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 11 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 11 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 11 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 11 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 11 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 12 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 12 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 12 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 12 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 12 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 12 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 12 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 12 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 12 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 13 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 15 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 15 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 15 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 15 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 15 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 15 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 15 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 15 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 16 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 16 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 16 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 16 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 16 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 16 days
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