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2025-11-04 01:50:25
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Paraguay sign visa waiver agreement
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar, who is attending the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay, Antonio Rivas Palacios on September 25.
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Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC receives Golden Chariot int’l transport award
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC was awarded ‘Golden Chariot’ international transport award in category Excellence in Railway Transport. The award ceremony was organized on September 24 during TRAKO 2019 - 13th International Railway Fair in Gdansk city of Poland. 
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Foreign Minister addresses UN Security Council ministerial debate
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Within the framework of the General Debate of the seventy-fourth session of the United Nations General Assembly, Security Council ministerial debate: Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organizations in maintaining international peace and security was held on September 25. 
2231 days
MIAT to lease Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for direct flight to US
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. MIAT Mongolian Airlines, national flag carrier of Mongolia has reached a lease agreement with the Air Lease Corporation, American aircraft leasing company regarding Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft capable of long-haul direct flight to the USA. The plane is expected to arrive in Mongolia and put into operation by 2021 and the sides yet to agree on price. 
2231 days
Top mining companies present at Government Open Door Day event
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Within the framework of the Government Open Door Days event being held these days, Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry is organizing an open door day event on September 25. More than 40 entities working in the mining industry, which accounts for 86 percent exports of Mongolia and 4 one third of the country’s total budget revenue, is taking part to introduce their activities. 
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Bills on general budget for 2020 ready for submission to parliament
At its meeting on September 25, the Cabinet approved bills on 2020 Budget law of Mongolia, 2020 budget of social insurance fund, 2020 budget of health insurance fund, budget framework of 2020 general budget, amendments to the budget assumptions of 2021-2022 and revised version of Government special fund and other draft laws regarding these documents and decided to submit them for parliament debate. 
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Mongolia's growth to ease to more sustainable levels in 2019 and 2020 — ADB
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia’s economic growth is expected to moderate but remain solid in 2019 and 2020 as the country moves to a more sustainable growth path.
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Debut album of The HU hits No. 1 on Billboard World Albums chart
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Debut album ‘Gereg’ by Mongolian rock band, The Hu, who already found fame in the world of rock music, reached number one in the World Albums chart by Billboard this week. This is the first time ever an album by a Mongolian band taken the top ranking on the Billboard Music chart. 
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Sustainability and mobility of smart cities being discussed in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. An international conference ‘Sustainability and Mobility in the Context of Smart cities’ kicked off in Ulaanbaatar on September 23. The event is being organized by the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Road and Transport Development and Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office and organizations from the Germany and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) under the Travelling Conferences grant.  
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Prime Minister visits Erdenet Mining Corporation and meets residents of rural areas
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh worked in Orkhon aimag on September 21 and 22. He started his working trip in Orkhon aimag with visits to the apartment construction project in Erdenet city, Erdenet  Science and Technology Park and ‘Beren Metal’ metallurgical plant. 
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Mongolian artist A.Ochirbold wins Nordart Prize 2019
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Nordart 2019 international exhibition of visual arts is taking place in Büdelsdorf, Germany from June 1 to October 13. For the 21st time, the largest annual exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe is presenting paintings and sculptures, photographs and installations by 200 selected artists from all over the world, including Mongolia with its special project titled ‘In der Welt Sein: Encountering Sublimity’ featuring 23 works of 53 artists. 
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Ambassador N.Tulga presents credentials to President of Iceland
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Iceland N.Tulga presented his letter of credence to President of Iceland Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson on September 17. 
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Int’l workshop on counter terrorist financing and spread of mass destruction weapon held
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Regional workshop on countering the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (by non-state actors) by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was hosted in Ulaanbaatar on September 17-19. 
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Cooperation between Mongolia and China’s Xinjiang discussed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A second meeting of the working group on cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia (MFA Mongolia) and the People’s Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was held in Urumqi city, China on September 19. 
