Highlights
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.
1474 days
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.
1476 days
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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Ceremony takes place to honor military personnel served in Afghanistan
On June 17, a ceremony took place at the Sukhbaatar Square to honor the military troops of the Mongolian Armed Forces who served in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
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Mongolia receives 84 thousand Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines from Japan
In the framework of non-refundable assistance from the Government of Japan, Mongolia received 84,240 doses of vaccines on June 16. This is the first shipment of a total of about 2.35 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines being provided in the framework of USD 21.5 million non-refundable aid of Japan.
1482 days
Specialized laboratory established for hide and leather research
A specialized laboratory for hide and leather research has been established at the School of Industrial Technology of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Despite counting 60-70 million heads of livestock annually, only 10 thousand items of hide are processed each year.
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U.Khurelsukh to take presidential oath on June 25
On June 11, the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia passed a resolution setting a date for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect U.Khurelsukh. 
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New international airport to be put into operation on July 4
On June 10, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the new Chinggis Khaan International Airport as well as the progress of the Bogdkhan Railway Bypass Line project. 
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2021 Presidential Election: Preliminary results and voter turnout
As of 1:30 AM, June 10, 99.3 percent of the polling stations across the country have submitted the results of presidential election to the General Election Commission.
1489 days
Polls close in Mongolia’s presidential election
Nationwide polls close after Mongolians voted since 7 AM until 10 PM, to elect a new president.
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Voter turnout - 2021 Presidential Election of Mongolia
Voter turnout live updates - 2021 Presidential Election of Mongolia
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Voter turnout 23.38 as of 2 PM
The General Election Commission reports that the voter turnout was 23.38 percent on the national level as of 2 PM.
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His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 10 hours
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 10 hours
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 10 hours
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 10 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 11 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 12 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 14 hours
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 15 hours
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 17 hours
This Week in Mongolia 17 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 1 day
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 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 4 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 4 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 4 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 4 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 4 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 4 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" 5 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 5 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 5 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 5 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 5 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 5 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 5 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 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 6 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 7 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 7 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 7 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 7 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 7 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 7 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 7 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 7 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 8 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 8 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 8 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 8 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 10 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 11 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 11 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 11 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 11 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 11 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 12 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 12 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 12 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 12 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 12 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 12 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 12 days
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