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2024-04-27 01:07:48
Mongolian and Chinese delegates agree on promoting “Tea Road tourism”
The Tea Road, a joint project of Mongolia, China and Russia for promoting tourism, has been chosen as a priority project to be implemented in frames of the three countries’ cooperation under the Agreement on Establishing Economic Corridor. The project was also discussed during the Second Ministerial Meeting for Tourism of Mongolia, Russia and China, took place on June 21 in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
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Bulgan aimag hit by hailstones the size of tennis balls
It has been reported last night that Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan aimag was hit by hailstones as big as the size of ping pong balls. “As far as we know, no person or livestock was injured. The storm lasted for about 20 minutes, but, with much intensity”, said J.Batsukh, a senior official in charge of disaster prevention of Bulgan’s Emergency Department.
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Ministry increases number of livestock for butchering in anticipation of harsh winter
Approximately 66 million heads of livestock are expected to be overwintered next winter on the national level, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Every year, more than 10 million livestock is used for meat.
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Oil explorations being conducted on 25 sites
The Petroleum Authority has reported that they expect more than USD 50 million to be invested in oil exploration in 2017. As of June, 21 contracted companies are conducting exploration on 25 sites. Deals for exploration on three other sites and one open exploration, and a tender is underway for two sites, reports the authority.
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Number of international travelers rises by 20 percent
In the first half of 2017, 2.8 million passengers crossed the border of Mongolia, which represents increase of 368.5 thousand passengers or 15.2% compared to the same period of 2016. Majority or 37.6% of inbound passengers have crossed through Zamiin-Uud immigration post, whereas 15.7% passed through Gashuunsukhait, 15.1% -- through Buyant-Ukhaa, 11.8% -- through Altanbulag, 6.6% -- through Shiveekhuren and 13.2% -- through other immigration posts.
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Central Bank releases book on treasury
The Bank of Mongolia released a book called “Treasury Fund of Mongolia”, a compilation of narratives about the most distinguished items in the central bank’s treasury, as well as about the national paper bills and coins, commemorative coins and golden post stamps. The narratives are all written in both Mongolian and English.
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Mongolian Yokozuna outclasses all-time record-holders in professional sumo
By winning July Nagoya Basho of professional sumo, Yokozuna Hakuho Sho, whose Mongolian name is Davaajargal Munkhbat broke all records in professional sumo, having claimed 1,050 career-wins and won 39 bashos (bimonthly tournaments). In 97 tournaments, Hakuho's career record now stands at 1,050 wins and 219 losses.
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Tea Road Monument erected in Ulaanbaatar
A monument to the Tea Road through which, in ancient times, caravansary carried tea between Mongolia, China and Russia has been erected in the yard of Dulmaalin Monastery of Ulaanbaatar. Opening ceremony for the monument was held today.
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Weather forecast until July 26
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in some parts of western, central and eastern aimags on July 23 and 25, in central and eastern aimags on July 25 and in central aimags and the Gobi on July 26. Winds will blow stronger before the rains.
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President Kh.Battulga honored as Commander-In-Chief
Today, at the central square of Ulaanbaatar, the new President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa was honored and welcomed as the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces. The Ceremonial parade was commanded by General J.Badambazar, vice chairman of the General Staff of Armed Forces.
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IMF team arrives to monitor implementation of EFF program
A monitoring team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly arrived in Mongolia to get familiarized with the implementation of the Extended Fund Facility Program, which was authorized by the IMF Board on May 25.
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Hakuho Davaajargal now holds record of most career wins in professional sumo
“Hakuho” titled M.Davaajargal, a grand champion of Japanese professional sumo, achieved the record number of wins in sumo’s history by claiming his 1,047th win in a bout with Sekiwake Tamawashi yesterday.
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Forestry training center commences operation
Ceremony for commissioning of the building of a Training Center for Forestry was held today. Project on Training Center for Forestry has been under implementation since 2016 executed by KT&G social welfare organization of South Korea and the Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism.
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Today marks 25th anniversary of State Great Khural
Today is marking the 25th anniversary of the first day of operation of Mongolia’s first fully-functioning democratic parliament. On July 20 of 1992, the State Great Khural officially started functioning as a permanent legislature of Mongolia.
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External trade surplus surges
In the first half of 2017, Mongolia traded with 139 countries and total trade turnover reached USD 5.0 billion, of which USD 3.1 billion were made up by exports and USD 1.9 billion, by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 1.3 billion, in which, exports increased by USD 913.3 million, and imports, by USD 431.5 million against the same period of 2016.
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Revenue of master budget increases
In the first six months of 2017, total revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 3,276.5 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 4,017.1 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 740.7 billion.
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India’s leaders congratulate Mongolia’s new president and convey invitation for visit
In separate signed messages, H. E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, President of Republic of India and H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India have extended warm felicitations to H.E. Mr. Kh. Battulga on his election to the Office of the President of Mongolia.
