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2025-05-02 12:14:05
This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of April 28-May 4, 2025.
4 days
Mongolia and Hungary to Foster Fruitful Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Hungary, the Embassy of Mongolia in Hungary organized Ceremonial Event.
5 days
The Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championship Kicks Off
The Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championship, jointly organized by the Mongolian Chess Federation and the Asian Chess Federation, officially commenced in Ulaanbaatar on April 23, 2025. 
9 days
World Bank Expresses Commitment to Supporting the UNCCD COP17 Conference
The World Bank expressed its commitment to fully supporting Mongolia’s initiative to establish the “International Land and Pasture Alliance for the Future” in conjunction with the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, which will be held in 2026.
14 days
Over 250 Companies Participating in “Mongolia Mining 2025” International Mining Expo
The "Mongolia Mining 2025" International Mining Expo brought together top Mongolian suppliers along with representatives from more than 20 countries, including the People's Republic of China, Canada, Australia, the United States of America, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Federal Republic of Germany.
14 days
Performance Audit Report on the 2023 Local Development Fund Presented
The National Audit Office of Mongolia presented Performance Audit Report on the “Revenue, Expenditure, and Outcomes of the Local Development Fund of 2023” to the Standing Committee on Budget of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia on April 16, 2025.
14 days
Khangai Region to Be Developed as a Specialized Tourism Region
As part of the implementation of the Regional Development Plan of Mongolia, an expanded meeting of the Khangai Regional Council was held on April 14, 2025, in Tsetserleg soum, Arkhangai aimag. Based on the proposals adopted during the Council meeting, the Cabinet of Mongolia made the following decisions during its regular session on April 16, 2025.
15 days
Munguntuul Batkhuyag: New Opening Against Alina Kashlinskaya Proved Effective
The fifth tournament of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024–2025, organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is currently underway in Pune, Republic of India, where International Master (IM) of Mongolia Munguntuul Batkhuyag secured a victory in the third round.
15 days
Number of Passengers Crossing Mongolian Border Increases by 290,200 in the First Quarter of 2025
A total of 1,632,600 passenger crossings (duplicated count) were recorded at Mongolia’s borders in the first quarter of 2025, marking an increase of 290,200 compared to the same period in 2024.
16 days
Mongolian Ice Hockey Team to Compete in the 2025 World Championship Division III
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Division III Ice Hockey World Championship will kick off in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 25, 2025. 
16 days
2,500 Specialists and Teachers to Be Trained in Artificial Intelligence
The “National AI” Program, initiated by AI Academy Asia with support from UNICEF Mongolia and M Bank, officially launched on April 15, 2025.
16 days
Training Equipment and Laboratory Facilities Handed Over to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology
With financing from the “Higher Engineering Education Development” Project, training equipment and laboratory facilities have been handed over to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).
17 days
Entrepreneurship Education Project Implemented in 29 Soums
The “Entrepreneurship-Focused Socio-Emotional Skills for the Most Vulnerable Youth in Rural Mongolia” Project, aimed at providing personal development and entrepreneurship education to youth in Mongolia, was successfully implemented.
17 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Receives Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the PRC
On April 14, 2025, Chairman of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve received a Chinese delegation headed by Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China Losang Jamcan.
17 days
First Four-Discipline Combat Sports Championship to Be Held in Mongolia
The Capital City of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar is set to host the inaugural event of the Nomadic Fighting Championship (NFC), organized by the Four-Discipline Combat Sports Federation.
17 days
4.7 Million Livestock Parturitions Registered in the First Quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, a total of 4.7 million livestock gave birth across the country, out of the 26.7 million female livestock registered at the end of 2024.
17 days
Wool Plushies from Mongolia Garner Public Attention at World Expo 2025
The "World Expo 2025" opened in Osaka, Kansai, Japan on April 12, 2025.
18 days
Mongolia and France to Enhance Cooperation in the Environmental Sector
Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia Odontuya Saldan met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia Corinne Pereira Da Silva on April 11, 2025.
18 days
Mongolia and the United States Discuss Opportunities for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Mongolia Richard Buangan on April 13, 2025.
18 days
Women's Leadership in the Environmental Sector to Be Strengthened
Countries around the world are implementing environmental policies and responding to climate change and desertification through international treaties and collaborative agreements.
