Highlights
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.
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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.
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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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Voting runs with 13.34 percent voter turnout
The General Election Commission reports that the voter turnout was 13.34 percent on the national level as of 11:30 AM.
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Voting gets underway for 2021 presidential election
Polling stations opened today at 7 AM and voting is underway across the country.
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Presidential election campaign wraps up, mobile voting begins
The nationwide polls for the 2021 presidential election of Mongolia are about to begin in less than 24 hours - at 7 AM, June 9, Wednesday. Election campaigning for Mongolia’s presidential election has ended at 12 AM, June 8, after running for 15 days, with the election silence period now launched. 
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COVID-19: 1,288 new cases reported, total reaches 65,255
On June 6, the Ministry of Health reported that 1,288 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 7,500 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Daily COVID-19 cases in Mongolia estimated to decrease from June 15
On June 2, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan, Minister of Health S.Enkhbold, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Sumiyabazar became acquainted with vaccination points as well as the work of the Operative Team of the State Emergency Commission.
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Official talks held between Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Russia
On June 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg held official talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V.Lavrov in the framework of her visit.
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Today marks Children’s Day in Mongolia
The number of children in Mongolia is currently at 1.2 million, making up 35.4 percent of the country’s total population. In 2020, there were 77,716 new born children at the national level. 
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COVID-19: 790 new cases reported, total reaches 59,229
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on June 1, it was reported that 790 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 8,618 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg arrives in Moscow
On May 31, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg arrived in Moscow, Russia. The Foreign Minister was welcomed by officials of the Embassy of Mongolia in Russia and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Moscow Domodedovo Airport. 
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16 government officials to study in Japan on scholarships
On May 28, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan signed an exchange of notes and grant agreement on the JPY 248 million Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) 2021 with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki and Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency in Mongolia Tamura Eriko.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg begins her working visit to Russia
Starting from May 30, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg is currently on a working visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs S.V.Lavrov.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 10 hours
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 10 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 11 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 12 hours
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 14 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 15 hours
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 15 hours
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 18 hours
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 19 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 2 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
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 3 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 9 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 9 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 9 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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