B.Batchimeg
batchimeg@montsame.gov.mn
2019-08-26 07:50:05
Bjørn Gaute Herlyng: I am satisfied with Mongolian battalion’s performance
As a part of his working visit to Bentiu town of South Sudan on July 23-24, Force Chief of Staff of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Brigadier Bjørn Gaute Herling familiarized with activities of Mongolian peacekeepers serving in the mission in the Republic of South Sudan.  
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Solid waste recycling plant to be built in Erdenet
According to an intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and Poland, solid waste recycling plant is to be built in Erdenet city. The Government of Poland funds the project with soft loan of EUR 9 million.  
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MNCCI to cooperate with Italian Senior Expert Service
On July 24, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) and Italian Senior Expert Service (ISES) established a memorandum of cooperation.
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Construction work of Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait railroad to commence next month
Minister of Road and Transport Development B.Enkh-Amgalan reports that the Cabinet resolved to continue construction of 208.5 km Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait railroad from August 15 and to commission in 2021.  
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‘Friendship road 1949-2019’ exhibition conducted
Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Ulaanbaatar Railway JVC, an exhibition entitled ‘Friendship road 1949-2019’ has been conducted on July 13-20 in Irkutsk, Russia.
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Special interest tourism developing in Bulgan
Local administration of Bulgan aimag is maintaining policy to develop specific regions for special interest tourism and strengthen partnership between public and private organizations in this direction. 
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South Korea to assist preserving cultural heritage
The National Center for Cultural Heritage of Mongolia and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation today signed a memorandum of cooperation on preservation of cultural heritage.
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Mongolian kids win medals at International Mathematical Olympiad
Mongolian pupils who participated in the 60th International Mathematical Olympiad held in Bath, United Kingdom, won a gold, a silver and three bronze medals. With this success, Mongolian team was selected in the 26th place out of 116 countries.
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Cabinet Meeting news in brief
At the meeting dated on July 18, the Cabinet made the following decisions.
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E.Sodnompiljee wins gold at World Para Powerlifting Championships
Mongolian State Honored Athlete E.Sodnompiljee won a gold medal at 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships which is running these days in Nur-sultan, Kazakhstan.
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Mongolia receives 247.3 thousand foreign tourists in the first half of 2019
In the first half of 2019, 2.8 million passengers (double counting) have crossed the border of Mongolia, increased by 55.5 thousand or 2.0 percent compared to the same period of previous year.
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Total trade turnover reached USD 6.8 billion
In the first half year of 2019, Mongolia traded with 137 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 6.8 billion, of which USD 3.9 billion were exports and USD 2.9 billion were imports.
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Birth rate decreases in June
In the first half of 2019, 38.1 thousand mothers delivered 38.4 thousand babies (live births), increased by 29 mothers (0.1 percent) and 50 live births (0.1 percent) compared to the same period of previous year.
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Foreign workers in Mongolia increased by 4.8 thousand
At the end of second quarter of 2019, 9.7 thousand foreign workers from 95 foreign countries were employed with labour contract in Mongolia. 
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‘Reducing social inequality’ seminar taking place
In frames of UNESCO’s Management of Social Transformations Program, 3-day workshop themed ‘Reducing Social Inequality: From Knowledge to Government Policy’ began yesterday, July 17 at the State House.  
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Business confidence index shows optimistic results
According to a survey conducted by the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), Business Confidence Index 2018 had shown optimistic results or 0.47 for the first time.
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Fitch affirms Mongolia at 'B'; Outlook Stable
On July 4, Fitch Ratings has affirmed Mongolia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook. 
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Auto Recycling Center to be built in Nalaikh
South Korea invested Mongol Auto Recycle Park LLC is to establish an auto recycling center at the Nalaikh Industrial and Technology Park of Building Materials. The center's construction will be commenced in September 2019 and expected to be completed within first quarter of 2020.
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Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship to be hosted in Mongolia
Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship is to be hosted in Mongolia for the first time between July 17 and 20. 
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Lion of State E.Oyunbold wins this year's Naadam wrestling tournament
On July 12, Lion of State E.Oyunbold from Khentii aimag became the 24th State Champion, winning the wrestling tournament of the National Naadam Festival, the 2228th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian State, the 813th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and the 98th anniversary of the Mongolian People’s Revolution.
