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Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector
Construction of Ulaanbaatar City’s first model “20-Minute City” commenced in May 2025, covering 158 hectares and 2,206 land plots across Chingeltei and Sukhbaatar districts. In this regard, proposals are now being accepted for private sector collaboration on development projects under the “Selbe 20-Minute City.”  
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Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever”
On June 9, 2025, Lawyer Robert Painter returned to Mongolia to observe the archeological fossil of the dinosaur Tarbosaurus Bataar at the Natural History Museum of Mongolia.
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Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide
Buddha Day, also known as Day of Vesak, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti or the 15th day of the first summer month in lunar calendar, falls today, June 11, 2025, and Mongolia is observing Buddha Day as an official public holiday.
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Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness
Tomorrow, June 11, 2025, Mongolia will observe Buddha Day as an official public holiday.
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Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System
On June 9, 2025, the Aviation Meteorological Center under the National Agency for Meteorology and Environment Monitoring of Mongolia received the International Quality Management Certificate ISO 9001:2015.
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Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025
On June 4, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United States Batbayar Ulziidelger received A. Odontuya, G. Tergel, and J. Saruul, and congratulated them on being selected for the MUNCEP-2025. 
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The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches
The “Czech Villadom” Project to construct apartments for 40 households in the 34th khoroo of Songinokhairkhan district, incorporating advanced Czech technology, was launched.
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Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced
Since February 2025, the tax authority has discontinued the procedure of publicizing information about taxpayers, without the taxpayers’ consent, who have violated tax legislation, failed to rectify the violations, or have repeated the same violation three or more times.
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Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors
The Third State Central Hospital introduced the technology of surgery for deep-seated brain tumors, and the necessary equipment for surgery was handed over to the Hospital on June 5, 2025. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of June 9-15, 2025.
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Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert
On June 4–5, 2026, the Debut Concert of the Fiddleland Ensemble, in collaboration with Composer and Arranger Angir Erdenetsogt, was held at the Concert Hall of the Mongolian State Philharmonic.
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Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress
Construction of the Cable Car Project, one of the 24 mega projects for the development of Ulaanbaatar City, is ongoing.
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Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment
An international two-stage tender selection process for the contractor of the Ulaanbaatar Metro Project is underway.
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Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand
Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand, Mongolian tourism companies are taking part in the Korea World Travel Fair, one of the world’s leading travel exhibitions held in the Republic of Korea.
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Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors
The 10th Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) is taking place under the theme “Evolving Role of Prosecutors: Challenges and Best Practices in Tackling Cybercrime” in Ulaanbaatar on June 4-6, 2025. Jointly organized by the Prosecutor General's Office of Mongolia and the International Association of Prosecutors, the Conference brought together 100 delegates from 25 countries.
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Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia
The Ministry of Health of Mongolia has presented and discussed a list of proposed projects and measures aligned with the leading priority areas for the introduction of advanced technology in health services for the current year at a meeting of the Ministry’s Science and Technology Council on June 3, 2025. 
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia
In concurrence with the Government of Mongolia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations appointed Dr. Qingyun Diao as the new FAO Representative in Mongolia, starting from May 28, 2025.
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Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative
During the 7th General Assembly of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (AFACI), delegates of member countries elected Mongolia as the vice chair of the organization for a three-year term.
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UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia
The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly discussed and adopted the draft Resolution on "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day," initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on June 3, 2025.
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Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity
The Baganuur Battery-Storage Plant supplied 30.372 million kWh of electricity to the central grid, contributing to the power system of Ulaanbaatar and the central region of Mongolia.
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Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 6 hours
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 7 hours
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 7 hours
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 8 hours
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 12 hours
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 12 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 2 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 2 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 3 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 4 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 4 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 5 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 5 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 6 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 6 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 6 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 6 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 6 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 6 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 6 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 7 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 7 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 8 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 8 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 8 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 9 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 9 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 9 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 9 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 9 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 9 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 9 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 10 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 10 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 10 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 10 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 10 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 11 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 11 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 11 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 11 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 11 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 11 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 11 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 11 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 11 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 12 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 14 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 14 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 14 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 14 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 14 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 15 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 15 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 15 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 15 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 15 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 15 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 15 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 15 days
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