Highlights
This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of November 17-23, 2025. 
16 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP
At the opening session of the 31st Congress of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), Member of Parliament, First Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Economy and Development, Uchral Nyam-Osor, was elected as the party’s new Chair.
16 hours
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships
The 2025 IPF World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships were held on November 10-16, 2025, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, featuring the three disciplines of bench press, squat, and deadlift. Five Mongolian athletes participated under the guidance of Honored Coach Battulga Dambajantsag, achieving a historic milestone as two athletes won silver medals overall.
9 hours
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members
The 31st Congress of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) is continuing for its third day under the motto “Unity–Solution–Development” at the Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace.
11 hours
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
At the initiative of Mongolia, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) during its 2022 session. Mongolia currently chairs the Steering Committee, which is responsible for coordinating the global campaign.
16 hours
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture
As part of the “Cultural Creativity Month” initiative, a lecture titled “Stupa” was held on November 14, 2025, under the theme “Mongolian Pride,” in cooperation with Buddhist sculptor Ch. Batzorig, to commemorate the 390th birth anniversary of the eminent statesman, spiritual leader, and cultural figure Undur Gegeen Zanabazar.
16 hours
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital
A branch railway project connecting Bagakhangai and Hunnu City is underway to establish distribution infrastructure from the Orgoch Uul terminal area in Khushig Valley.Progress on Phase I, railway substructure and superstructure works along the Bagakhangai-Khushig stations, has reached 89.39 percent. Excavation is 94.96 percent complete, and embankment construction stands at 96.34 percent. Installation of all main beams and cross-beams for the 652-meter bridge has been completed, and overall bridge construction has reached 91.6 percent.
16 hours
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement
With the support of the “White Gold” National Movement of Mongolia, Cashmere Holding LLC is exporting its cashmere products to about 10 countries worldwide.
3 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry Enkhbayar Jadamba visited the factory of “Brand Gutal” LLC, the producer of the national footwear brand “Chig,” and reviewed its operations.
3 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence
On November 13, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Mongolia, Emilio Pevida Pupo, presented a copy of his Letter of Credence to the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav.
4 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development'
During the meeting of the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly held on November 11, 2025, the resolution “The Role of Cooperatives in Social Development”, initiated by Mongolia, was adopted.
4 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented
The Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office, UNICEF, and the Mongolian Intellectual Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 12, 2025, to implement the program “Preventing Digital Addiction and Supporting Students’ Intellectual Development.”
5 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted
The 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the international body for food standards, discussed the proposal initiated by Mongolia to develop a Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk.
5 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget
The State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia approved the 2026 Budget Law during its plenary session on November 12, 2025.
5 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties
During its plenary session on November 12, 2025, the Parliament discussed the draft Resolution on Assigning the Duties of the Speaker of the State Great Khural of Mongolia.
5 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published
One of the first press organizations of Mongolia, the Mongolyn Unen newspaper, published three books in commemoration of its 105th anniversary.
5 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav held a virtual meeting with Katie Jackson, Chief Executive of the Copper Division of the Rio Tinto company, on November 11, 2025, to discuss ways to increase the benefits of the Oyu Tolgoi project for Mongolia.
6 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area
A ranger in the Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area has discovered a dead Altai mole (Talpa altaica) on the snow, an endangered species with an unclear distribution range.
6 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies
A trilateral meeting between State Auditor General Magnaisuren Sandag, representatives led by the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Resident Representative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held on November 11, 2025.
6 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement
The Government of Mongolia and the Commonwealth of Australia are holding bilateral negotiations in Ulaanbaatar from November 10 to 13, 2025, to establish a Social Security Agreement between the two countries.
6 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 8 hours
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 9 hours
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 11 hours
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 11 hours
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 14 hours
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 16 hours
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 16 hours
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 16 hours
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 16 hours
This Week in Mongolia 16 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 16 hours
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 3 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 3 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 3 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 3 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 3 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 4 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 4 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 4 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 4 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 4 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 4 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 4 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 4 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 5 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 5 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 5 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 5 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 5 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 5 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 5 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 5 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 5 days
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 5 days
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 5 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 5 days
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 5 days
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 5 days
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 6 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 6 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 6 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 6 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 6 days
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 6 days
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 6 days
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 6 days
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 6 days
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 6 days
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 7 days
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 7 days
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 7 days
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 7 days
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 7 days
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 7 days
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 7 days
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Nears Completion of Feasibility Study 7 days
Digital Transformation: 90 Percent of Public Services to Go Online 7 days
Mongolian Veteran Judokas Win 13 Medals at Judo Masters World Championships 7 days
Mongolian Judoka Wins 2025 IBSA World Judo Championships 7 days
Mongolia-China-Russia ‘Tea Road’ Tourism Cooperation Plan Signed 7 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Claim 11 Medals at Bill Farrell Memorial in New York 7 days
Mongolian Sambists Win Two Gold and Five Bronze Medals at World Championships 8 days
Lecture Organized on Rinchen Byamba’s Contribution to Novel Genre 8 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 8 days
Mongolia Invites COP30 High-Level Meeting Participants to COP17 8 days
Inbound Tourism from Neighboring Countries Increases by 80 Percent 8 days
Mongolia, Kuwait Discuss Roadmap for Enhanced Partnership 8 days
Ulaanbaatar and Boryeong Cities Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 8 days
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