Highlights
Charter flight arranged by IOM to arrive in Ulaanbaatar today
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Emergency Commission and MIAT Mongolian Airlines to organize a special charter flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on July 22-23, 2021. 
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Mongolia receives another 92,490 doses of Pfizer/Biontech vaccines
The purchase of 2.35 million doses of Pfizer/Biontech vaccines, funded by the Government of Japan and coordinated by the United Nations Children's Fund started on June 16, 2021, and has so far received 417,690 doses in six separate batches.
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Mongolian sumo wrestler Terunofuji G.Gan-Erdene promoted to Yokozuna
Mongolian sumo wrestler Terunofuji G.Gan-Erdene was officially named sumo’s 73rd Yokozuna, the sport’s highest rank, today.
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PM to pay visit to Japan
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene will pay a working visit to Japan on July 21-25 and attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.
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MONTSAME News Agency marks its 100th anniversary
Today, July 19, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolian National News Agency MONTSAME.
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Int'l Cricket Council welcomes Mongolia, Tajikistan and Switzerland as new Members
On July 18, the International Cricket Council (ICC) welcomed its newest Member countries, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Switzerland at the ICC’s 78th Annual General Meeting.
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President Khurelsukh wishes success to Mongolia’s Olympic athletes
President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh attended the official Send-off ceremony for the Mongolian Olympic Contingent on July 9, 2021.
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Switzerland sends medical supplies worth over CHF 850,000
Switzerland is helping Mongolia in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday 13 July, the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Department sent 40 oxygen ventilators and 45 oxygen concentrators to Ulaanbaatar for a total value of around CHF 700,000. In addition to this delivery of equipment, the SDC also granted CHF 150,000 for the purchase of four portable X-ray machines for the Ministry of Health.
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Nine White Banners ceremony takes place
Today marks the 2230th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 815th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, and the 100th anniversary of the People’s Revolution of Mongolia. On its occasion, the ceremony of the Nine White Banners took place at the Sukhbaatar Square. 
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COVID-19: 1,735 new cases, 11 deaths reported
On July 11, 1,735 new cases have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours, reported the Ministry of Health through their Facebook page. 
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President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh holds telephone conversation with President of Russia V.V.Putin
On July 9, President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation V.V.Putin.
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Today marks State Flag Day
Today marks State Flag Day in Mongolia. On the eve of the National Naadam Festival on July 10 each year, the State Flag of Mongolia is raised. 
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Japan to provide JPY 883 million assistance to Mongolia
On July 8, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki signed an exchange of notes between the governments of Mongolia and Japan.
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PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Progress must be made in large-scale projects in adherence with infection prevention guidelines
On July 3, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the progress of the construction work being carried out for the oil refinery in Altanshiree soum, Dornogobi aimag.
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Mongolian Academy of Sciences to cooperate with Hungarian Research Institute
On July 1, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Hungarian Research Institute. 
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New Chinggis Khaan International Airport opens
On July 4, Sunday, the new Chinggis Khaan International Airport, built with a soft loan funding from the Government of Japan, officially opened with the first flight departed to Tokyo, Japan, as operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines – national flag carrier.
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This year’s National Naadam Festival cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns
At an irregular meeting today on July 2, the Cabinet has made the decision to cancel this year’s National Naadam Festival.
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MP D.Tsogtbaatar represents Mongolia at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly meeting
Within the Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), virtual meeting of the Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions was held on June 30, 2021 with the participation of more than 180 parliamentarians. 
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Khan Bank submits plan to become public listed company
The Parliament of Mongolia adopted amendments to the Banking Law in January 2021, requiring the restructuring of systemically important commercial banks as public companies listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange.
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Mongolia, Kazakhstan to expand cooperation in science and techonology
President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences D.Regdel has held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Zh. Adilbayev.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 7 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 8 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 9 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 11 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 13 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 14 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 15 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 16 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 2 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 4 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 4 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 5 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 5 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 5 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 5 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" 6 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 6 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 6 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 6 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 6 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 6 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 6 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 7 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 7 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 8 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 8 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 8 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 8 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 8 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 8 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 8 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 9 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 9 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 9 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 11 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 12 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 12 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 12 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 12 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 12 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 13 days
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