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Herders’ voices reflected in National Park Management Plan
The newly-established Khomyn Tal National Park in Zavkhan aimag is progressing towards upgrading conservation of the 100+ Przewaski’s horses and their habitat. Khomyn Talyn Takhi (KTT) non-governmental organization is working on developing the National Park Management Plan – the key document to demonstrate the NGO’s sufficient competence to fulfill the duties of a Special Protected Area Administration on behalf of the Government of Mongolia. 
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Mentorship Programme for Mongolian Youth Launched
On 18 September, the “All for YOUth, YOUth for all” project, funded by the European Union, launched its’ Mentorship Program for youth. During the official launching of the Mentorship Programme, mentors and mentees were introduced to each other and were further guided towards fruitful mentoring.
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Prime Minister works at mining companies in Selenge aimag
During his working trip to Selenge aimag last week, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh visited BTEG LLC or Bold Tumur Eruu Gol сompany, which has been engaged in iron ore exploration, production and exports in a place called Bayangol in Eruu Gol soum of the Selenge aimag since 2007.
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Foreign Minister Enkhtaivan meets State Duma Deputy Chairman Alexey Gordeyev
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia N.Enkhtaivan, who is on an official visit to the Russian Federation on September 20-22, held a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Alexey Gordeyev on September 21. 
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EBRD and GCF boost climate financing for Mongolian enterprises
Smaller firms in Mongolia will benefit from new opportunities to make their businesses more energy efficient and productive thanks to a US$ 4 million loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to XacLeasing, one of the country’s largest financial leasing companies.
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Over 320 valuable items of Mongolian craftsmen on display
There are more than 3,000 valuable arts and historical items are being preserved at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts, which is renowned as the museum for the works of ‘High Saint’ or Undur Gegeen Zanabazar, Mongolia's first theocrat ruler, prominent statesman, religious and cultural figure. The museum in Ulaanbaatar, is showcasing over 320 items from its rich treasury for an ongoing exhibition ‘Best Works of Mongolian Craftsmanship’. 
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Prime Minister works at leather technology park in Darkhan-Uul aimag
During his working trip to Darkhan-Uul aimag last week, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh visited the Darkhan Leather Technology Park, becoming acquainted with its operations.
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Annual Risk Management Forum 2020 approaching
11th Annual Risk Management Forum 2020 will be held on September 30 in Ulaanbaatar under the theme ‘Embracing New Normal’. The annual event, is initiated by Mandal Insurance LLC in 2009. 
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‘Eco Line’ opens to public in Ulaanbaatar
A new 1.6 km long running and bike path, referred to as ‘Eco Line’, have been put into use in Khan-Uul District of Ulaanbaatar city from Misheel Expo Center to Zaisan Bridge along the Tuul River. 
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‘Capital of Khaans – Kharkhorin’ exhibition opens
On September 19, National Library of Mongolia opened ‘Capital of Khaans-Kharkhorin’ exhibition on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the city of Kharkhorin (Karakorum), the capital city of the Great Mongol Empire and the 435th anniversary of the Erdene Zuu Monastery.
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia at 312
Over the past weekend, one new COVID-19 case was confirmed after 1,749 tests were done between September 18-20. The new case was detected from a 50-year old freight driver – Russian, who entered the country on September 17 through Altanbulag border point with Russia in Selenge aimag. 
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Book Festival wraps up its 2020 edition
Under the auspices of the Speaker of the State Great Khural, ‘Book festival -2020’ was organized on September 18-20 at the central square in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Charter flight from Istanbul brings 253 Mongolians
To prevent from the spread of COVID-19, borders of Mongolia have been closed since March to all passengers, including Mongolians, within the heightened state of readiness, and the government has been arranging charter flights to foreign countries to bring back its citizens.
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Foreign Minister visiting Russia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia N.Enkhtaivan is paying an official visit to the Russian Federation between September 20 and 22. The Mongolian delegation led by Minister Enkhtaivan arrived at the Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow on September 20. 
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Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform to be launched on November 20
The Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform, established early in 2020 at UNDP Mongolia, is aimed at facilitating several key activities with close collaboration of core stakeholders including:
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‘Meal for Kids’ programme provides 20,000 hot meals to vulnerable children
Since the early days of COVID-19 pandemic, the Mongolian government has taken measures to prevent the spread of the virus in the country. These measures included the closure of schools and kindergartens as well as banning public activities since January this year. 
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Book Festival – 2020 kicks off in Ulaanbaatar
Under the auspices of the Speaker of the State Great Khural, ‘Book festival -2020’ is being organized between September 18 and 20 at the central square of Sukhbaatar in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Guide to art exhibitions opening in Ulaanbaatar
In spite of the heightened state of readiness regime extended until October 31 to prevent from the spread of COVID-19, the government has allowed entertainment, cultural and recreational activities to resume starting September 16. Thanks to the decision, many arts galleries has begun gradually launching exhibitions and arts events. Below is the list of art exhibits opening this week in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Prime Minister works in Darkhan-Uul, Selenge aimags
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh has worked in rural aimags. During his working trip to Darkhan-Uul aimag on September 17, Prime Minister Khurelsukh said that Darkhan-Uul aimag will develop as an agrarian and food production region in accordance with the government’s resolution and visited some agricultural fields in the region. 
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Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia remain 311, no infection in community
At today’s daily press briefing on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) gave the latest update on the coronavirus cases. 
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Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 14 hours
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 14 hours
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 17 hours
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 19 hours
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 22 hours
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 1 day
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 1 day
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 1 day
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 1 day
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 1 day
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 1 day
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 1 day
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 1 day
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 1 day
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 3 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 3 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 3 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 3 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 3 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 4 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 4 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 4 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 4 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 4 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 4 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 7 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 7 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 7 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 7 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 7 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 7 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 7 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 7 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 8 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 8 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 8 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 8 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 8 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 8 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 9 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 9 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 9 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 9 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 9 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 10 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 10 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 10 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 10 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 10 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 10 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 10 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 10 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 11 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 11 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 11 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 11 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 11 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 11 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 14 days
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