Highlights
Prime Minister calls governors for leadership in the fight against climate change
 At its extended meeting today, November 17, the Cabinet approved a resolution on measures to be implemented within the framework of the ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign and assigned the government members and governors of aimags and the capital city to ensure its prompt implementation. 
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'Mongolia National Day' event at Expo 2020 Dubai
On November 17, 'Mongolia National Day' event was organized at the Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. 
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Rice cultivation in Mongolia for the first time
For the first time Mongolia has cultivated white rice, having first crop of 10 tons. ‘Jimex’ company in Bayankhongor aimag has planted white rice on two hectares of land and harvested its first crop, reports Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan.
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Necessity of improvement for commodity preparation for Mongolian cashmere highlighted
While the diameter of Mongolian cashmere fibre was measured to be 15.3 microns in the 1950s, it has increased to 16.6-16.8 microns in recent years. This is a result of how the preparation quality has begun to sink, highlighted the participants during a discussion that took place at the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association.
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Z.Mendsaikhan: Agreement on building meat factories will be completed within this year
he government will establish regional meat factories in Dornod, Khovd, Bulgan and Arkhangai aimags. 
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Center for protection of rights of Mongolians operates in Korea
The Center for the Protection of Foreigners in Korea NGO has been operating in Seoul, having officially launched its activity last month for protecting the rights of Mongolians living in South Korea.
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Nationwide harvest completes with abundant yields
This year, Mongolia has harvested a total of 571.1 thousand tons of grain.
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Mongolia-Turkey intergovernmental commission convenes
The ninth meeting of Mongolia-Turkey Intergovernmental Trade and Economic Commission is being organized in Ankara, Turkey on November 15-16. 
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Government to establish Forestry Research and Development Agency
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene has delivered a speech at the plenary session of the National Forestry Forum being organized by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism under the auspices of the President of Mongolia opened at the State House on November 15.
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National Forestry Forum taking place
The plenary session of the National Forestry Forum being organized by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism under the auspices of the President of Mongolia has opened today at the State House. 
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Copies of cultural heritage artifacts handed over for Museum of Chinggis Khaan
On November 12, President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Tokushima, Japan Kawauchi Shiro. The Honorary Consul presented copies of scrolls depicting the invasion of the Yuan Dynasty being kept at the Imperial Palace of Japan, and Chinggis Khaan’s Gerege being kept at the Library of Tenri University. 
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MP Ts.Munkh-Orgil elected as member of UN International Law Commission
Member of Parliament Ts.Munkh-Orgil won the election of a member of the International Law Commission (ILC) for the term 2023-2027 that took place during the 32nd plenary meeting, 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on November 11.
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Largest national entities pledge to plant over 600 million trees
More than 21 major entities have signed on a certificate, as expression of joining the ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign, initiated by the President of Mongolia, today, November 12.
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Two Mongolian jiu jitsu wrestlers become world champions
Mongolia’s jiu jitsu wrestler G. Erkhembayar grabbed a gold medal in the +100kg men’s brown belt division at the 2021 World Master IBJJF Jiu- Jitsu Championship, kicked off on November 11 in Las Vegas, U.S.  He has become a three-time world champion.
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2022 State Budget approved with a deficit of MNT 2.4 trillion
The State Great Khural has approved the 2022 State Budget with MNT 16.4 trillion in total revenue and MNT 18.2 trillion in total expenditure. More specifically, at the plenary session of the State Great Khural today on November 12, the fourth discussion took place for the bills on the 2022 State Budget, the 2022 Budget for the Social Insurance Fund, the 2022 Budget for the Health Insurance Fund, and the 2022 Budget for the Future Heritage Fund.
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COVID-19-related hospitalization decreases by 38.3 percent
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Basic study introduced for development of road and transport infrastructure in Ulaanbaatar
On November 11, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Sumiyabazar held a meeting with Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Mongolia Tamura Eriko.
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President of AIBA visiting Mongolia
President of AIBA International Boxing Association Umar Kremlyov is paying a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of the President of Mongolian Boxing Association Kh.Nyambaatar.
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Suggestion put forth for discounts on freight transportation
On November 10, the World Trade Organization (WTO) organized an information session themed ‘COVID-19 and rising shipping rates: What are the factors in play and what can be done?’. The meeting was attended by representatives of governments and private sector businesses in the U.S, Honduras, Mauritius, Mongolia, Singapore, Thailand, and China to discuss challenges being faced in the countries’ import and export due to disruptions in logistic systems and ways to overcome them. 
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The Mongol Messenger announces its annual essay contest in English
The Mongol Messenger, English weekly newspaper operated by MONTSAME National News Agency, announces its annual essay contest in English among 10-12th grade students studying at high schools in Ulaanbaatar that have a special curriculum for English. It is the third year the contest is being organized.  
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Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 8 hours
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 8 hours
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 8 hours
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 8 hours
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 8 hours
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 10 hours
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 10 hours
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 12 hours
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 12 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 13 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 13 hours
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 13 hours
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 14 hours
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 14 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 15 hours
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 17 hours
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 18 hours
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 1 day
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 1 day
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 1 day
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 1 day
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 3 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 3 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 3 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 3 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 3 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 3 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 3 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 3 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 3 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 3 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 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 6 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 6 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 6 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 6 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 6 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 6 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 6 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 6 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 6 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 6 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 7 days
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 7 days
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 7 days
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 7 days
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 7 days
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