Highlights
Miyakonojo city delegation meets Parliamentary Speaker
Today, May 24, Japanese delegates from Miyakonojo city, headed by the city Mayor Ikeda Takahisa, who are on a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Ulaanbaatar Mayor S.Batbold, paid a courtesy call on Parliamentary Speaker M.Enkhbold.  
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B.Tsogtbat-Ochir: Number of tourists increases during construction and tourist seasons
The Immigration Agency and the MONTSAME agency are cooperating on providing useful information to residents and visitors who are planning to travel or work in Mongolia. The following is an interview with Immigration Officer B.Tsogtbat-Ochir who addresses important issues to help foreign nationals understand Mongolian law and regulations on immigration.
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Government debt amounts to MNT20 trillion, below the threshold
As of the first quarter of this year, the Government debt is around MNT20 trillion, comprised of foreign debt of MNT13 trillion, internal debt of MNT5 trillion and Government guaranteed outstanding loan of MNT1 trillion. At the end of 2016, the Government debt totaled to MNT22 trillion, including foreign debt of MNT12 trillion, domestic debt of MNT6 trillion and Government guaranteed loan of MNT3 trillion. 
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Mongolia-Russia consular consultative meeting takes place
On May 22, the fifteenth consular consultative meeting between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Russia took place in Ulaanbaatar. At the meeting, the sides exchanged views on issues concerning consular affairs and protection of citizens’ rights and other issues of bilateral cooperation. The consular consultation was headed by Ya.Ariunbold, Director of Consular Department of Mongolian Foreign Ministry and N.M.Latipov, Vice Director of Consular Department of Russian Foreign Ministry. 
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Mazaalai miniature satellite to be launched in June
Mongolia’s very first satellite ‘Mazaalai’ will be sent to space with “SpaceX Falcon 9” rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Florida on June 2 at 5:50AM /Ulaanbaatar Time/. Aside from Mongolia, satellites of Japan, Nigeria, Ghana and Bangladesh will be delivered into space on this day. Three young Mongolian students pursuing doctorate degree at the Kyushu Institute of Technology finished building this miniature satellite on January 1, 2017. From determining the satellite’s roles to designing, developing and experimenting the satellite was all done by the students.
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UNECE launches environmental performance review of Mongolia
The Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Mongolia kicked off on 22 May 2017, with a field mission beginning in Ulaanbaatar. Fifteen experts from different countries and the United Nations secretariat will work in Mongolia for 10 days to review the country’s progress in improving environmental policies over the past three decades.
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Two resolutions sponsored by Mongolia adopted by ESCAP 73rd session
The 73rd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) convened from 15 to 19 May 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. Delegations from 45 member-states of the Commission attended the session, which was held under the theme of the “Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Energy” and discussed the issues related to enhancing cooperation on inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development in the region.
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Mongolian team performs historic best in AFC Futsal Championship
The biennial international “2017 AFC U-20 Futsal Championship” is taking place in Bangkok, Thailand between May 16 and 26. Under the head coach Erdene-Ochir Sandagdorj, Mongolian team won against the Chinese team and got qualified for the knockout stage.
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Mongolian and German health ministers pledge cooperation in training physicians
On the sidelines of her attendance in the 70th World Health Assembly, being held in Geneva, Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg met with her German counterpart Hermann Grohe and exchanged opinions on bilateral cooperation.   The dignitaries agreed on resuming annual consultative meetings of health to be hosted by both countries in turns.
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Parking complex to be built at entrance to hiking trail of Bogd Khan Mountain
A complex station of car and bicycle parking, bus stop and taxi stand will be built at the entrance to the hiking trail of the Bogd Khan Mountain, Strictly Prohibited Area (SPA), covering 1.2 ha of land. The Bogd Khan Mountain, lies in the south of Ulaanbaatar city is one of attractive traveling areas for Mongolians as well as foreigners.    There are three main routes of hiking trails to the Bogd Khan Mountain, and the busiest route Zaisan-Dugui Tsagaan-Baruun Shireet is occupied by 4000-5000 people during the weekends and 350-400 cars aggregate at the starting point, blocking the area. 
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Training on statistical data integration ongoing
A two-day training themed ‘Information and Communication Technology statistics and international trends’ is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 22-23.
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Mongolian volleyball team loses to S.Koreans in close game
The final of a section of the East Asian Volleyball Championships was between the teams of Mongolia and South Korea on Monday. The Mongolian team was defeated by 2:3 in a very close match, and was qualified for the semi-final. Mongolia’s first rival in the semi-final will be Japan. In Section A, South Korea is to play against Macao, which Mongolia clean swept by 3:0 in the first match.
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Student soldiers satisfied with theoretical training
Students partaking in the ongoing ‘Student Soldier’ program expressed their satisfaction at the program’s quality and benefits to Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri and Minister of Defense B.Bat-Erdene on May 22, Monday.
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7374 Mongolians to vote for president from abroad
The registration of Mongolians living abroad for the upcoming Presidential election was completed by May 20, reported the General Election Commission (GEC) on May 22, Monday.
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Deputy PM attending 5th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Mongolian delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is attending the  5th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Cancún, Mexico, from 22 to 26 May. The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, as recognized by the UN General Assembly, is the main forum at the global level for strategic advice, coordination, partnership development and the review of progress in the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. It was established in 2006 and is now the world's foremost gathering of stakeholders committed to reducing disaster risk and building the resilience of communities and nations. Over 5000 representatives of governments, international organizations and civil society including some prime ministers, member of parliaments, and UN high ranking officials are attending the conference.  
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Salary loan interest lowered for doctors and teachers
Doctors and teachers of state-owned medical institutions, schools and kindergartens now can get salary loan with 18 per cent interest rate and without additional fee, while general salary loan interest amounts to 21-23 per cent. 
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Mongolian delegates offer to host Open Government Partnership Forum at home
Mongolian and Sri Lankan officials have exchanged views on actions being taken in frames of the Open Government Partnership, during the visit of a Mongolian delegation, led by the head of Cabinet Secretariat, Mr J.Munkhbat, to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. On the sidelines of the visit, the Mongolian delegation met with the authorities of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agency of Information and Communication Technology, and representatives of civil societies.
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First heart transplant performed on animal
A surgical team of the First State Central Hospital, led by Academician N.Baasanjav performed the first experimental heart transplant on an animal on May 19. The hospital is implementing a program to introduce high technology of organ and cell transplantation and this kind of experimental surgeries will be carried on further.
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Children’s writer J.Dashdondog nominated for Hans Christian Anderson Award
State Prize Laureate and State Honored Cultural Figure, children’s writer Jamba Dashdondog was included in the 33 nominations of 33 countries for the “Hans Christian Anderson Award” (HCAA), which is dubbed as "Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature”. J.Dashdondog is nominated for this internationally respected award for the second time. From his works, “Gurvan maral” (The three fallow deers), “Ger” (Home), “Yesogchin”, “Khar shuvuunii tsagaan tuukh” (White tale of a black bird) and “Uuduu haysan chuluu” (Karma) are nominated in the HCAA 2018.
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Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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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 4 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 4 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 9 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 9 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 10 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 10 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 11 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 12 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 12 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 12 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 13 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 13 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 13 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 16 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 16 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 16 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 16 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" 17 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 17 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 17 days
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