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State Commission on Rehabilitation Focusing on Educating Next Generation About Repression
Mongolia marked the Day of Tribute to the Victims of the Political Repression on September 10, 2023 for the 28th year. On this day, the Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia Sodbaatar Yangug, Deputy Chairman of the State Great Khural and Chair of the State Commission on Rehabilitation Odontuya Saldan paid respects and laid wreaths to the Monument for the Politically Repressed.
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This Week in Mongolia
The President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will leave to visit the Republic of Cuba today.
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Good Practice "e-Resident" Platform of Estonia to be Introduced
At the 8th Open Government Partnership Global Summit held in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the Government of Mongolia was awarded the "Open Governance Award" and the results of its digitization were highly appreciated.
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Feasibility Study for Sewage Sludge Recycling Plant Launched
A feasibility study for the construction of a sewage sludge recycling plant in Ulaanbaatar is under progress. During the Ulaanbaatar-International Investment and Partnership Forum last April in Ulaanbaatar, the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority, Keumkang Corporation of the Republic of Korea, and Ulaanbaatar Development Corporation JSC signed a tripartite memorandum. Following the memorandum "Keumkang-Three ENC" Corporation of South Korea committed to provide funding for the development of the feasibility study for the construction of the sewage sludge recycling plant.
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National Forum Discusses Renewed National Commitment to Achieve SDGs
A National Forum for Sustainable Development involving high-level decision-makers, practitioners, and representatives from different stakeholders was jointly organized by the Ministry of Economy and Development of Mongolia and the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Mongolia on September 7, 2023.
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Health and Social Protection Services to be Digitalized
In particular, the Minister N. Uchral proposed to cooperate in the areas of data-based decision-making in the provision and establishment of social care and benefits, use of artificial intelligence, IT audit and conclusion of systems with overlapped investments in the health sector, and re-engineering of existing systems.
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Discovering “Our Dreams” through Artworks of People's Artist Amgalan
An exhibition “Our Dreams” dedicated to the 90th birthday anniversary of Amgalan Dagdan, the People’s Painter and Laurette of the State Premium of Mongolia was opened on September 4, 2023 at the Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery.
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Mongolia Lifts IESF World Esports Championship Trophy
The IESF World Esports Championship 2023 took place in Iași, Romania between August 26 and September 3, 2023.
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Foreign Trips of Citizens Increase by Four Times
In the first half of this year, 833 thousand (double counting) citizens of Mongolia traveled abroad, of which 553.6 thousand (66.5 percent) journeyed on tourism. This number exceeds by 410.2 thousand or 3.9 times more compared to the same period of 2022.
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This Week in Mongolia
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President Opens New Academic Year with "Kharkhorin, Capital of the World" Lesson
As the New Academic Year of 2023-2024 began, the first class taught at all secondary schools was a video talk by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on Kharkhorin, once the capital of the world.
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New School Year: Over 75,000 Children Enter Secondary Schools
Today on September 1, the first lesson of the secondary schools in the new school year begins with a video lesson by the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the topic "Kharkhorum, the Capital of the World."
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Education Sector to Work in Completely New Legal Environment in 2023-2024
“The newly approved Education Package Law should be correctly comprehended and particular attention must be paid to its implementation at every level. Major platforms will be introduced in secondary schools, and more attention will be paid to the rights of children and students to learn and develop, and their protection..."
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Decisions Made at Cabinet Session
Regulations have been introduced, so that pregnant women, children under 18, and citizens who need to undergo repeated examinations at the medical institution, and other departments within the hospital, would not be required to provide Form 13A.
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Teddy Bear Left in Mongol Gobi Returns to Its Owner in Canada
A few days ago, a Canadian family returned from a trip to Mongolia. Unfortunately, they had left their daughter's beloved stuffed animal, a teddy bear, behind their bed at the tourist camp in Mongolia. 
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AI-Powered Drones Planting Trees in Mongolia
At the Yalbag River Valley of Selenge aimag, Mongolia, an experiment of utilizing drones equipped with machine learning for facilitating the planting of trees is currently in progress. 
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Winter Preparation of Heat Supply System at 90 Percent
Ulaanbaatar Heating Network state-owned JSC transmits heat from four power plants of the capital city to consumers through 370 km thermal lines. In the 2023-2024 heating season, the company will deliver 3,501 kcal of thermal energy to 13,400 buildings and facilities.
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"Pearson English" Program to be Introduced in Schools
The “Pearson English” comprehensive training program will be Introduced in all state-owned secondary schools from this school year. These trainers will deliver training to other teachers of English of their schools within this week. Thus, teachers will be trained to teach the program in V-VI grades by September 1. 
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Preparing Mongolian Rescue Team for Earthquake Response
The Australian Government and the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) jointly organized the Asia Pacific Earthquake Response Exercise (APERE) in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, on August 21-25, 2023.
