Highlights
M.Ankhtsetseg becomes world weightlifting champion
The Mongolian weightlifting team is participating in the 2021 World Weighlifting Championships, which is being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between December 7-17.
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Program for Mongolia-Russia cooperation in science and education approved
A 2022-2024 program for cooperation in the field of science and higher education between the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation has been approved.
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No COVID-19 deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The Ministry of Health reported that 262 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 158 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 100 cases in rural regions.
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President U. Khurelsukh holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
 After the one-on-one meeting, President U. Khurelsukh, who is in Russia on an official visit, held talks with the Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 16 in the Kremlin.
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Mongolia’s President meets Russian counterpart
Yesterday, December 16, President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh and his Russian counterpart V.V. Putin had a one-on-one meeting in the Kremlin.
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Meeting held with Minister in charge of Trade of Eurasian Economic Commission
In the framework of the visit of President of Mongolia L.Khurelsukh to the Russian Federation, Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg held a meeting with Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission A.A. Slepnev on December 17 in Moscow.
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NEMA representatives participate in Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction 2021
Representatives of emergency personnel led by Chief of the National Emergency Management Agency, Major General G.Ariunbuyan participated in the Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction 2021, which was organized by the Asian Disaster Reduction Center from December 14 to 16.
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Mongolian and UAE Education Ministers meet during RewirEd summit
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Sh.Enkhiin-Od to play for NCAA Division I basketball team
 On December 15, Enkhiin-Od Sharavjamts, also known as Mongolian Mike, announced on his social media account that he chose to play for Dayton Flyers /University of Dayton/ in Division I of the NCAA men’s basketball, turning down the scholarship offers he had received from Rutgers Scarlet Knights /Rutgers University/ and Providence Friars /Providence College/.
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Leather processing factory commissioned in Uvurkhangai aimag
One million livestock animal skin processing factory opened and launched its operation on December 15 in Uvurkhangai aimag.
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Finance Minister meets his Russian counterpart
As part of the official visit of the Mongolian President to the Russian Federation, Minister of Finance B. Javkhlan held a meeting with his Russian counterpart A.G. Siluanov in Moscow on December 15.
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Mongolia-Cuba inter-ministerial consultative meeting held
The fourth inter-ministerial consultative meeting was held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Cuba on December 15.
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Presidents of Mongolia and Russia to hold talks today
On December 15, President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh arrived in Moscow, Russia to pay an official visit to the Russian Federation. The President was welcomed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation U.Enkhtuvshin and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs I.V. Morgulov at Vnukovo International Airport. 
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Snowfall and colder weather on the way
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards and colder temperatures in some parts of western and eastern aimags, in most parts of central aimags, and northern parts of the Gobi region in the coming few days.
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Ulaanbaatar’s team wins third place at International Olympiad of Metropolises
Students of Ulaanbaatar took third place at the 6th International Olympiad of Metropolises with a team score.
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Team of Mongolian students wins First Runner Up at ABU Robocon 2021
On December 12, a team of Mongolian students studying at the School of Information and Telecommunication Technology of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) won the First Runner Up at the ABU Robocon 2021 contest.
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President U.Khurelsukh to pay an official visit to Russia
The President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation on December 15-17, 2021 as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Russian Federation.
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Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum Meeting kicks off
The 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-29) is taking place virtually on December 13-15 under the theme ‘The role of parliaments in strengthening resilience in the post-Covid-19 era’.
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Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources send official letter to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, agreeing Government’s proposals and demand
On December 13, Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill Resources sent an official letter addressed to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, agreeing the proposals and demands of the Government’s working group and confirming to write off Mongolia's USD 2.3 billion debt for its share (34 percent) in the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project, 
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'Hunnu Air' conducts direct flight to Ulan-Ude
The Russian Federation has resumed its air service with some countries including  Mongolia starting December 1.  Following the decision, 'Hunnu Air' airline of Mongolia has launched its flights to Ulan-Ude city of Russian Buryatia Republic.
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His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 33 minutes
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 2 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 hours
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 4 hours
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 6 hours
This Week in Mongolia 7 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 23 hours
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 3 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 3 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 3 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 3 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 3 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 4 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 4 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 4 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 4 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 4 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 4 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 4 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 5 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 5 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 5 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 5 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 6 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 6 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 6 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 6 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 7 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 7 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 7 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 7 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 7 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 7 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 7 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 7 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 7 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 10 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 11 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 11 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 11 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 11 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 11 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 11 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 11 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 11 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 12 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
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