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Parties nominate candidates for 2021 Presidential Election
Over the past weekend, two political parties and one coalition in the Mongolian parliament, State Great Khural, has completed selecting their candidates to run for the upcoming presidential election of Mongolia, scheduled on June 9, 2021. 
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Mongolia reports 911 new COVID-19 cases, two COVID-19 related deaths
 911 people were detected with coronavirus nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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COVID-19: 1,306 new cases detected
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on May 1, it was reported that 1,306 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 13,506 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. About 90 percent of the new cases are close contacts of previously confirmed cases.
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Mongolia to provide USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to India
The Government of Mongolia today, April 30, decided to provide USD 1 million as humanitarian assistance to India to help India deal with a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. 
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Fully vaccinated citizens to be allowed to freely travel domestically
During the meeting, the commission members received the latest updates regarding the measures being taken against the COVID-19 infection, vaccination rollout and its procurement and delivery as well as works planned to be conducted in early May.
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COVID-19 infection cases rise by 1,356
At 11 a.m., today, the Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia. 
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Government of Japan to confer D.Lundeejantsan with the Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon
The Government of Japan April 29, 2021, today, announced that in its 2021 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals, it will confer Mr. Lundeejantsan.D with the Order of the Rising Sun, Grand Cordon.
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Presidential election candidates’ declaration of income, assets will be placed open to public
The Presidential Election of Mongolia will be held on June 9, 2021, throughout the country. Pursuant to Article 10.6 of the Anti-Corruption Law, Article 11.2 of the Law on Election, and Article 28.2.3 of the Law on Presidential Election of Mongolia, a candidate for the President of Mongolia shall submit their Declaration of Interest, Income, and Assets to the Independent Authority Against Corruption. 
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1,015 new cases registered, deaths from coronavirus exceed 100
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, April 29, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 1,015 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country after a total of 11,145 PCR tests were performed nationwide. 
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New category to support employment of people with disabilities launches
At the initiatives of youths having involved in ‘Young Leadership Program (YLP)’ being run by the Zorig Foundation for the 18th consecutive year, the project - ‘One billion worlds, one billion hearts’ is being successfully implemented.
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1,171 new coronavirus cases detected, death toll increases by 9
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, April 28, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 1,171 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after 10,758 PCR tests were conducted across the country. 
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Independent review on the cost overruns and schedule delays of the Oyu Tolgoi underground expansion
In November 2020, at the initiative of the Government of Mongolia, Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC, through their nominated board members of Oyu Tolgoi LLC, submitted draft resolutions for the establishment of a Special Committee of the board of directors of Oyu Tolgoi LLC whose mandate is to appoint independent experts to conduct an independent review of the cost overruns and schedule delays of the underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi project.
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President addresses 77th session of UN Economic, Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Address by H.E. Mr. Khaltmaa Battulga, President of Mongolia, at the Seventy Seventh Session of The United Nations Economic And Social Commission For Asia And The Pacific 
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1,098 new coronavirus cases detected, death toll increases by 8
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, April 27, Tuesday, by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,098 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after 10,758 PCR tests were conducted across the country. 
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EU, WHO hand over essential equipment to support Mongolia’s response to COVID-19
Within the framework of “Mongolia COVID-19 Crisis Response” project (MCCR project) funded by the European Union and WHO, essential equipment and tools were handed over to the Ministry of Health to support Mongolia’s preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This supply will help the country to mitigate immediate impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and strengthen the national health system in the medium- and long term.
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Ambassador Battur presents credentials to Co-Prince of Andorra, President of France
On 12 April 2021, H.E. Mr. Battur Avirmid, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Principality of Andorra presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Co-Prince of Andorra, President of France and conveyed warm greetings of Mongolian President H.E. Mr. Battulga Khaltmaa. 
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Finance Minister takes part in World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2021
The 2021 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund and related ancillary events took place virtually from Monday, April 5 to Sunday, April 11. 
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Mongolian Lamb to become name card of Mongolia
“Annual profitability from sheep flock in Mongolia could reach USD 1 billion, which equals to ¼ of the government budget and will definitely help promote the economic growth of the country.
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Mongolia sees decline in daily COVID-19 cases with 856 new cases
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, April 26, Monday, by the Ministry of Health reported that 856 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after more than 13,000 tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Strict lockdown extended nationwide until May 8
The cabinet today, April 23, convened for an irregular meeting and decided to extend the current state of 'all-out-preparedness' and associated strict lockdown measures until 6 AM, May 8, Saturday. 
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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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