Highlights
Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
Ulaanbaatar, February 1, 2023 /MONTSAME/. During its regular session on February 1, 2023, the Cabinet made the following decisions: 
877 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Bagged Four Gold Medals
Mongolian freestyle wrestlers claimed a total of 11 medals, including four gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from the international tournament, named after the two-time Olympic champion, world and European champion, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR Ivan Yarygin, held between January 26-28.  
877 days
B. Battsetseg: Mongolia Will Preserve the Momentum of Its Foreign Policies and Actions
On January 30, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Mrs. B. Battsetseg held a press conference to introduce the policies and priorities of the Ministry, and its plans and actions for 2023, as well as provide an overview of the key state and government high-level visits, and their results and achievements, implemented in 2022. 
878 days
The Journey of the White-Napped Cranes From the Land of the Rising Sun
The Mongolian first figure skating show “Grass Land on Ice 2023” was successfully held in Ulaanbaatar on January 27, and 28. It was the last event organized in connection with the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Japan.   
878 days
President Invokes Veto on Law on Protecting Human Rights on Social Media
Under the full powers granted by the Constitution of Mongolia, the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh has vetoed the four laws, accompanying the Law on Protecting Human Rights on Social Media. 
879 days
Prime Minister Receives French Ambassador
Prime Minister of Mongolia L. Oyun-Erdene received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia Sebastien Surun and exchanged views on bilateral relations and cooperation.
883 days
Number of Foreign Tourists Tripled
The number of passengers crossing Mongolia's border reached 2016.2 thousand (double counting) in 2022. Compared to the previous year, the number of passengers increased by 1372.8 (3.1 times).
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Mongolia and the U.S. Sign Memorandum of Consultations
On January 24 in Washington, D.C., Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Richard T. Yoneoka and Mongolian State Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development Batbold Sandagdorj signed a Memorandum of Consultations (MOC) finalizing an Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Mongolia – the first bilateral air transport agreement negotiated by the two countries. The MOC acknowledges that the aeronautical authorities of the countries intend to apply the agreement on the basis of comity and reciprocity pending its entry into force.
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Mongolian Team Becomes Three-Time Champion of World Memory Championships
The 31st World Memory Championships was grandly held online due to the pandemic between December 12-18, 2022, even though it was supposed to be taken place in China. The International Association of Memory officially announced the result and selected its winners on January 21, 2023.
885 days
Joint Business Forums with Qatar and Kuwait to be Held
The leadership of the Mongolian National Chamber Of Commerce and Industry had an online meeting with Ambassador of Mongolia to Kuwait P. Sergelen. They exchanged views on organizing joint business forums in Qatar and Kuwait.
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Willingness Expressed to Cooperate in Major Projects
On January 19, the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, received Alexey Vasilyevich Gordeyev, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, at the State Palace.
889 days
National Contest “Mongolian Calligrapher 2022” Organized for the 26th Year
The winners of the 26th National Contest “Mongolian Calligrapher 2022” were honored at the opening ceremony of the exhibition of the best calligraphy works. 
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Meeting Held with Deputy Chairman of Russian Duma
On January 19, Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia G. Zandanshatar received Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Aleksei Gordeev within the framework of the latter’s ongoing working visit to Mongolia.
890 days
Foreign Minister Has Telephone Conversation with Her Chinese Counterpart
On January 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B. Battsetseg had a phone call with Foreign Minister of China Qin Gang and exchanged views on relations and cooperation between Mongolia and China. 
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Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Participates in the Voice of Global South Summit
Ulaanbaatar, January 17 /MONTSAME/. The government of India hosted the online Voice of Global South Summit between January 12-13, 2023. The Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene attended and delivered a speech at the Inaugural Leaders’ session, themed “Voice of Global South: Human-Centric Development” at the invitation. Ulaanbaatar, January 17 /MONTSAME/. The government of India hosted the online Voice of Global South Summit between January 12-13, 2023. The Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene attended and delivered a speech at the Inaugural Leaders’ session, themed “Voice of Global South: Human-Centric Development” at the invitation. 
892 days
Mongolia Participated as Partner Country in CMT International Tourism Fair
Mongolian artists and athletes participated and promoted their national culture, ethnic arts, and three manly games in the CMT International tourism fair held in Stuttgart, capital of southwest Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state from January 12-15.  
892 days
Mongolia-UNESCO Cooperation Advances to New Level
Mongolian National Commission (MNC) for UNESCO held its annual all-members meeting on January 13, 2023.
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More than 60 million USD to be invested by UNICEF for child well-being in Mongolia from 2023-2027
MONTSAME News Agency interviewed Mr. Evariste Kouassi-Komlan who was appointed as the UNICEF Representative to Mongolia in November 2021. He has extensive experience with children's issues in the development and complex humanitarian contexts, with a focus on ensuring linkages between climate change and social sectors, and a history of establishing partnerships.
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Trial e-Auction of Coal Export Conducted Successfully
Mongolia will sell coal at border prices instead of mine-mouth prices through commodity exchange from February 1. Ensuring the preparation of transparent online trading, the parties involved in the coal trade, including those interested in selling and buying coal, participated in the trial e-auction of coal export.
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Mongolia to Host Continental CS:GO Tournament
Esports tournament organizer BLAST has announced the locations for three CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) Regional Major Ranking (RMR) tournaments with a prize pool of USD 1.25 million. For the first time in four years, the RMRs will be organized separately in European, Asian, and American regions.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 5 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 5 hours
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 hours
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 hours
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 hours
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 11 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 1 day
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 1 day
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 1 day
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 1 day
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 1 day
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 1 day
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 1 day
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 1 day
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 2 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 2 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 2 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 2 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 2 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 2 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 2 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 2 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 2 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 3 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 3 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 3 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 3 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 3 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 3 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 4 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 4 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 7 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 8 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 8 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 8 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 9 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 9 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 10 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 10 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 11 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 11 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 11 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 11 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 11 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 12 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 14 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 14 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 14 days
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