18 days
Mongolian Junior Boxers Win Three Medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 18 hours
National Judo Juniors Championship 2025 Taking Place 19 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with Thailand in Aviation Training 19 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea on Gas Safety 19 hours
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Support the Activities of the ASIMON Mongolian Association in Spain 20 hours
Secretary-General of UN World Tourism Organization to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 20 hours
“Ulaanbaatar Cycling-2025” Event to be Held at Sukhbaatar Square 21 hours
Photo Exhibition “75 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Mongolia and Hungary” Opens 22 hours
Draft Resolution on Development Plan of Mongolia for 2026 Submitted 1 day
Postage Stamp Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War Unveiled 1 day
Mongolia to Introduce High-Efficacy Cancer Treatment Medication from Switzerland 1 day
Four Mongolian Basketball Teams to Compete in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Chengdu 1 day
First-Stage Tender for the Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Receives Submissions from 27 Companies 1 day
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Enterprises Operating Year-Round Tourism 1 day
Regulations on Providing Scholarships, Loans, and Grants for Students of Tertiary Education Revised 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos to Play its First Game of the Basketball Champions League Asia-East 1 day
Foreign Minister of Mongolia and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Hold Official Talks 1 day
Mongolia and South Korea to Strengthen People-to-People Ties 1 day
National Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Center Equipped with MRI Scanner 1 day
Mongolia Investment Forum Takes Place in New York City 1 day
Mongolia Remains Undefeated at the Ice Hockey World Championship 2025 Division III 1 day
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Visits Egiin Gol Hydropower Plant Project Site 2 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea Visits Dr. Lee Tae-joon Memorial Park 2 days
“Creative Nature” Ecological Study Hall Opens 3 days
Development Policy of Transport and Logistics Zone of Hunnu City to Be Discussed 3 days
Mongolia Welcomes Synergy Between International Initiatives and the “White Gold” National Movement 3 days
FIDE Master Enkhrii Enkh-Amgalan and Grandmaster Tin Jingyao Lead the Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championship 3 days
United Airlines to Launch Flights to Mongolia in May 3 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural Pays Respect to the Generals of Mongolia 3 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Visits the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Tours the “Ikh Khuraldai” Hall 3 days
“Silk Way” Rally Racers to Promote the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 3 days
“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” 102.5 km Branch Railroad Construction Begins 3 days
National Statistics Office of Mongolia Elected as Governing Council Member of the UN Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific 4 days
Mongolia to Host the 30th Annual General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum 4 days
Young Mongolian Boxer Altanzul to Fight for Gold at the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships 4 days
Mongolian Judokas Claim Two Silver and Two Bronze Medals at the Asian Senior Championship 4 days
Speakers of the State Great Khural of Mongolia and the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Hold an Official Meeting 4 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Kingdom of Spain 4 days
Catalogue of Mongol Artifacts Stored in the State Museum of Oriental Art to Be Published 4 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 4 days
Young Photographer B. Jamiyandorj’s "Janraisig" Wins Grand Prize 4 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Attends the Funeral Ceremony of His Holiness Pope Francis 4 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Welcomes Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea 4 days
Effective and Efficient Technology for Reducing Smog to Be Developed 4 days
Apartments to Accommodate 5,000 Households to Be Built in Bayankhoshuu 4 days
Seoul Spring Festa 2025: A Cultural Celebration Like No Other 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea Plants Tree in Mongolia 5 days
Postage Stamp for the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Mongolia and France Unveiled 5 days
Mongolia and Hungary to Foster Fruitful Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors 5 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Minister of Foreign Relations and Trade of Hungary Hold Official Talks 5 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 5 days
Mongolian Judokas Competing in the Asian Senior Championship 7 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum to Collaborate with Moscow Kremlin Museums 7 days
National Women’s Basketball Team of Mongolia Qualified to Play in “B” Division of the Asian Basketball Championship 7 days
Vaccination Positively Affects Population Growth 7 days
Fans of "The MongolZ" Team can Now Contribute to the Fight Against Desertification 7 days
Mongolia Collaborates with UNESCO on Strengthening Workforce for Hydrology Sector 7 days
Mongolian Cyclists Competing in the Asian Mountain Bike Championships 7 days
The Immigration Agency of Mongolia and the Migration Department of Lithuania to Cooperate in Research 7 days
Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Over 1,000 Chess Players Compete at the "Nuudel-999" Chess Tournament 7 days
Mongolia Welcomes Synergizing International Initiatives with the “White Gold” National Movement 7 days
Chairwoman of the Standing Committee on Social Policy Meets ADB Country Director for Mongolia 7 days
Two Historical Heritages of Mongolia Inscribed on the Memory of the World International Register 7 days
Promissory Notes to Be Issued to Ensure Continuous Cashmere Production 7 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh to Pay an Official Visit to Hungary 8 days
Bridge Structures of the Tuul Highway to Be Extended 8 days
The Asian Zonal 3.3 Chess Championship Kicks Off 8 days
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