Highlights
Buyant-Ukhaa to be used as backup airport and business hub
With the opening of the Chinggis Khaan International Airport in the Khushig Valley, the government has decided to use the Buyant-Ukhaa Airport for civil aviation. 
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Draft resolution to increase benefits to Mongolia from Oyu Tolgoi project to be considered urgently
 At the regular meeting of the Cabinet on December 22, the draft resolution on Measures to be taken to ensure the benefits to Mongolia from Oyu Tolgoi gold-copper mine has been supported and submitted to the Parliament for urgent consideration.
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Construction Development Center and Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority sign MoU
A Memorandum of Understanding was established between the ‘Construction Development Center’ state-owned enterprise and the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority of the Republic of Korea on December 21.
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Energy Minister meets Turkish Ambassador
Minister of Energy N.Tavinbekh held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia Zafer Ates on December 20.
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Speaker meets WHO Representative
Speaker of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar yesterday received WHO Representative to Mongolia Dr. Sergey Diorditsa and exchanged views on the current situation of COVID-19, potential risks, and issues to be addressed in the future.
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No Omicron variant detected among the imported cases
The Ministry of Health reported that 328 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 125 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 119 cases in rural regions. Moreover, 120 imported cases were detected.
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Mongolian circus artists perform in France
The ANGELS Mongolian Modern Circus Theatre that presented ‘Nomad’ successfully performed the show, which depicts nomadic culture and life in a contemporary style combining circus, theater, dance, music, and folk arts, at Cirque Phenix again.
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More than 600 services integrated into E-Mongolia system
More than 600 public services have been integrated into E-Mongolia system, reports Chief of Communications and Information Technology Authority B. Bolor-Erdene.
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COVID-19: 240 new cases reported
The Ministry of Health reported today, December 21 that 240 СOVID-19 infections and two deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. In detail, 169 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 67 cases in 21 provinces and four imported cases.
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MPP Group in parliament supports to extend pandemic act
Yesterday, December 20, the Mongolian People’s Party’s Group in the Parliament supported to extend the effective period of the Law on Prevention and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Reducing the Adverse Effects on Society and Economy (COVID-19 Mitigation Law) for six months.
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Made in Mongolia 2021 trade fair takes place
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the development of cooperatives in Mongolia.
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Protocol signed to amend agreement on border checkpoints
Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg and Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Vladimir Tokarev signed the ‘Protocol on amendments to the August 10, 1994 Agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Russian Federation on Border Checkpoints and Relaxed Regime on the Russian-Mongolian Border’.
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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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Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 1 hour
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 1 hour
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 2 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 2 hours
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 2 hours
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 3 hours
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 4 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 5 hours
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 6 hours
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 7 hours
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 23 hours
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 23 hours
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 23 hours
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 23 hours
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 1 day
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 1 day
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 1 day
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 1 day
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 1 day
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 1 day
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 1 day
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 2 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 2 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 2 days
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 2 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 2 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 2 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 2 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 2 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 2 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 2 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 2 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 2 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 2 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 5 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 5 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 5 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 5 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 5 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 5 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 5 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 5 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 5 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 5 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 5 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 5 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 5 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 5 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 5 days
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 6 days
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 6 days
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 6 days
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 6 days
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 6 days
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 6 days
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 6 days
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 6 days
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 6 days
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 7 days
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 7 days
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 7 days
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 7 days
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