Highlights
First Session of Economic Policy Council under Prime Minister Held
The first session of the Economic Policy Council under the Prime Minister was held on August 31, 2024. The regulation and composition of the Economic Policy Council was renewed according to Government Resolution No. 34 on August 14, 2024. The session was organized in connection with the State Great Khural’s approval of the Mongolian Joint Government’s Action Program for 2024-2028, 2023 State Budget performance, amendments to the law on the State Budget for 2024 as well as the submission of the draft law on State Budget for 2025 to the State Great Khural.
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International School of Engineering to Be Established in Mongolia
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Rector of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology Namnan Tumurpurev and Secretary of the Party Committee of the Industrial University of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the PRC Li Zhangfen signed an Agreement on Establishing International School of Engineering in Mongolia on August 30, 2024.
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Mongolia Shines at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with Historic Medal Wins
Mongolia has achieved remarkable success at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, earning its place in history with extraordinary performances by its athletes. Surenjav Ulambayar brought great honor to the nation by becoming Mongolia's first female Paralympic gold medalist, a milestone that exemplifies her dedication and the strength of Mongolian athletes on the world arena. Bolor-Erdene Ganbat and Battulga Tsegmid further distinguished themselves by winning silver medals, showing Mongolia's unwavering commitment to excellence in para sports.
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President of the Russian Federation to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia
In commemoration of the 85th anniversary of the Battles of Khalkhin Gol, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Mongolia on September 3, 2024.
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Mongolian Border Guards Earn Two Golds and One Silver from World Championship
The World Kettlebell Sport Championship 2024 was held in Cholpon Ata of the Kyrgyz Republic on August 21-26, 2024.
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Students of the "President's Scholar–2100" Scholarship Program Depart for Overseas Studies
Students who met the criteria of the "President's Scholar–2100" Scholarship Program and successfully completed their preparatory courses at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) departed to pursue higher education at universities abroad on August 28, 2024.
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on August 28, 2024, the Cabinet made the following decisions:
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International Scholars Convene for Sharing Studies on Mongolian Buddhism
An international conference under the theme “Study of Mongolian Buddhism” was held on August 26-28, 2024, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. A total of 67 scholars and researchers from 11 countries, including Mongolia, Russia, China, America, Korea, India, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, Japan, and Thailand participated in the conference. 
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Ambassador of Vietnam to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia Nguyen Tuan Thanh presented his Letter of Credence to President of Mongolia H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on August 28, 2024. 
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Health Programme to Be Reinstated in General Education Curriculum
Ahead of the new academic year of 2024-2025, the Ministry of Education of Mongolia is renewing the national curriculum of secondary schools.
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Veteran of the Battle of Khalkhiin Gol Chimedtseren Receives Title of “Honored Medical Worker of Mongolia"
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa has issued a Decree to award the title of “Honored Medical Worker of Mongolia” to Ts. Chimedtseren, a veteran of the Battle of Khalkhiin Gol. On August 26, 2024, Head of the Office of the President of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav presented the award to veteran Chimedtseren and extended wishes for good health and well-being.
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Radnaa Tseren Triumphs with Double Gold at the World Masters Athletics Championships
Radnaa Tseren, an esteemed Honored Athlete of Mongolia and a venerable resident of Khan-Uul District in Ulaanbaatar city, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning two gold medals at the 25th World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Competing in the 90-95 age category, Mr. Radnaa Tseren demonstrated extraordinary vitality and athleticism, securing first place in both the 100-meter and 800-meter races.
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Foreign Minister of Oman Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, who is on an official visit to Mongolia, paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on August 26, 2024.
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Agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic Passport Holders to Be Established with Oman
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is making an official visit to our country from August 25-26, 2024. As part of the visit, the foreign ministers of both countries held a press briefing.
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Australia Signs Partnership Agreement with the Asia Foundation to Enhance Women's Climate Resilience in Mongolia
The Australian Embassy and The Asia Foundation (TAF) signed a partnership agreement to strengthen women’s networks and movements for climate justice, enhance women’s economic empowerment, and increase women’s access to green financing. 
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Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the WWF
Under the auspices of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the World Women’s Forum was successfully held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on August 22-23, 2024. During the Forum, MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency interviewed several high-level women delegates.
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President of Mongolia Receives UN Deputy Secretary-General
On August 22, 2024, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed, who is on a visit to Mongolia to participate in the World Women’s Forum in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Welcome to the "Resilience - Stories of Women Inspiring Change" Special Exhibition
The Opening Ceremony of the “Resilience - Stories of Women Inspiring Change” Exhibition was held at the Lkham Gallery, Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia, on August 21, 2024.
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Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration for a Sustainable Future” Will Bolster the Leadership, Participation and Role of Girls and Women
Under the auspices of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the World Women’s Forum commences in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on August 22, 2024. President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa opened the Forum. We present the full transcription of the opening speech of the President.  
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The First World Women’s Forum Commences in Ulaanbaatar
Under the auspices of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the World Women’s Forum commences in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on August 22, 2024. The Forum, under the theme “Towards a Greener Future” is co-hosted by the Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, and the UN in Mongolia.
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Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 16 minutes
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 39 minutes
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 1 hour
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 4 hours
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 4 hours
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 1 day
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 1 day
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 4 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 5 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 5 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 6 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 6 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 7 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 7 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 8 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 8 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 8 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 8 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 8 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 9 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 11 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 11 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 11 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 11 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 11 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 11 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 11 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 11 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 12 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 12 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 12 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 12 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 12 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 12 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 12 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 12 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 13 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 14 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 14 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 14 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 14 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 14 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 14 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 14 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 14 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 14 days
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