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2023-10-03 08:03:01
High workload of investigators negatively affects fight against corruption
One of the key anti-corruption activities is to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Corruption offenses are often committed by high-level executives at the decision-making level, and the failure to impose appropriate penalties on the perpetrators undermines public confidence in the government, and citizens start feeling that the law is not exercised impartially. Thus, increasing the level of corruption and negatively affects society as a whole.
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Daily coronavirus cases rise to record 1,622, with eight deaths
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, June 11, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 1,622 new coronavirus cases were detected after a total of 10,653 PCR tests were performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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Cargos stuck at Zamiin-Uud-Erlian border to be transported by rail to Ulaanbaatar
On June 10, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with Ambassador of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
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Mongolian Ambassador to Belgium meets Secretary General of World Customs Organization
H.E. Mr. O.Och, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Belgium held a courtesy meeting with the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) H.E. Mr.Kunio Mikuriya on June 8, 2021. 
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Candidates in Mongolia’s presidential election could campaign freely, int'l observers say
Mongolia’s presidential election was well run in difficult circumstances and candidates were able to reach out freely to voters, but overly restrictive candidate eligibility and the blurred line between journalism and political advertising as well as the absence of public debate limited the range of choices and information for voters, international observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said in a statement on June 10.
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Corruption risk assessment in public institutions of Mongolia
Mongolian Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) has been conducting Corruption risk assessments in public institutions since 2018. In accordance with Article 6 of Anti-Corruption law, National Anti-Corruption Strategy approved by the Parliament in 2016, the ‘Methodology for assessing corruption risk in public institution’ was approved. 
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Mongolian short film awarded ‘Special Mention’ At WHO ‘Health For All’ film festival
Short film “Far Away” by Gantulga Battulga has been selected as “Special Mention” in the Health Emergency category at the second Health for All Film Festival of the World Health Organization from among 1300 submissions of 120 countries.
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MP Chinburen takes part in IPU meeting at UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS
On June 8, 2021, Mr. J.Chinburen, member of the parliament, represented the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia at the IPU’s virtual meeting of parliaments, organized as a side meeting to the United Nations High-Level meeting on HIV/AIDS.
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Polar Star Order presented to Ambassador of Russia
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga has issued a decree on conferral of the Polar Star Order upon Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation I.K.Azizov. The Order was presented by the President, today, June 8, in the State Palace.
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International team to observe Mongolia’s presidential election
A total of 11 media organizations are expected to observe Mongolia’s presidential election on June 9, an official from the General Election Commission (GEC) said today. 
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Financial Regulatory Commission organizes training for its local representatives
The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) conducted online training for its local representatives, on 19 May 2021. During the training, directors of related departments of the FRC provided information on:
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Presidential election campaign wraps up, mobile voting begins
The nationwide polls for the 2021 presidential election of Mongolia are about to begin in less than 24 hours - at 7 AM, June 9, Wednesday. Election campaigning for Mongolia’s presidential election has ended at 12 AM, June 8, after running for 15 days, with the election silence period now launched. 
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Weekly review of parliamentary activities for May 31-June 4, 2021
A working group established by the Parliament Chairman’s Decree No. 33 to review the implementation of relevant laws and regulations approved by the State Great Hural in connection with the political situation met on June 2, 2021. 
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MNT 216 billion provided to seniors who had no pension loan debts
In January 2020, the Parliament of Mongolia, State Great Khural, approved a law on one-time cancellation of pension-backed loan debts and other accompanying regulations. The one-time cancellation of pension-secured loan debts under the 2020 law was subject to outstanding pension loan balance of up to MNT 6 million and pensioners who hold debts more than MNT 6 million were required to pay off the remaining amount themselves.
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Foreign Minister holds bilateral meetings during St. Petersburg Int’l Economic Forum
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Battsetseg is participating in the 24th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, which was launched in Saint Petersburg, Russia on June 2. 
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IBEC becomes member of Green Loan program for SMEs by Trade and Development Bank
The International Bank for Economic Co-operation (IBEC) has supported the Green Loan Program (GLP) of the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia (TDBM) for small and medium-sized enterprises in Mongolia.
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Amount of fines for corruption crime and Mongolia’s challenges
The “Diagnostic assessment on the resolution of corruption cases”, published in May 2021, by The Asia Foundation’s Evaluation Team within the “Strengthening the Anti-Corruption Regime in Mongolia” project supported by the Asian Development Bank concluded that the types and amounts of penalties specified in the Criminal Code of Mongolia reduce the effectiveness of prevention and punishment for corruption crimes.
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Parliamentary Secretary General takes part in IPU Association of Secretary Generals of Parliaments meeting
Ms. L.Ulziisaikhan, Secretary General of the State Great Hural, participated in the virtual meeting of the Association of Secretary Generals of Parliaments (ASGP), in parallel with the 142 Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
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Infrastructure in rural areas to be developed
The cabinet, at its meeting held on June 1, approved to implement a set of projects and measures of ‘Soum development: engineering infrastructure supply’ with the aim of developing infrastructure in soums – the second level administrative division of the country, and create favorable livelihoods in the rural region. 
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Financial Regulatory Commission, Bridge Association of Real Estate sign cooperation agreement
Under its efforts to expand cooperation with professional associations in the non-bank finance sector, the Financial Regulatory Commission has reached an agreement with the Bridge Association of Real Estate to collaborate in the area of training. 
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State Great Khural Opens its Autumn Session 18 hours
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“World Heart Day 2023” Celebration in Mongolia 5 days
Ambassador Sarantogos Presents Her Letter of Credence 6 days
Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia 6 days
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French Project Worth EUR 100 Thousand for Strengthening Food Security and Women Participation 7 days
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Projects to Implement in Darkhan-Uul, Selenge and Arkhangai Aimags 12 days
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ADB Projects Sustained Economic Growth Momentum in Mongolia for 2023–2024 13 days
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Zuunmod TPP to be Presented at Cabinet Session 14 days
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Deer Stone Monuments Added to UNESCO World Heritage List 14 days
Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend Held in New York 14 days
"Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs” 2023 is Continuing Its Mentoring Program 15 days
Number of Students to Study in Cuba Increases 15 days
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Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia is keen to collaborate with the G77 Member States in the Field of Science and Technology 16 days
President Khurelsukh’s Greetings to International Scientific Conference on Nomadic Culture and Mentality 18 days
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First Ever Performance of Morin Khuur Ensemble at Sydney Opera House 18 days
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Visit of President of National Assembly of Laos After 11 Years 19 days
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Open Skies Agreement with the US Approved 19 days
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Cooperation with Liaoning Province of China in Road Transport 20 days
Consultative Meeting between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and India 20 days
Protection of Rights of Mongolian Children in Korea under Attention of Korean Parliament 20 days
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