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Speaker of Japan’s parliament starts visit, pays courtesy call on President
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Tadamori Oshima is paying a visit on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Today, he paid a courtesy call on Kh.Battulga, President of Mongolia.
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New president of Mongolia to live in walking distance from his office, unofficial sources say
Sworn in on July 10, on the threshold of the National Naadam Celebrations, the fifth president of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa has refused to live in the state residence Ikh Tenger alongside Enkhbold Miyegombo, Speaker of Parliament, and Erdenebat Jargaltulga, Prime Minister. For the last 63 years, all of the country’s leaders lived in Ikh Tenger situated on the north side of the Bogd Khan Mountain.
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Rock band “Hurd” to stage charity concert
In times of disaster and nationwide vulnerability due to the raging forest fires throughout the country, one of Mongolia's oldest rock bands “Hurd” is coming to aid like many others. Hurd is staging a concert this Saturday in the central stadium.
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Second Annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Takes Place in Ulaanbaatar 6 hours
Chairman Zandanshatar Receives Hungarian Delegation 7 hours
Indian Ambassador to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 7 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 8 hours
Mongolia and the UK Sign Roadmap towards Comprehensive Partnership 8 hours
Speaker Zandanshatar Meets Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 8 hours
Chairman Zandanshatar Meets Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea 9 hours
Foreign Minister of Mongolia and UK Foreign Secretary Hold Official Talks 12 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 13 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 14 hours
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 1 day
UK Foreign Secretary to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Ice Hockey Team Wins IIHF World Championship Division IV 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Legal Basis for Mongolians’ Ownership of Natural Resources is Established 1 day
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Meets Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan 1 day
Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Commences in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Mongolian Scientists Publish over 8,000 Papers in International Journals 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP 2 days
Tsolmon Dambiibaljir Qualifies for the Asian Bronze Medal in Para Fencing 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Minister of Commerce of Thailand 2 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Thailand Hold Official Talks 2 days
Rules of Commission on Cooperation between State Great Khural and Jogorku Kenesh Signed 3 days
Speakers of Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan Hold Official Talks 3 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Delivers Speech at the 80th ESCAP Session 3 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 3 days
Mongolia and META to Cooperate on Child Online Protection 3 days
Mongolian-Russian Business Ties Reviving 3 days
Meeting Corner Featuring Nomadic Culture Opens at UN Conference Centre in Bangkok 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Elected as Chair of the 80th ESCAP Session 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets UN Under Secretary-General Rabab Fatima 4 days
Mongolian Fan Cycles 6,900 km to See Manchester United 4 days
APU Company's Centennial: "Always Forward Together” Experience Show 4 days
Mongolia Wins Three Gold Medals at Asian Judo Championships 4 days
Mongolian Athlete Orkhon Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics 4 days
NUM & MUST Students Tour Badrakh Energy's Zuuvch-Ovoo Pilot Site 4 days
Amgalan Thermal Power Plant Capacity Increased by 116 MW 5 days
Mongolian Culture Center Established in Italy 5 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Pay Official Visit to Thailand 5 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to Pay Official Visit to Mongolia 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Generates USD 1.3 Billion from Tourism Industry in 2023 7 days
Mongolia and South Korea to Implement "Silk Road" Traditional Medicine Project 7 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Chair 80th Session of ESCAP 7 days
Mongolia Submits Request to Host International Wrestling Competitions 7 days
Mongolian Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 7 days
SKYTRAX Awards 4 Stars to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 8 days
Consul Battsetseg Meets Governor of Minnesota 8 days
UNGA Holds the "Sustainability Week" in New York 8 days
Mongolian 3x3 Basketball Teams Honored as "Go Mongolia" Ambassadors 8 days
“Craftsmanship, Worship, Enlightenment” Thangka Art Exhibition 8 days
Partnering with the Asian Development Bank on Public Transport 8 days
Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session 9 days
Mongolia has hosted 115,828 foreign tourists this year 9 days
President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 9 days
President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 9 days
Discussing Ideas on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education 9 days
ASEAN Regional Forum Training Begins in Mongolia 9 days
Producer Bayartsetseg Appointed as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia 10 days
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Training Programs 10 days
The Film "If Only I Could Hibernate" to Be Released in British Cinemas 10 days
Mongolian Educators Head to South Korea for Cultural and Educational Exchange 10 days
“Craftsmanship, Worship, Enlightenment” Thangka Art Exhibition Opens 10 days
Foreign Tourists Describe Mongolia as Modern, Safe, and Hospitable 11 days
Ulaanbaatar’s Potential: Recycling 44,420 Tons of Plastic Annually 11 days
"Tourism Week 2024" Begins Today with Mongolian Tourism Forum 11 days
Mongolia Receives Ten Medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship 12 days
Jet Sharing Mongolia Introduces 6,000 Electric Scooters with Shock Absorbers 12 days
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