Highlights
Justice Minister S.Byambatsogt meets Minister of Public Security of China
During his working visit to People's Republic of China, MP S.Byambatsogt, Minister of Justice and Home Affairs met with Guo Shengkun, Minister of Public Security of China on May 9 and signed the action program of cooperation between the Ministries. The program, which covers the period 2017-2022, creates an opportunity to develop legal environments required for initiating cooperation in law enforcement sector and establish transboundary anti-crime ties.
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Prime Minister to visit China and attend Belt and Road Summit
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/  On May 12 to 15, upon the invitation of Xi Jinping, the President of China,  Prime Minister J.Erdenebat will attend “Belt and Road” summit  in Beijing and pay a visit to China at the invitation of Li Keqiang, current Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.  
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Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister wraps his visit to Mongolia
“Turkey can share its experience on infrastructure development with Mongolia. There could also be mutual interests in cooperation in mining sector. The two countries must work together in agriculture and tourism. Especially, flight frequency is increased between Turkey and Mongolia will open a big door for European tourists”, said Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey as he concluded his working visit to Mongolia on May 9, Tuesday.
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Mongolia and Mexico sign document for cultural and humanitarian cooperation
On May 3, B.Altangerel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United Mexican States and Dr. Martha Navarro-Albo, Director General for Scientific and Technical Cooperation of the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation signed an intergovernmental program between Mongolia and Mexico on cooperation in the fields of education, art, culture, physical training, sports and youth development in 2017-2020.
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UN ESCAP projects 2 percent economic growth for Mongolia in 2017
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has released the 2017 Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific which was launched on May 9, Tuesday at UN House, Ulaanbaatar.
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Professional boxer N.Tugstsogt receives State Champion title
"King-Tug" nicknamed N.Tugstsogt has recently claimed another win against his rival and has been presented with the first championship belt. With his five consecutive wins, N.Tugstsogt received a title of ‘State Champion' and has not lost yet on the professional boxing ring.
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Mongol Daguur specially protected area may be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
2017 meeting of a working group of the Dauria International Protected Area (DIPA) was held on May 4-5 in Choibalsan city of Dornod aimag, where the Mongol Daguur or Dauria the steppe and wetland region of Mongolia is located. 
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Mongolian team wins third place in Asian Draughts Championship
Asian Draughts Championship 2017 took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between April 15 and 28. From among the players of over 10 countries such as China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Japan, Turkmenistan and Lebanon, Mongolians won 34 medals which consists of 13 gold, 13 silver and 8 bronze medals.
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World War II heroes honored on the occasion of Victory Day
Today, May 09, ceremonies to pay respect to the heroes of the war were held at the Monument of Soviet Soldiers on the Zaisan Hill and the Monument of Marshal of the Soviet Union G.K.Zhukov in Ulaanbaatar, dedicated to the 72th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.  Representatives from the Ministry of Defense, General Staff of the Armed Forces and Embassies of Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan in Mongolia and Mongolian and Russian citizens took part in the ceremonies.
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Mongolia-Vietnam Business Meeting takes place
In scope of the official visit of Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia, a Mongolia-Vietnam Business Meeting was co-organized by the Embassy of Vietnam, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mongolian Employers’ Federation today, May 9 at Tuushin Hotel.
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Mountaineer D.Otgonkhuu wins Red Fox Elbrus Race
Mongolian mountaineer D.Otgonkhuu gained a gold medal from the international Red Fox Elbrus Race 2017, by mountain running to the top of the Mount Elbrus /5642 meters/ for 2 hours, 59 minutes and 13 seconds. The annual international race was held on the Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, from May 1 to 5.
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Mongolia and Turkey to cooperate on transport development
On May 09, today, B.Tsogtgerel, Deputy Minister of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia received Ahmet Yildiz, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and Ahmet Yazal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia. 
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Summer Universiade invites E.Munkhbilegt as referee
One of the first-rate table tennis referees in Mongolia E.Munkhbilegt was invited to act as a referee in the XXIX Summer Universiade, which is scheduled to take place in Taipei city in Taiwan between August 19 and 30, 2017.
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Justice Minister paying working visit to China
Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt is paying a working visit to the People’s Republic of China on May 8-12. Within the visit, an action plan of cooperation in 2017-2021 between the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia and Ministry of Public Security of China was signed.
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Four boxers win medals at Asian Championship
International Masters of Sports G.Gan-Erdene and B.Chinzorig made the final fight for gold in their respective weights yesterday, May 8, at the Asian Boxing Championships. They both claimed silver medals.
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Red-listed tree planted in Dundgobi province
A very rare 'tooroi tree' registered in the Red Book of Mongolia have been planted in Dundgobi aimag for the first time, with an initiative of NAB Group director B.Amarsanaa. Though tooroi, one of the species of populous tree is a Gobi desert plant, it does not grow in Dundgobi aimag.  “- We planted 60 tooroi trees. The tree needs a lot of watering. If these trees accustom to soil and grows well, we will plant more next year” said Mr.B.Amarsanaa. The trees will grow edging foothill of the Bor Ovoo Hill, in a park of Mandalgobi city. The tree seedlings were brought from the Alxa League (Alshaa aimag) of Inner Mongolia, autonomous region of PRC, where a forest of tooroi grows, attracting hundreds of tourists.
