Highlights
Cyclists to compete for 24 hours to pass 240 km race
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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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State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 13 minutes
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 34 minutes
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 3 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 3 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 3 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 3 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 3 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 3 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 4 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 4 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 4 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 4 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 4 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 4 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 4 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 5 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 5 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 5 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 5 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 5 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 6 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 6 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 6 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 6 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 6 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 6 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 6 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 6 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 6 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 6 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 6 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 9 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 9 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 9 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 9 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 9 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 11 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 11 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 12 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 13 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 13 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 14 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 14 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 15 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 15 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 15 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 15 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 16 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 16 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 17 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 17 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 17 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 17 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 18 days
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