Highlights
Friendship Melodies – Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is proud to host members of the Philadelphia Orchestra for a June 1-4, 2017, visit to Mongolia.
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Guidelines on Government-funded Healthcare adopted
During its regular meeting on May 30, Tuesday, the Cabinet adopted Guidelines on Government-funded Healthcare.
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Operational guidelines for Emergency Commission revised
During its regular meeting on May 30, Tuesday, the Cabinet approved a revision to Operational Guidelines for State Emergency Commission.
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Prime Minister proposes to dismiss Education Minister
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat on Tuesday submitted a proposal concerning the dismissal of J.Batsuuri, Minister for Education, Culture, Science and Sports to Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold.
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Off-road racing to run for Gobi Bear conservation
‘Mazaalai trophy 2017’ off-road racing, aimed to attract public attention to conservation of Mazaalai or Gobi Bear, will be held for the second time on 3-4 June at the Moringiin Davaa, suburb of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Preparation works to start some major projects completed
Within the implementation of the Government action plan in 2016-2020, preparation works for starting projects of Tavantolgoi, Gatsuurt and Bagakhangai power plant have completed, said Finance Minister B.Choijilsuren. Today, Budgetary standing committee of Parliament held the first hearing of Parliamentary resolution draft on adaptation of Basic guidelines of social and economic development of Mongolia in 2018. The Finance Minister and other officials answered questions of parliament members during the discussion. 
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Speaker M.Enkhbold congratulates Hakuho for 38th win
Speaker of Mongolian Parliament M.Enkhbold received today, May 30, the 69th Yokozuna (Grand Champion) of Japanese professional sumo M.Davaajargal and congratulated him on the 38th win in a bimonthly competition of the highest division of sumo. Mr Enkhbold then wished him many more years of success on the round ring of professional sumo.
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Border checkpoints to increase capacity by next year
During the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget’s meeting on May 30, a discussion was held on the Parliament’s draft resolution of the “Basic Guidelines for 2018 socio-economic development”.  
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Health Minister meets IOM Regional Director
On May 29, A.Tsogtsetseg, Health Minister of Mongolia received Maria Nenette Motus, Regional Director of International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Asia and the Pacific.   At the meeting, Maria Nenette Motus introduced that the IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
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MFA Open Day brings a multi-cultural atmosphere to central square
“Having established diplomatic relations with 186 countries around the world and joined 58 international organizations, Mongolia has become a respected member of the international community”, remarked Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil as he gave a speech at the Open Day of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, May 30.
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Russian Minister of Internal Affairs to visit Mongolia
Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, General of the Police V.A.Kolokoltsev is to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia S.Byambatsogt. 
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Sand Festival 2017 to take place in Gobi-Altai aimag in July
Sand Festival-2017 cultural event will take place on July 24-25 at the Ereen Lake tourist camp in Gobi-Altai aimag, Mongolia. During the festival, various cultural events, an exhibition of 'Made in Mongolia' products products for tourists, and sport competitions, sand volleyball, relay race to mountain top, sandboarding, sand sumo wrestling, polo match, anklebone shooting, children’s wrestling, and colt racing will be held. 
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10 thousand children to be gifted free milk on Children’s Day
As the UN Food and Agriculture Organization marks the 17th World Milk Day on June 1, Mongolia is to celebrate the day for the second time under the slogan ‘Let’s bless the future with milk’ this Thursday, Children’s Day.
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Speaker M.Enkhbold meets delegates from Thailand
On May 29, Monday, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received delegates of Thailand led by Kosol Petchsuwan, President of Mongolia-Thailand Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of National Legislative Assembly of Thailand.
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Prime Minister presents government's actions in light industry
During the Parliament’s plenary session held on May 26, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat presented the Government’s activities towards developing light industry.  According to PM J.Erdenebat, the economic growth has shown increases in the first quarter of 2017. The major products in the sector, namely cashmere, wool, leather, textiles, wood and carpentry products constitute 60 percent of the total output of the industry. As of 2016, around 2 thousand factories were operating in this field, providing workplace for 48.8 thousand people.  
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Final stage of project on mother and child’s health launched
"Innovation in maternal and newborn health services, Mongolia: from pilot to Institutionalization”, the exit phase of the Telemedicine project was launched today, May 29. The project has been under realization since 2007 with support of UN Population Fund and the Government of Luxembourg.
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National currency rate strengthened amid foreign exchange reserves increase
Mongolian national currency rate against US dollar has been tightened in the last several days. According to the Bank of Mongolia, today, May 29, buy rate of one USD equals to MNT2395, and sell rate equals to MNT2406.50 on the interbank foreign exchange platform.  A few days ago, for example on May 25, buy rate was MNT2405 and sell rate was MNT2411.
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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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First ever project to target financial consumer protection underway
The Asian Development Bank established a memorandum of understanding with Bank of Mongolia on realizing financial consumer protection sub-component of Supporting Financial sector development and stability of Mongolia project. Within the project, a study on financial consumer protection was carried-out and a recommendation was released. 
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Program for Herders’ pre-school children wraps up
Save the Children Mongolia and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports have successfully implemented a project that helps herders’ children make a good start to their education. The project demonstrated significant results for 8,500 herder children, their parents, teachers, community and rural areas.
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World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 11 hours
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 1 day
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 1 day
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 2 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 2 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 3 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 3 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 3 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 3 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 3 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 3 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 4 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 4 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 5 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 5 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 6 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 6 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 6 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 6 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 6 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 6 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 7 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 7 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 7 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 7 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 7 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 8 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 8 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 8 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 8 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 8 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 8 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 8 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 8 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 8 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 8 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 9 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 9 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 9 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 11 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 11 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 11 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 11 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 12 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 12 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 12 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 12 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 12 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 12 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" 13 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 13 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 13 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 13 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 13 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 13 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 13 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 13 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 13 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 13 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 13 days
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