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Public expenditure for air pollution reduction since 2010 analyzed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A presentation of “Air pollution in Mongolia: Opportunities for further actions” public expenditure analysis report project by the United Nations Development Programme in Mongolia, was organized this week in Ulaanbaatar.
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Erdenes-Tavantolgoi granted ISO certifications
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Within the integrated management system “Erdenes-Tavantolgoi” JSC introduced international ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards to their operations. 
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Medical equipment provided to support maternal and newborn health service
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. With funding of the project by the Government of Mongolia, Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and UNFPA Mongolia, aimed at improving maternity and infant health service in Mongolia through introduction of new technology and equipment, 11 types of maintenance and control equipment for medical services have been delivered to the Ministry of Health. The total cost of the equipment handed over to the center for Health Development of the Ministry of Health and maternity and general hospitals of the country is MNT 179.7 million. 
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Illegal gold mining stopped in Selenge aimag
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A working group of General Intelligence Agency, Police Department, General Agency for Specialized Investigation and Mineral Resource Authority and led by Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat worked in Selenge aimag on September 16-17. 
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Illegal licenses of artisanal mining to be revoked
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Cabinet gave orders to corresponding government organizations and officials to speed up the works directed at erasing negative environmental impacts of artisanal mining, protection of environment, land rehabilitation and stop illegal mining activities and take enhanced control.
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Flour price to remain stable next year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Cabinet made a decision to raise wheat incentive to reach MNT 100 thousand per ton from former rate of MNT 50 thousand. In order to receive the incentive, the wheat supplied to flour mill must comply with  standards. This measure is part of the efforts to increase flour production of domestic factories and prevent flour price to rise. Agricultural farmers believe that the flour price will remain stable thanks to this decision. 
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Mongolia Tops Standard Chess Rankings at 19th Asian Schools Championship 9 hours
“Mongolian Pride” Cultural Creativity Month to Be Marked Nationwide in November 10 hours
'Burte Chono 2025' Mongolia’s Top Sports Awards Ceremony Set for December 10 11 hours
Germany Commits EUR 43.1 Million to Support Mongolia’s Strategic Reform Agenda 11 hours
Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations to Receive Monetary Rewards 11 hours
President Khurelsukh Inspects Progress of ‘White Gold’ Program in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 14 hours
PM Zandanshatar Reviews Construction Progress of Oil Refinery Project 14 hours
Mongolian Team Ranked Sixth at Fire and Rescue Sport World Championship 14 hours
102-km Dam Canal to Be Expanded with Financing from World Bank 14 hours
Mongolian Government and Rio Tinto Agree to Reduce Loan Interest Rate for Oyu Tolgoi Project 14 hours
This Week in Mongolia 14 hours
S&P Upgrades Mongolia’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with Stable Outlook 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Agreement with Korea Air Cleaning Association to Improve City’s Air Quality 3 days
Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 3 days
Study Finds Young Mongols Value Flexible Hours, Work Environment Over Pay 3 days
Mongolia and UK Conduct Joint Study on Cybersecurity Risks 3 days
Mongolian Jaw Harp Artists Impress Global Audience in Japan 3 days
Mongolia Joins FAO Effort to Improve Soil Mapping for Farmland 3 days
Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 3 days
Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 4 days
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 4 days
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 4 days
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 4 days
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 4 days
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 4 days
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 4 days
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 4 days
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 4 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 5 days
President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting 5 days
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 5 days
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 6 days
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 6 days
South Korean commerce takes peak at Mongolian Brands 6 days
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 6 days
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 6 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 6 days
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 6 days
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 7 days
Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated 7 days
Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 8 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 8 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 8 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 8 days
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 8 days
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 10 days
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 10 days
World Observes United Nations Day 10 days
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 10 days
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 10 days
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 10 days
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 10 days
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 10 days
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 11 days
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 11 days
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 11 days
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 11 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 11 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 11 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 11 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 11 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 11 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 12 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 12 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 12 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 12 days
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