Highlights
The First Route for the Cable Car in Ulaanbaatar to Be Operational Next Year
On November 16, 2024, Governor of the Capital City of Mongolia and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar City Nyambaatar Khishgee held a public briefing on the construction projects planned for the coming years under the “20-Minute City” Concept. 
226 days
New Electricity Tariffs Set
The Energy Regulatory Commission is set to increase electricity tariffs from November 15, 2024. The Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that the average electricity tariff will be raised from MNT 216 per kWh to MNT 280. The changes were made in a way to not overburden households financially and encourage them to monitor their energy consumption and save energy.
227 days
Implementation of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussed
On November 7, 2024, the fourth Annual Dialogue of the Child Protection Compact Partnership took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. 
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Mongolia and the Czech Republic to Expand Cooperation in Education
On November 7, 2024, Minister of Education of Mongolia Naranbayar Purevsuren received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Mongolia Jan Vytopil to discuss ways to further expand cooperation in education.
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Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Ambassador of the Republic of India
On November 7, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Atul Malhari Gotsurve. 
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Mongolian Scholars Take Part in the 21st International Scientific Conference “Youth in Science 2024”
Young scientists and researchers from Mongolia took part in the 21st International Scientific Conference “Youth in Science 2024” held in the Republic of Belarus from October 29 to 31, 2024
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Government of Mongolia to Cooperate with Alibaba Group in Three Key Transitions
On November 6, 2024, during his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai got acquainted with the operations of the world-renowned “Alibaba Group,” located in Hangzhou. The Premier was welcomed by Ms. Wen Jia Tan, President of Public Affairs at Alibaba Group, and the two sides discussed future cooperation. 
237 days
E-Visa Issuance to Visit Mongolia Increases Threefold
Since 2021, over 700 thousand foreigners have been issued visas to visit Mongolia through an electronic visa system. Specifically, in the first 10 months of this year, a total of 84744 overseas citizens were issued e-visas in four categories, which means 3.2-fold higher compared to the same period last year. 
237 days
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Delivers Speech at the Opening of the Shanghai Expo
Prime Minister of Mongolia, Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, attended and delivered remarks at the opening of the 7th China International Import Expo, held on November 5, 2024 under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government.
239 days
MNT 1.4 Trillion to Be Allocated to the Road and Transport Sector in State Budget of 2025
Next year, the Government of Mongolia has planned to invest heavily in infrastructure sectors including roads, transportation, and energy. These investments will be made on a regional basis to continue ongoing development projects. 
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Website Launched to Promote The State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan
Office of the President of Mongolia in collaboration with MONTSAME National News Agency, has launched a new website to promote the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan, on an international scale. This website aims at publicizing and honoring the State Supreme Decoration’s historical significance while fostering global recognition of Mongolia's rich cultural heritage and contributions to world history.
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President Khurelsukh Confers the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan, to 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
On the National Pride Day, the 862nd Anniversary of the Birth of Great Emperor Chinggis Khaan, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa awarded the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan, to the 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.
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Ban Ki-Moon, Champion of the Fight Against Climate Change
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa issued a Decree Conferring the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan upon Ban Ki-Moon, a citizen of the Republic of Korea, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of October 28-November 2, 2024:
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The Journey From a Diplomat to the Head of State
Diligent and meticulous, and proficient in both Chinese and English, President Tokayev enrolled in Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), a globally renowned school for training diplomats, in 1970 and graduated successfully five years later.
249 days
BEST Program Closeout: Reflecting on Five Years of SME Empowerment in Mongolia
The official closeout event of the “Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency” (BEST) Program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Development Solutions NGO, was held today
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Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia Sets Long-Term Goal to Provide Sustainable Financing of USD 2 Billion to Clients by 2030
United Nations Day 2024 was successfully organized on October 24, 2024, highlighting key initiatives and fostering international collaboration between relevant stakeholders towards sustainable development.
251 days
Mongolian Artists Works on Display for the Selection of the Best Works of the Year
“Best Works of 2024,” an exhibition of the finest artworks by Mongolian Artists, was opened at the Mongolian National Art Gallery on October 21, 2024.
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Badrakh Energy Presents Results of Uranium Deposits Studies in Dornogobi Aimag at the GEOMINE 2024 International Conference on Geology and Mining
Experts of  Badrakh Energy delivered many interesting  presentations at the GEOMINE 2024 International Scientific Conference, held in Ulaanbaatar on October 8-9, 2024.
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The First Session of the Citizens’ Representative Khural Held
The first session of the newly formed Citizens’ Representative Khural of Ulaanbaatar City was held on October 14, 2024, with the attendance of 45 representatives elected with the highest number of votes at the 2024 Election.
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89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 14 hours
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 16 hours
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 17 hours
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 17 hours
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 17 hours
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 19 hours
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 20 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 1 day
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 1 day
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 1 day
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 1 day
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 3 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 3 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 3 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 3 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 3 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 3 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 3 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 3 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 3 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 3 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 6 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 6 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 6 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 7 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 7 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 7 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 7 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 7 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 7 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 7 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 7 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 7 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 7 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 7 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 7 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 8 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 8 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 8 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 8 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 8 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 8 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 8 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 8 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 8 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 8 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 8 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 8 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 9 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 9 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 9 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 9 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 9 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 9 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 9 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 10 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 10 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 10 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 10 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 13 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 13 days
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