Highlights
More Opportunities for Local Areas Supporting Mining
With the passage of the draft law on amendments to the Law on Minerals at the plenary session of the State Great Khural, the legal environment of the sector will become more transparent and stable, positively affecting long-term development and the rights and interests of local communities, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources reported.
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U.S. to Provide Aviation Safety Technical Assistance to Mongolia for Direct Flights
As part of preparations to launch direct flights between Mongolia and the United States, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will implement a technical assistance project worth USD 2.6 million to support civil aviation safety standards.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of February 9-15, 2026.
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Achbadrakh Finishes 10km Skiathlon at 55th
In the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Mongolian athlete of the National team and "Khilchin" Sports Club, International Master of Sports Achbadrah Batmunkh, competed in the cross-country skiing 10 km (10+10) skiathlon, placing 55th out of 75 athletes from 38 countries. 
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Narantuya Wins Back-to-Back Asian Snooker Championship Titles
At the 2026 Asian Snooker Championship held in Doha, Qatar, Mongolian athlete and International Master Narantuya B. claimed the gold medal.
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COP17 Slogan Officially Announced
The slogan of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17), “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope,” has been announced.
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Importance of Strengthening Mongolia-Japan Friendly Relations and Cooperation Underscored
Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) Uchral Nyam-Osor met Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia Igawahara Masaru on February 6, 2026.
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COP17 to Bring Closer Stakeholders’ Views
Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, Uchral Nyam-Osor, received the Executive Secretary of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Ms. Yasmine Fouad, who has arrived to review the preparations for the Conference.
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Mongolian MP Elected President of IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians
The 179th session of the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is taking place from February 2-18, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Government Organizations to Become More Open and Accountable
During its regular session on February 4, 2026, the Government of Mongolia approved updated regulations on “managing official websites, publishing, updating, and monitoring open and transparent information in digital form, and rules on ensuring transparency of open details, setting transparency indicators, and conducting evaluations.”
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Government Approves New Administrative Building at Ulaanbaatar International Airport
At its meeting on February 4, 2026, the Government approved amendments to the concession agreement for the management project of Ulaanbaatar’s new international airport, allowing for the construction of an additional administrative building and the expansion of the airport’s parking facilities.
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Prime Minister Meets Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Yasmine Fouad, on February 3, 2026.
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Mongolian Junior Swimmers Win 71 Medals
Mongolian athletes won 71 medals at the “Asian Open Schools Invitational Championships Bangkok”, an international junior swimming competition held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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UNCCD Executive Secretary Visiting Mongolia
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Yasmine Fouad, will pay an official visit to Mongolia from February 3 to 6, as part of the preparations for the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UNCCD.
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PM, Speaker Pay Respects to Statue of General Sukhbaatar
February 2 marks the 133rd anniversary of the birth of the great general and statesman Sukhbaatar Damdin.
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‘Mongol Bii Biyelgee’ Research Book Published
The “Mongol Bii Biyelgee” book opening was held at the National Library on January 29, 2026.
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‘40 Years Carrying Salt’ Qualified for Berlin Film Festival
The documentary “Forty Years Carrying Salt” by the news website ergelt.mn, which has recently released its book “The Last Nomads,” has been qualified to participate in the Berlin International Film Festival.
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Over 200 Rare Equine Cultural Exhibits on Display
The special exhibition “Unu Munkhiin Molor Erdene” (The Everlasting Topaz Jewel) opened at the National Museum of Mongolia on February 1, 2026.
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‘The Sentence Forced Upon R. Choinom’ Second Edition Published
In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the State Premium Laureate, poet Choinom Rinchin’s birthday, academician Narangerel Sodovsuren has revised and published the second edition of his book “The Sentence Forced Upon R. Choinom.”
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Mongolia Exports Goat Meat to Vietnam as Bilateral Ties Expand
Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Mongolia Odbayar Erdenetsogt held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia Nguyen Doan Thang.