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Mongolian and Chinese agricultural ministries hold consultative meeting 3 days
Russian Knights to perform aerobatics in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Consultative meeting on national e-agriculture strategy held 3 days
Mongolian Thai boxer becomes East Asian champion 3 days
UB Mayor to visit Hanoi city 3 days
Academic conference on Khalkhiin Gol Battle being held 3 days
President receives Korean immigration service commissioner 3 days
Foreign Minister receives Honorary Consul Eduard Ruban 3 days
60-km road newly built in Bayan-Ulgii as part of western region road network 3 days
Semi-Centennial Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations 3 days
Mongolian Mining Corporation announces 2019 Interim Results 3 days
Canadian travelers climb to the top of Mount Khuiten 3 days
Temperature to rise during daytime in most parts of the country 4 days
“The Youth for English” program wraps up 4 days
Mongolia welcomes 215 thousand tourists in the first half of 2019 4 days
Teen athletes win six gold medals 4 days
G.Erkhembayar wins bronze medal 4 days
Countries required to partner in prevention of pandemic 4 days
Officials participate in Dushanbe Regional Conference on DRR 4 days
Russian military ensemble to perform at Sukhbaatar Square 4 days
Fitch on Mongolia 2019 discusses Mongolia’s mining and banking sector outlook 4 days
Russian Army General visiting Mongolia 4 days
Foreign Minister meets USAID Mission Director to Mongolia 4 days
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‘Mongolia Today’ photo exhibition on display 4 days
Cashmere producers presenting their products in Toronto 4 days
‘Mongolia Today’ photo exhibition on display 4 days
Workshop for art experts takes place 4 days
National program approved to develop physical culture and sports 5 days
State special protected area to be expanded with 1.3 mln hectares 5 days
State policy on tourism approved 5 days
Khuvsgul Lake area to be developed as eco-tourism zone 5 days
Mongolian students overseas to convene 5 days
Cultural events to be held for diplomatic anniversary of Mongolia and China 5 days
Energy Minister meets ESCAP Executive Secretary 5 days
Memory athletes to compete in Macau 5 days
129.4 km paved road between Bayankhongor soum and Baidrag Bridge opens 5 days
Tokyo-2020 Olympic torch travelled to Altai Tavan Bogd 5 days
Environment Minister meets BFA Chairman 5 days
Views exchanged on organization of joint exhibition with German delegation 5 days
Erdenes Mongol introduced projects offering for investors 5 days
Mongolia’s renewable energy potential to attract greater investment 5 days
High-level officials from Mongolia address Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Turning problems of Ulaanbaatar city into business opportunities 5 days
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Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh meets BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon 5 days
O.Bayandalai to travel to Kazakhstan on bike 5 days
BFA delegates received 5 days
Foreign Minister meets German art historians 5 days
Cable cars to be introduced near Manzushir monastery 5 days
Barriers to applying for South Korean visa discussed 5 days
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Two-day Boao Forum for Asia conference underway in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Animal identification and registration project to run in Uvurkhangai aimag 6 days
Mongolian artist attends world’s largest Khuumei Festival 6 days
Mongolian-Russian joint military drill launches 6 days
Exhibition for historical anniversary to open 6 days
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh meets BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon 6 days
Two-day Boao Forum for Asia conference underway in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Foreign Minister meets Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia 6 days
Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar kicks off 6 days
Mongolian peacekeepers conduct long-distant bicycling patrol 6 days
No meat exports and imports during harvest to ensure stable food supply 6 days
Education officials report on preparation of new school year 6 days
Scholars discussing relations between Mongolia and Japan 6 days
Mongolian delegation attending 56th DGCA 6 days
Mongolia’s active partnership with UN appreciated 6 days
International photojournalists volunteer to clean up Avarga Toson Lake area 6 days
Construction industry capacity to be increased four times in coming decade 6 days
UNESCAP Executive Secretary meets Deputy Minister of Environment 7 days
United Nations ESCAP Executive Secretary meets Prime Minister of Mongolia 7 days
Polar Star Order presented to Japanese national 7 days
Warmer days ahead 7 days
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