Highlights
Over 17,000 Participants Registered to Run in the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025” International Race
Registration for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025"  will close today, on May 20, 2025.
55 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines
At the invitation of Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Enrique A. Manalo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh will pay an official visit to the Republic of the Philippines on May 18–20, 2025.
56 days
Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Secures Silver Medal at the FIDE World Cup
The Asian Individual Chess Championships, held in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates, on May 6-16, 2025, concluded, where Mongolian chess player Mungunzul Bat-Erdene delivered a historic performance, winning the silver medal in the women’s division. 
59 days
Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection
The 37th National Book Festival will be held at Sukhbaatar Square on May 16-18, 2025, and the Office of the President of Mongolia will participate under the theme “The Mazaalai—A Source of National Pride.”
59 days
Inaugural Session of the Gobi Regional Council Takes Place
At the inaugural Session of the Gobi Regional Council held on May 12, 2025, in Sainshand soum of Dornogobi aimag, decisions were made to develop the Gobi region as a specialized industrial region and a sub-region for green energy and implement 33 projects and measures in four areas to address issues facing the region with funding from the State and local budgets.
61 days
Construction of the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Commences
The Launch Ceremony of the construction of the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway took place on May 14, 2025.
61 days
Twelve-Volume “Mongol Heritage That Spread Across the World” Donated to the Library of Parliament
Parliamentary Research and Development Institute under the Secretariat of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia invited Director of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia Academician Chuluun Sampildondov, and held an "Author's Meeting" on the twelve-volume “Mongol Heritage Spread Around the World: For Complete History” in the Library of the State Great Khural.
61 days
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival to Commence on May 26
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival, which is organized biennially, will commence on May 26, 2025. 
62 days
Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte
Member of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia and Member of the Mongolia-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte on May 12, 2025.
62 days
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Meeting on Mongolia's Regional Development Policy
On May 2, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan met with Ambassadors to Mongolia and representatives of international organizations and non-governmental organizations, and presented Mongolia’s Regional Development Policy, Government Action Plan for 2024-2028, and Mongolia’s long-term, medium-term, and short-term development policies. 
73 days
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Enterprises Operating Year-Round Tourism
During its regular session on April 30, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia approved three Resolutions, “On Certain Measures to Accelerate Development of the Northern Region,” “On Certain Measures to Develop Year-Round Tourism,” and “On Certain Measures to Support the Development of Industrial and Technology Parks in the Northern Region.”
75 days
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Visits Egiin Gol Hydropower Plant Project Site
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai visited the Egiin Gol Hydropower Plant Project site, located in Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan aimag, on April 29, 2025. 
75 days
United Airlines to Launch Flights to Mongolia in May
United Airlines LLC of the United States will operate flights from Mongolia to the United States via Japan starting on May 1, 2025.
76 days
Over 1,000 Chess Players Compete at the "Nuudel-999" Chess Tournament
The inaugural “Nuudel-999” Chess Tournament took place on April 24, 2025, at Sukhbaatar Square, aiming at promoting the sport of chess, improving players’ skills, and introducing the importance of sports to children and youth.
80 days
Seventh International Conference “Cultural Heritage of the Mongols: Collection of Manuscripts and Archival Documents” Held in St. Petersburg
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the 7th International Conference “Cultural Heritage of the Mongols: Collection of Manuscripts and Archival Documents” was held in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation, on April 19-22, 2025.
81 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win 24 Medals at the Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships
The Asia and Oceania Sambo Continental Championships 2025 took place on April 14-20, 2025, in Tashkent, the Republic of Uzbekistan. 
82 days
Economic Development Board under the Prime Minister Discusses Responses to Global Economic Situation
The 4th meeting of the Economic Development Board under the Prime Minister of Mongolia was held on April 21, 2025.
82 days
Non-Resident Ambassadors to Mongolia Present Letters of Credence to the President of Mongolia
Non-resident Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mongolia presented their Letters of Credence to President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on April 21, 2025.
83 days
A Guardian of Tradition: Exploring Mongolia’s Timeless Art of Long Songs with Enkhbaatar Gankhuyag
In a rapidly modernizing world, preserving heritage has become both a challenge and a responsibility. MONTSAME National News Agency spoke with a Mongol long-song singer Enkhbaatar Gankhuyag, Honored Artist of Mongolia, about Mongol long songs, which are recognized as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. In this revealing conversation, Mr. Enkhbaatar shares insights into the essence of Mongol culture and the profound bond between music and tradition.
83 days
“Hunnu Air” Airline Welcomes a Brand-New Jet Aircraft to Its Fleet
“Hunnu Air” airline has welcomed its brand-new E195/E2 jet aircraft, which arrived in Mongolia directly from the factory on April 19, 2025.
84 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 20 hours
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 22 hours
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 1 day
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 1 day
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 1 day
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 1 day
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 1 day
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 1 day
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 3 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 3 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 4 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 4 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 4 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 5 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 5 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 5 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 6 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 6 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 6 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 6 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 6 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 6 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 6 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 6 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 7 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 7 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 7 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 7 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 7 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 7 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 8 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 10 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 10 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 10 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 10 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 10 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 10 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 10 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 10 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 11 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 11 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" 11 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 11 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 11 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 11 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 11 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 11 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 12 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 12 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 12 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 12 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 12 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 12 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 12 days
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