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Mongolia Hosts Event on Scaling Up Finance to Combat Land Degradation 1 hour
Central Bank Launches Student Trainer-Teacher Program 1 hour
‘Barilga Expo’ Held 4 hours
‘Xac Broncos’ Win 10th MBA League Championship 4 hours
This Week in Mongolia 5 hours
‘Billions of Trees Expo’ Running at Central Stadium 24 hours
Shurentsetseg Secures Mongolia’s Second Medal 1 day
Plant-Based Product Exports Reach 183,500 Tonnes in One Year 1 day
11.2 Million Livestock Have Given Birth Nationwide 2 days
Blue Zone Registration Open on May 1st 3 days
Young Entrepreneur: True Professionalism Comes from Doing One Thing Well 3 days
Mongolian Saiga Population Recovers to 28,000 3 days
Rawhide Products Being Exported to China 3 days
Munkhtamir Batbayar: 'Steppe Agenda' to Turn Targets Into Action 3 days
Members of Parliament Attend 152nd IPU Assembly 3 days
‘Colors of White Rock’ Selected at Tribeca Film Festival 3 days
Mongolian Film Days Held in Busan 3 days
Mongoljin Wins Bronze Medal at 6th Asian Beach Games 3 days
SDMWA to Work with Germany’s SPD Women 3 days
Meat Export Revenue Reaches USD 345.3 Million 3 days
Asian Beach Games 2026 Open 3 days
‘Altan Bers 2026’ Champions Awarded 3 days
Chinggis Khaan Museum to Cooperate with Kazakh Institute of History 4 days
‘Beautiful Country Mongolia’ Concert Held for the First Time in Astana 4 days
Artist Amarsanaa Presents Fifth Solo Exhibition “FIFTY” 4 days
Businesses Sign Agreements Worth Over USD 20 Million 4 days
‘Mongolia Through the Eyes of Irkutsk Artists’ Exhibition Opens 4 days
‘Felt Wonders–New Voice’ Exhibition Opens 4 days
Indoor Air Quality Standard Adopted to Protect Children’s Health 4 days
Mongolia Presents Three Environmental Initiatives at Astana Summit 4 days
Kazakhstan Aims to Become a Regional Digital Hub by 2029 4 days
Government Reviews Economic Risks Amid Rising Fuel Prices 4 days
Ulaanbaatar and UNICEF Launch Joint Project on Child Health and Bullying Prevention 4 days
Amnesty International: 2025 A Year of Deterioration in Human Rights 5 days
Tsetsentsolmon: ‘My Grandpa’s Work Laid the Foundation for National Identity Revival of the Democratic Era’ 5 days
Public-Private Partnership to Be Expanded in Preschool Education 5 days
First Przewalski’s Foal of the Year Born in Khomiin Tal 5 days
Cabinet Suspends Tuul Expressway Project Amid Public Concerns 5 days
Chairman of Mazhilis Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 5 days
Eastern Region Forecast to Receive Low Precipitation 5 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Sign 18 Cooperation Documents in Various Fields 5 days
Local Election Law Amendment Bill Submitted to Parliament 5 days
President Khurelsukh Arrives in the Republic of Kazakhstan for a State Visit 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Kazakhstan Deliver Statements to Media 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 5 days
Bank of Mongolia Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the National Bank of Kazakhstan 5 days
President Tokayev Welcomes President Khurelsukh 6 days
A 61-Year-Old Mind Sports Athlete 6 days
‘Dunjingarav-2026’ Spring Horse Racing Event to Be Held on May 1 6 days
Billions of Trees Expo to Open Ahead of Planting Campaign 6 days
Working Group Visits Paris to Repatriate Dinosaur Fossils 6 days
Waste Animal Bones Processed into Organic Fertilizer, Feed, and Raw Material for Aviation Diesel Fuel 6 days
Speaker Instructs Council to Draft Civil Service Law Reforms 6 days
Official Website of the UN Convention COP17 Launched 6 days
Honored Athlete Ser-Od Bat-Ochir Finishes 54th at Boston Marathon 6 days
Draft Revised Law on State Aviation Submitted 6 days
Calligraphy, Art Exhibition Opens for International Chinese Language Day 6 days
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Kazakhstan for State Visit 6 days
Strength of Boxing and Gentle Rhythm of Yoga Bring Balance to My Heart 7 days
Interest Expressed in Cooperation on Environment Sustainability 7 days
Public-Private Partnership Week Highlights Investment Opportunities 7 days
UN Resident Coordinator Jaap van Hierden Visits the Korean Visa Application Center 7 days
President Khurelsukh Departs for State Visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan 7 days
Total Turnover of Mongolia’s Securities Market Reaches MNT 269.5 Billion in the First Quarter of 2026 7 days
UB Food Festival Serving 18 International Cuisines 7 days
Russia to Supply Discounted Aviation Fuel 7 days
‘The Unopened Letter’ Competing in Moscow Film Festival 7 days
Mongolia Crowned Asian Judo Mixed Team Champion 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Narantsogt Sanjaa Participates in the IMF – World Bank Spring Meetings 10 days
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