Deputy Foreign Minister visits North Korea
At the invitation of Ri Gil Song, Deputy Foreign Minister of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s, Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia B.Battsetseg visited the country on May 16-19. During her visit, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had an audience with Vice Chairman of the 7th Central Committee of the Worker’s Party of Korea, member of the Politburo of the Worker’s Party of Korea and director of the party’s International Relations Department Ri Su-yong and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Yong-ho and had an official talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of DPRK, Ri Gil Song.
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Spring sowing 50 percent on national level
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is working in the agricultural regions of central aimags to look over spring sowing that recently began.
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Citizens keen to increase frequency of car-free day
Today, May 20 is a car-free day in Ulaanbaatar, conveniently coinciding with the annual Ulaanbaatar Marathon, and Ulaanbaatar residents are taking it to the streets to enjoy the free roads despite of a rainy weather.
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Ulaanbaatar Marathon kicks off amid rainy weather
Races of multiple distances kicked off at the 2017 Ulaanbaatar Marathon, the country’s biggest public sporting event, early morning on May 20, Saturday, a rainy and breezy day in the capital city.
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Ambassador O.Och presents credentials to King of Netherlands
The new Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr. O.Och, has presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
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Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry presents current issues and measures
P.Sergelen, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry presented the current issues and measures of food and light industry to the Members of the Parliament on May 17. From the 126 thousand 560 entities registered in the Legal Entities Registration, 64 thousand 301 are actively operating. And 81 percent of them, which is 51 thousand 917 belong to small and middle enterprise category. Some 719 thousand 172 people work in these SMEs, which is 67 percent of the total labor force, while 297 thousand 828 people are herders and the rest 210 thousand 148 are self-employed.
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FM Ts.Munkh-Orgil attends high-level exchange on landlocked developing countries
On May 17, Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia took part in the High-level Exchange: Infrastructure and Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific in Landlocked Developing countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDs) held during the ESCAP's 73rd session in Bangkok, Thailand as a lead speaker. He was invited in the session by Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary of  United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. 
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Weather forecast until May 25
Slight rainfall is expected in southeastern region on May 21. Winds will get stronger in western parts of western aimags on May 24, reaching 14-16 m/sec and forming dust storms. It will start getting warmer in most regions on May 22.
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30 000 people to take part in Ulaanbaatar Marathon
Every 20th of May, the capital city marks the Car-Free Day and the city administration as a tradition organizes ‘Ulaanbaatar Marathon’ public running event.
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Peace Corps to cooperate with Health Ministry in health education project
The US Peace Corps is to implement a new health education project in Mongolia and today, May 19, Director of Peace Corps Mongolia Gene Nixon and Health Minister A.Tsogtsetseg signed a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding to cooperate within the project.  Mr Gene Nixon expressed his pleasure to implement new project with the Government of Mongolia targeted at capacity building of children and youths for enhancing healthy lifestyles and life skills.
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Exhibition on wrathful deities of buddhism opens
On the occasion of the 40th International Museum Day, the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum is displaying an exhibition “Dogshdiin avral” (literal meaning “Salvation of the wrathful ones”), one of the “Arvan Khangal” (literal meaning Ten Dharmapalas) exhibition series.
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Exhibition on Wrathful Deities of Buddhism opens
On the occasion of the 40th International Museum Day, the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum displayed an exhibition “Dogshdiin avral” (literal meaning “Salvation of the wrathful ones”), one of the “Arvan Khangal” (literal meaning Ten Dharmapalas) series of exhibitions.
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Mongolia adopts law for youth development
During its plenary session on May 18, Thursday, Parliament made the final reading of and adopted a Law on Youth Development, producing the country’s first law for the younger generation.
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Ulaanbaatar city department give three hotels in UB star rating
In accordance with a resolution of the Minister of Environment and Tourism based on the decision of a Commission to grant stars to high-class hotels, some hotels operating in Ulaanbaatar city were rated with three to five stars according to their quality. In particular, Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel got five stars, Bishrelt Hotel - four stars, H9 /Hotel Nine/ and Springs Hotel each received three stars respectively. 
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"Future Champion" national puppy show approaching
A competition of 3-6 month-old puppies of Mongolian national breeds of dogs is taking place on Saturday, May 20, in the National Park of Ulaanbaatar. The competition is named “Future Champion”. There was a time when Mongolian “Bankhar” watchdogs had been on the brink of extinction. Now there are more than 40 dog shelters that only specialize by this pure national breed of dogs.
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Training for human rights specialists taking place in Ulaanbaatar
On May 18-19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights are co-organizing a training under the theme ‘Overview of international Human Rights system with a focus on Treaty Body reporting’ with a view to ensure the implementation of international treaties, make them comply with domestic laws, formulate report and deliver on time and improve the capacity of human rights specialists in the public sector.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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Tengger Cavalry blows a new wind in the rock scene
Although the name Tengger Cavalry might not ring a bell to those who don’t have rock songs on their playlist, it must be definitely familiar to metal fans that are constantly on the lookout for new and good music.  The New York-based nomadic folk metal band Tengger Cavalry’s music surely has both qualities. The band has blessed the international rock music scene with a new genre and a new sound that is nomadic folk metal.  “International rock music mostly sounds western and not a lot of people are aware of Asian musical influence at all.  Now, people are starting to take an interest in Asian music”, shares Nature G, leader and founder of the group in an online interview with the Mongol Messenger.
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President makes suggestions on amendment of Constitution
President Ts.Elbegdorj reviewed a draft document to collect suggestions for amendment to the Constitution of Mongolia, and added several proposals for consideration.
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MoU signed between Mongolian and Venezuelan foreign ministries
On May 16, B.Battsetseg, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Felix Ramon, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a political consultation mechanism between the two Ministries.
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Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Reletions to Comprehensive Partnership 9 hours
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 10 hours
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 13 hours
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 14 hours
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 15 hours
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 15 hours
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 16 hours
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 18 hours
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 19 hours
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 1 day
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 1 day
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 5 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 6 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 6 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 6 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 7 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 7 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 7 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 8 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 9 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 9 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 9 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 9 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 9 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 10 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 12 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 12 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 12 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 12 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 12 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 12 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 12 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 12 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 13 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 13 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 13 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 13 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 13 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 13 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 13 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 13 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 13 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 13 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 13 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 14 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 15 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 15 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 15 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 15 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 15 days
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