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Construction Works of Solongo Affordable Housing Projects Launched
The Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, and the Kolon Global Corporation LLC of the Republic of Korea signed a Contract on the Construction Works of Solongo Affordable Housing Complex 1 and Complex 2 Projects in Mongolia yesterday.
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Mongolia Earns Two Silver and Five Bronze Medals at Asian Games 11 hours
Mongolia's Development Partners Propose Cooperation in Renewable Energy 13 hours
Amarsaikhan Honored with Pinnacle Career Achievement Award 14 hours
Mongolia Addresses UN High-Level Plenary Meeting 15 hours
“Value of a Tiny Stone”: Majestic Exhibition for Jamsran Tserendorj 16 hours
Mongolia Becomes First Country in Asia for Complete Implementation of FATF Recommendations 18 hours
“World Heart Day 2023” Celebration in Mongolia 19 hours
Ambassador Sarantogos Presents Her Letter of Credence 1 day
Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia-Taiwan Communications and Tourism Cooperation Discussed 1 day
French Project Worth EUR 100 Thousand for Strengthening Food Security and Women Participation 2 days
Mongolia Ranks 17th on Third Day of Asian Games 3 days
Mongolia-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Joint Commission Holds its First Meeting 3 days
Trade Turnover between Mongolia and China Exceeds USD 12.5 Billion 3 days
Photostream: Mongolia-China Friendship Week 3 days
Chairman of State Duma Volodin Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh 4 days
New President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Receives Seal 4 days
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Mongolia not to be Subject to Restrictions on Oil Products 5 days
Chairman of the State Duma V.V. Volodin Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 5 days
President Khurelsukh: Takhi is a Symbol of Mongolia-Czech Republic Relations 6 days
President of Mongolia Meets Prime Minister of Japan 7 days
Photostream: Harvest Season 7 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 7 days
Cooperation with Romania in Education, Emergency and Road Transport Focused 7 days
Otgonjargal Claims Her Second Silver Medal at World Championships 8 days
Recordkeeping of “Black list” for Procurement Tender to be Intensified 8 days
Projects to Implement in Darkhan-Uul, Selenge and Arkhangai Aimags 8 days
President Khurelsukh: The Most Effective Means to Address Complex Issues is Peaceful Dialogue 8 days
ADB Projects Sustained Economic Growth Momentum in Mongolia for 2023–2024 8 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Her Estonian Counterpart 9 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of the Swiss Confederation 9 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of Kazakhstan during UNGA Session 9 days
Railway Safety World Standards Focused 9 days
President Khurelsukh Meets UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw 9 days
President Khurelsukh Participates in the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly 9 days
Mongolia to Field Largest Squad Ever to Asian Games 9 days
Traditional Mongol-Czech Cooperation Ongoing 9 days
Zuunmod TPP to be Presented at Cabinet Session 10 days
Prime Minister's Working Visit to Countryside Continues 10 days
Deer Stone Monuments Added to UNESCO World Heritage List 10 days
Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend Held in New York 10 days
"Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs” 2023 is Continuing Its Mentoring Program 11 days
Number of Students to Study in Cuba Increases 11 days
NURA AI Health Screening Center Opens in Mongolia 11 days
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Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia is keen to collaborate with the G77 Member States in the Field of Science and Technology 12 days
President Khurelsukh’s Greetings to International Scientific Conference on Nomadic Culture and Mentality 14 days
Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Infrastructure 14 days
Photostream: President Khurelsukh Welcomed to Cuba 14 days
Mongolia and Cuba Maintaining Traditional Friendly Relations 14 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of the Republic of Cuba 14 days
First Ever Performance of Morin Khuur Ensemble at Sydney Opera House 14 days
Mongolia Hosts World Horse Archery Championships 14 days
Visit of President of National Assembly of Laos After 11 Years 15 days
Tergel Wins Best Actor at Venice International Film Festival 15 days
Prime Minister Tasks to Start PC-04 Package Work of Oil Refinery 15 days
Digitization to be Intensified in Collaboration with Estonia 15 days
Chairman G. Zandanshatar Participates as Keynote Speaker in Trans-Pacific Stability Dialogue 15 days
Open Skies Agreement with the US Approved 15 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Holds Official Talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia 15 days
Cooperation with Liaoning Province of China in Road Transport 16 days
Consultative Meeting between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and India 16 days
Protection of Rights of Mongolian Children in Korea under Attention of Korean Parliament 16 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Extends Congratulations on DPRK's 75th Founding Anniversary 16 days
D. Oyunkhorol: Largest Construction Project of Public Private Partnership in Khushig Valley 16 days
President Khurelsukh Visits Cheese Processing Plant of APU Dairy LLC 17 days
Photostream: Japan Festival - 2023 17 days
President Khurelsukh to Participate in G77 Summit in Havana 17 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg to Visit Australia 17 days
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