Highlights
First Mongolian satellite launched into space
June 4, Sunday saw the launch of Mongolia’s very first satellite ‘Mazaalai’, made by Mongolians, at Kennedy Space Center, Florida at 5.50AM (Ulaanbaatar time)with SpaceX Falcon9 rocket. The launch was supposed to take place on June 2, but had to be postponed due to weather factor.
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Presidential candidates to launch election campaigns tomorrow
June 6, Tuesday is the launch day of campaigns for the upcoming Presidential election.
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PM discusses railroads, energy and environment cooperation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister
On the sidelines of his participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat held a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich to exchange views on various issues regarding Mongolia-Russia bilateral ties, including energy, environment, infrastructure and agricultural cooperation.
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Deutche Bahn company to support constructions of new railways
Mongolian delegation headed by Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat attends the International Transport Forum’s 2017 Summit on Governance of Transport from May 31 to June 02 in Leipzig, Germany. The delegates are learning from international experiences on transportation governance, paying particular attention to organizing subway project and development of policy on freight distribution.
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Mongolia to host business forum with Eurasian Economic Commission this October
Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat met with Tigran Sureni Sargsyan, the Chairman of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Mr. Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the PM for attending the 21st annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He said that it will help develop cooperation between Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Commission.
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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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Thermal Power Plant 5 Project Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 9 minutes
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 1 hour
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 1 hour
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 1 hour
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 3 hours
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 4 hours
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Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 1 day
Mongolian Artist Crowned Winner of ‘Silk Way Star’ Song Competition 1 day
Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 1 day
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Mongolia, Russia Sign MoU to Deepen Financial Cooperation 1 day
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Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 5 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 5 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 5 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 5 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 6 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 6 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 6 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 6 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 6 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 6 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 6 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 6 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 6 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 6 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 6 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 7 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 7 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 7 days
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Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 7 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 7 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 7 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 7 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 7 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 7 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 7 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 7 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 7 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 8 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 8 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 8 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 8 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 8 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 8 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 8 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 8 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 8 days
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Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 8 days
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