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Events you don’t want to miss in May
With the most pleasant season of year approaching, a number of events are in line for residents of Ulaanbaatar this month, and we are naming the major events you want to mark on your calendar in May.
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Deputy Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg meets her Turkish counterpart
On May 8, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Battsetseg received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, who is paying a visit to Mongolia on May 6-9. At the meeting, Deputy Minister B.Battsetseg expressed her satisfaction with the successful development of the bilateral relations between Mongolia and Turkey in areas of politics, defense, culture and education. She then noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia would like to cooperate with Turkey to intensify bilateral economic and trade ties in the future.
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Mongolian wrestlers head to Asian Championship 2017
“Asian Championship 2017”, a continental championship is scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India between May 10 and 14. Organized by the Asian Associated Wrestling Committee, the tournament will take place in 3 categories of Freestyle Seniors (in 57, 61, 65, 70, 74, 86 and 97 kg weight range), Greco-Roman (in 59, 66, 71, 75, 80 and 85 kg weight range) and Women’s wrestling Seniors (in 48, 53, 55, 58, 60, 63, 69 and 75 kg weight range).
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MCC targets to improve water supply and sanitation of Ulaanbaatar
On May 8, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold received Ms. Fatema Z. Sumar, the Regional Deputy Vice President of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s /MCC/ who is paying a working visit to Mongolia on May 8 to 9.    The MCC's Investment Management Committee held its meeting on April 5 to make a decision to commence feasibility studies and detailed studies of projects to be implemented under the second MCC compact in with Mongolia. In this connection, Ms. Fatema Z. Sumar arrived in Ulaanbaatar to meet with authorities of Ulaanbaatar city, including Mayor of Ulaanbaatar  and line ministries exchanging views on further cooperation. 
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Asian Development Bank Holds Business Session of the Board of Governors 5 hours
FIDE Candidate Master Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Among the Frontrunners at the Asian Individual Chess Championships 6 hours
Construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" Commences 7 hours
Over 7000 Visitors Gather at the Daurian Rhododendron Festival in Erdenebulgan Soum 7 hours
From Coast to the Capital: a Week-Long Journey Through South Korea 8 hours
Princess Maha Chakri Award to Be Conferred to Mongolian Teacher 10 hours
Fiber Network and Data Infrastructure to Be Expanded Across Mongolia’s Gobi Region 11 hours
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival to Commence on May 26 14 hours
Bib Number Allotment for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" Commences Today 14 hours
Ulaanbaatar City to Cooperate with Domestic Manufacturers on 24 Mega Projects 14 hours
Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte 15 hours
Passenger Information Center of Mongolia Gains Access to IATA Data 15 hours
“The Contemplation of Tsogtu Khung-Taiji” Documentary Film Premieres 15 hours
Celebrate Europe Day at the National Park on May 17 16 hours
President of Mongolia Attends the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1 day
Ulaanbaatar and Budapest Discuss Collaborating in Introducing Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Methods 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia will Support the Professional Development and Research Endeavors of Nurses 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Now Home to Maple Tree Park 1 day
Mongolian Judokas Win Three Medals at the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 1 day
World Bank to Support Standing Committees to Mobilize International Financial Resources Towards Social Sectors 1 day
First Census on Mongolia’s Population during the Early 20th Century Published 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Cultural Days Promote "Go Mongolia" National Brand in Budapest 1 day
Today Marks International Nurses Day 1 day
“Made in Mongolia-2025” Expo to Take Place in Sydney 1 day
Mongolian Team Captures Seven Medals at the XXV Asian Physics Olympiad 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of Mongolia Attends the Victory Day Parade 3 days
Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Theatre to Play Leading Roles in "Giselle" in Mongolia 4 days
Draft Law on Ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation on Pension between Mongolia and Kazakhstan Submitted 4 days
“Climate-Related Disclosure Guideline” for Financial Institutions in Mongolia Released 4 days
“Hidden Art in Archaeological Finds” Exhibition Opens at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 4 days
Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 4 days
Construction and Major Maintenance in Mongolia Amount to MNT 1.4 Trillion 4 days
Mongolian Mountaineers to Summit Mount Everest 4 days
Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 4 days
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 4 days
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 5 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 5 days
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 5 days
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 5 days
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 5 days
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 5 days
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 5 days
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 5 days
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 5 days
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 5 days
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 6 days
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 6 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 6 days
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 6 days
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 6 days
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 6 days
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 6 days
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 6 days
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 6 days
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 6 days
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 6 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 6 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 6 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 7 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 7 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 7 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 7 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 7 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 7 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 7 days
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