Highlights
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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Democratic Party caucus offers cooperation
The members of the Democratic Party (DP) caucus in the State Great Khural paid a courtesy call on President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, On June 29.
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Mongolian People’s Party Caucus leaders pay courtesy call
Chair of the Mongolian People’s Party caucus in the State Great Khural D.Togtokhsuren MP, Deputy Chair J.Sukhbaatar MP, and head of the caucus office S.Dalkhaasuren paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to congratulate and wish success.
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COVID-19: 2,432 new cases reported, total reaches 109,694
On June 27, the Ministry of Health reported that 2,432 new cases were detected in Mongolia nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Government to submit its proposal to Parliament to continue supports for households and businesses
Yesterday, June 25, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene introduced to the National Security Council a proposal to continue the government's decision on providing an additional funding for the health sector, granting monthly allowance of MNT 100 thousand to each child, and paying utility bills (electricity, heat, and waste bills) of households and some enterprises until the end of this year, as well as extending a 50 percent discount rate of refined coal until March of 2022.
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COVID-19: 2,362 new cases reported, total reaches 107,262
On June 26, the Ministry of Health reported that 2,362 new cases were detected in Mongolia after conducting 11,748 tests nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh sworn in
The 8th Presidential Election took place on June 9th, 2021, and ended with victory of Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the candidate from the Mongolian People’s Party, with majority vote of 67.69 percent.
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Mongolian, Russian defense ministers meet in Moscow
Between June 22 and 23, Minister of Defense G.Saikhanbayar is taking part in the IX Moscow Conference on International Security. During the visit to Russia, Mongolian Minister of Defense Saikhanbayar and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu held a bilateral meeting to exchange views about a wide range of issues concerning military and technical cooperation between Mongolia and Russia. 
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Second batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines received
On June 23, the second batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines were received per the agreement signed between the Government of Mongolia and Pfizer Inc signed in May 2021 for 2.5 million doses of vaccine in 2021. 
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery area to be developed into cultural tourism zone
At its regular meeting today on June 23, the Cabinet supported the suggestion to develop the nearby area of Gandantegchinlen Monastery into a cultural tourism zone, and gave out orders to develop a feasibility study and corresponding blueprints for the project.
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IM B. Urantungalag qualifies for summer Olympics
During the 2021 Archery Final Olympic Qualification Tournament held on June 18-21 in Paris, France, a Mongolian archer B. Urantungalag won the fifth place in the women’s individual category, qualifying to compete in the ‘Tokyo 2020’ Summer Olympics.
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Political consultation held between Mongolian and Italian foreign ministries
On June 22, political consultation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic was held via videoconference.
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Foreign Minister meets UAE Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Mongolia Abdullah Al-Tuneiji on June 21 to discuss cooperation between the two countries. 
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Draft amendments to Law on Investment submitted to Speaker
On June 21, MPs Kh.Gankhuyag and D.Unurbolor  presented draft amendments to the Law on Investment to Speaker G.Zandanshatar. With the current Law on Investment in place, a foreign company has to choose its status as a business entity with foreign investment or a representative office prior to starting its business in Mongolia.
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President Battulga decrees Noyon Uul as state-worshipped mountain
President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa has issued a decree No. 81 to make the Noyon Mountain (Noyon Uul) within territories of Bornuur and Batsumber soums of Tuv aimag and Mandal soum of Selenge aimag, a state-worshipped mountain. 
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President Kh.Battulga becomes acquainted with construction work of sports complex
On June 20, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga and Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan became acquainted with the construction progress of the sports complex being built in the capital city’s Khan-Uul district.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 12 hours
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 12 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 13 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 14 hours
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 15 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 16 hours
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 17 hours
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 20 hours
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 21 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 1 day
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 1 day
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 1 day
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 1 day
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 1 day
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 1 day
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 3 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 3 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 3 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 3 days
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 4 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 6 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 6 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 6 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 6 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 6 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 6 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 6 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 7 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 7 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" 7 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 7 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 7 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 7 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 7 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 8 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 8 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 8 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 8 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 8 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 9 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 9 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 9 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 9 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 10 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 10 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 10 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 10 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 10 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 10 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 10 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 10 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
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