Highlights
Cabinet approves national Naadam budget
During its regular meeting on April 19, Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the budget of national Naadam festival in the capital city at MNT 2 billion and 107 million, permitting Finance Minister B.Choijilsuren to allocate the money from government reserve fund.
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All tender offers to be announced by May 1
During the Cabinet’s regular meeting on April 19, Wednesday, Minister of Finance B.Choijilsuren presented a report and assessment on the 2016 activities of general budget governors in response to which the Cabinet issued several orders.
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Mongolian junior basketball team brings home 3 medals
The fifth “International Eastercup Berlin-Moabit 2017”, FIBA approved basketball tournament took place in Berlin, Germany on April 13-17. Mongolian junior athletes of two male and a female teams have participated in the event, snatching two silver and one bronze medal from the event.
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Public service to be improved with introduction of smart transportation system
The Asian Development Bank is implementing programs and projects to improve public service by introducing smart transportation system. Today, Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat met with ADB delegates, who introduced “Smart transportation system” and “Improving traffic safety” projects and future plans.
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Ambassadors attend Business Council of Mongolia monthly meeting
The Business Council of Mongolia’s monthly meeting was held on Monday, April 17 at the Best Western Tuushin with BCM Chairman Byambasaikhan Bayanjargal hosting for an audience of 110 members. Ambassador of the United States of America to Mongolia Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, Ambassador of Canada Ed Jager, Ambassador of Germany Stefan Duppel and Ambassadar of Japan Masato Takaoko were guests of the meeting. 
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Mongolia to enter 3x3 Basketball World University League
Mongolian 3x3 basketball team which claimed a gold medal at the 3rd Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship in Malaysia returned home on April 17. The champions were warmly welcomed by the gathered crowd of family members, friends, basketball fans and representatives of Mongolian National Basketball Association (MNBA) at the Chinggis Khaan international airport.
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Historical photos of democratic revolution on view
On the occasion of the 55th birth anniversary of late S.Zorig (1962-1998) who was a prominent politician and one of the leaders of Mongolia's 1990 democratic revolution, photo exhibition is on display at the National Museum of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar starting April 14. The official opening ceremony will be held on April 20 the birthday of S.Zorig, who was called 'Golden Swallow of Democracy'. 
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Mongolian satellite in orbit MONGOLSAT-1
With the establishment of an agreement with Bermuda-based Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to co-brand 14x27 MHz capacity of its ABS-2A satellite as MONGOLSAT-1, Mongolia now has a satellite in orbit. A launching ceremony was held today, April 19, and a certificate on the co-branding agreement was presented by ABS CEO Thomas Choi to Prime Minister J.Erdenebat who attended the event to give remarks.
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Over 50 schools to be involved in Eco-Schools program
Some 55 schools of 11 aimags and Ulaanbaatar city are to be newly enrolled in 'Eco-Schools' international program network and primary trainings for them are being held.   Eco-Schools Program is an international program aimed at developing nature friendly practices through granting education of green and sustainable development, based on ISO 14001 standards, environmental management system to children, youth and local communities and through increasing their participation.
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Dr. Masataka Watanabe receives Honorary Professor award from NUM
Dr. Masataka Watanabe, the Professor of Chuo University and Chair of Global Adaptation Network was awarded a title of Honorary Professor from the School of Arts and Sciences of the National University of Mongolia for his practical contribution to the Mongolian science, in particular of the NUM. As a global leading scholar in the studies of adaptation of environmental change, Dr. Masataka Watanabe was appointed as the Co-chair of the United Nations Environmental Program’s Asia Pacific Adaptation Network in 2011 and Chair of Global Adaptation Network in 2006.  
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Natural shilajit export banned for 5 years
Export of natural baragshun or shilajit is banned for five years in raw or half processed way, by the order of the Minister of Environment and Tourism. Export ban was realized in 2014, however the ban was lifted in April 2016 and statistics shows that 2335 tons of raw baragshun was exported only in 2016.   Baragshun or shilajit is an organic compound, created through accruement as a result of natural phenomenon change and therefore it takes long time to be recovered.  However some companies are exporting baragshun in raw, causing risks to deplete the resource.
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Mayors of Ulaanbaatar and Tokyo to meet
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Japan, S.Batbold, Governor of Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city is paying an official visit to Tokyo, Japan on April 17-21.        On April 19, today, Mayor S.Batbold will be meeting with Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike to exchange views on bilateral relations between the two cities.
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Neil Sacker: Expenditure on social protection will not be lowered
Yesterday, April 18, President of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) Kh.Amgalanbaatar organized a closed meeting with Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund  in Mongolia Neil Saker to discuss about IMF's Extended Fund Facility program.
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City authorities formulate road master plan
Speaking to residents of several Khoroos of Songino-Khairkhan district during a recent meeting, Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar P.Bayarkhuu stated, “The capital city authorities have planned robust infrastructure development in the frameworks of which several measures are to be taken in the near future”.
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Presidential candidate nomination dates fixed
The nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election will take place on May 2-6, in compliance with the Law of Mongolia on Election which regulates that nomination of presidential candidates will begin 55 days prior to election day and end 5 days prior to the election day.
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Central bank delegates to attend IMF and World Bank spring meeting
Today, April 18, delegates led by Governor of Bank of Mongolia N.Bayarsaikhan left for Washington D.C, US to attend the 2017 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund. 
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Monthly information session by Foreign Ministry takes place
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia held a monthly “Information hour” meeting and gave information about main actions and measures being carried-out in foreign affairs for the media. Kh.Mandakhtsetseg, Director of the Department of Public Diplomacy and Communication informed about an online meeting of Ts.Munkh-Orgil with Mongolia's diplomatic missions abroad and non-government organizations and Mongolian nationals living in other countries. 45 diplomatic missions and 28 NGOs and associations of Mongolian nationals in foreign countries attended the meeting. 
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Mongolia to host World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships
The Mongolian Bodybuilding Fitness Federation (MBFF) will host the 9th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Ulaanbaatar from October 3 to 9, 2017. This is the first time for MBFF to host this event.
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Smart Investment Policies Can Unleash Mongolia’s Livestock Exports
Mongolia’s rich pastoral history, current livestock surplus, and geographic proximity to major markets, offer great potential for the country to become a competitive exporter of quality livestock and livestock-based products. Investor-friendly policies, combined with competiveness policy reforms, can transform the sector, international and Mongolian experts said at a workshop in Mongolia today, April 18. 
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Czech Parliament delegates visit Mongolian Parliament
Czech parliament delegates headed by Zuzka Bebarova-Rujbrova, Member of Parliament, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Petitions and Head of Czech-Mongolian friendship group at the Czech Parliament are visiting Mongolia. Today, April 18, the delegates met with chairwoman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions D.Sarangerel, Chairman of Standing Committee on Justice Sh.Radnaased and others and the parties exchanged information on the activities of the Standing Committees.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 1 day
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 1 day
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 1 day
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 1 day
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 3 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 3 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 3 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 3 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 3 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 3 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 3 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 3 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 3 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 3 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 4 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 4 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 4 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 4 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 4 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 4 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 4 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 4 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 4 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 4 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 4 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 5 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 5 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 5 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 5 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 5 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 6 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 6 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 6 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 6 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 9 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 9 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 10 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 10 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 10 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 11 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 11 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 11 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 12 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 13 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 13 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 13 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 13 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 13 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 13 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 16 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 16 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 16 days
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