Politics
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene pays courtesy call on President Battulga
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, appointed by the Parliament with majority vote on January 27th, 2021, paid a courtesy call on the President soon after he received the office.
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Parliament overrides President’s vetoes on Laws on Anti-Corruption and Courts
At its plenary session held on January 28, the State Great Khural of Mongolia rejected a line-item veto imposed by President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa on the Law against Corruption, adopted on December 30, 2020. The proposal to reject the veto has been forwarded by the parliament’s standing committees to the parliament. 
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President gives address to plenary session of State Great Khural
At the plenary session of the State Great Khural on January 28, today, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered a speech regarding the vetoes invoked.
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L. Oyun-Erdene becomes 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia
At its plenary meeting today, January 27, the Parliament has appointed L.Oyun-Erdene as 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia, with 87.9 percent of votes.
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Mongolia - Germany consultative meeting to take place in September
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs N.Ankhbayar had an online- meeting with Jasper Wieck, Deputy Director General for Asia and the Pacific of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, on January 26, 2021.
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MoU signed to explore possibilities for student exchange programs
Mongolia’s Ambassador to Canada Ya. Ariunbold witnessed the MOU signing ceremony between the Metropolitan Education Department of Mongolia and the British Columbia Council for International Education of Canada and delivered his remarks on the occasion of the ceremony.
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Parliament's standing committee supports President’s proposal to appoint Oyun-Erdene as PM
In the Article 28.1 of the Law on Session Procedures of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, it states that the Standing Committee on State Structure shall discuss the nominee for Prime Minister within 3 working days after the President of Mongolia submits his proposal to the State Great Hural in accordance with Article 39.2 of the Constitution of Mongolia.
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Diplomatic passport holders to travel to Slovenia visa free
At its regular meeting on January 27, the Cabinet made the following decisions: 
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"Mongolia ready to receive COVID-19 vaccines"
On January 26, the parliamentary standing committee on economy discussed an additional financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) on COVID-19 prevention, response and preparedness project in Mongolia. The draft agreement was submitted by the cabinet on January 21, 2021. 
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Bill on customs duty, VAT exemptions to agricultural machinery, supplies submitted
Members of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia Ch.Undram, G.Damdinnyam and T.Aubakir submitted a bill on Exemption from Customs Duty and Value Added Tax to G.Zandanshatar, Speaker of the Parliament on January 26, 2021.
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Mongolian Government urges Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement revision and Dubai Agreement termination
The Government of Mongolia is urging the Oyu Tolgoi project investors to revise the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement signed in 2009 and terminate the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan, known as ‘Dubai Agreement’, according to the statements made by Acting Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar and Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat B.Solongoo, when they today met Member of the Parliament S.Ganbaatar, who has gone on hunger strike, demanding Oyu Tolgoi agreement termination.
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France to donate oxygen therapy equipment for Mongolia’s fight against COVID-19
France is donating assistance worth EUR 54,000 or MNT 184 million for Mongolia’s fight against the COVID-19 within the framework of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).
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Ambassador expresses readiness to give all-round support to Gazoprovod Soyuz Vostok
Ambassador D. Davaa congratulated Yevgeny Aseev on his appointment as director of the Gazprovod Soyuz Vostok and noted that the Mongolian Embassy in Russia is ready to provide the company with all-round support.
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President invokes veto on Jurisdiction Law
Chief of Staff U.Shijir said in a statement made on January 25 that the President is invoking a line-item veto on the Law on Jurisdiction, adopted January 15th, 2021.
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Line-item veto invoked on Law against Corruption
The President invoked a line-item veto on Article 1 of the Amendments to the Law Against Corruption, adopted December 31st, 2020. The Article provides: “Director of the Independent Agency Against Corruption (IAAC) shall be appointed at the recommendation of Prime Minister for a 6-year term”.
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 19-23
2021.01.19. At the Standing Committee meeting on Legal Affairs, final discussion of the State Great Hural Resolution on “Approval of the Guidelines for Improving the Legislation of Mongolia until 2024” was proceeded.
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Bill approved on ensuring implementation of development policy and planning law
On January 21, 2021, the parliament of Mongolia, State Great Khural approved a parliamentary resolution on giving direction to the government of Mongolia on ensuring the implementation of the law on development policy, planning and its management. 
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Letter on nomination for PM presented to President
Head of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) caucus in the State Great Khural D.Togtokhsuren MP and Chairman of the Standing Committee on State Structures L.Enkh-Amgalan presented the official letter on the nomination for appointment as Prime Minister to Chief of Staff of the President’s Office U.Shijir.
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Address of President to Parliamentary session regarding PM’s resignation
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered a speech at the special session of the Parliament on January 21st.
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Deputy Foreign Minister addresses about regional cooperation at 17th ACD Ministerial Meeting
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Munkhjin attended the 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue virtually held on January 21.
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Construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" Commences 1 hour
Over 7000 Visitors Gather at the Daurian Rhododendron Festival in Erdenebulgan Soum 2 hours
From Coast to the Capital: a Week-Long Journey Through South Korea 3 hours
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Fiber Network and Data Infrastructure to Be Expanded Across Mongolia’s Gobi Region 6 hours
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Bib Number Allotment for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" Commences Today 9 hours
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Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte 9 hours
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“The Contemplation of Tsogtu Khung-Taiji” Documentary Film Premieres 10 hours
Celebrate Europe Day at the National Park on May 17 11 hours
President of Mongolia Attends the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1 day
Ulaanbaatar and Budapest Discuss Collaborating in Introducing Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Methods 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia will Support the Professional Development and Research Endeavors of Nurses 1 day
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World Bank to Support Standing Committees to Mobilize International Financial Resources Towards Social Sectors 1 day
First Census on Mongolia’s Population during the Early 20th Century Published 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Cultural Days Promote "Go Mongolia" National Brand in Budapest 1 day
Today Marks International Nurses Day 1 day
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Mongolian Team Captures Seven Medals at the XXV Asian Physics Olympiad 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of Mongolia Attends the Victory Day Parade 3 days
Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Theatre to Play Leading Roles in "Giselle" in Mongolia 4 days
Draft Law on Ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation on Pension between Mongolia and Kazakhstan Submitted 4 days
“Climate-Related Disclosure Guideline” for Financial Institutions in Mongolia Released 4 days
“Hidden Art in Archaeological Finds” Exhibition Opens at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 4 days
Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 4 days
Construction and Major Maintenance in Mongolia Amount to MNT 1.4 Trillion 4 days
Mongolian Mountaineers to Summit Mount Everest 4 days
Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 4 days
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 4 days
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 4 days
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 4 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 4 days
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 4 days
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 4 days
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 4 days
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 5 days
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 5 days
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 5 days
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 5 days
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 5 days
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 5 days
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 5 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 6 days
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 6 days
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 6 days
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 6 days
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 6 days
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 6 days
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 6 days
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 6 days
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 6 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 6 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 6 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 6 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 6 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 6 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 6 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 6 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 6 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 7 days
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