Highlights
Meeting held between Parliament Speakers of Mongolia and ROK
Speaker of the State Great Hural G.Zandanshatar on September 8 met with Speaker of National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Park Byeong-seug in Vienna, Austria and exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations and cooperation.
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President U.Khurelsukh to hold high-level online meeting with his South Korean counterpart
President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh will hold a high-level online meeting with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in on September 10. This will mark the first meeting between the Presidents of the two countries in four years.
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Chairman of State Great Khural meets UNIDO Director General
Mr. Zandanshatar Gombojav, Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia visited the UN Office in Vienna and held talks with Mr. Li Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on September 6, 2021.
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President relinquishes his power to appoint judges and head of IAAC
It was reported during the press conference held by the Staff to the President today that President U.Khurelsukh has submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court to lift the vetoes invoked on the revised Law on Jurisdictions and the amendments to the Law Against Corruption.
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Foreign Minister attends Ministerial Meeting of the Landlocked Developing Countries
On September 2, a Ministerial Meeting of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) was held virtually as part of the 15th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XV).
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3,766 new cases of COVID-19 reported
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 3,766 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Policy rate decline leads to an increase in domestic investment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In the first half of this year, macro economy has grown by 6.3 percent due to operations in the mining sector and the increase in commodity prices. 
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E.Bayasgalan: We are waiting for Rio Tinto to give official response to the independent review
The working group in charge of implementing the parliamentary resolution No.92 dated November 21, 2019, titled ‘Ensuring the interests of Mongolia in the exploitation of the Oyu Tolgoi gold-copper mine’ held a press conference on August 9. During the press conference, the Head of the working group, Mr. Nyambaatar Khishigee, stated that the recently completed independent review into Oyu Tolgoi’s underground development challenges, specifically the USD 1.4 billion in cost overruns and 22 month schedule delays, concluded that the issues were triggered by Rio Tinto’s mismanagement and not the geotechnical conditions that Rio Tinto claimed.
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“Opportunity will be created to uninterruptedly organize in-class lessons for children if everyone is responsible”
On September 1, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the preparations carried out for the new academic year for 2021-2022 at School No. 17 of the capital city.
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B.Solongoo: We are open to have honest and transparent discussions with Rio Tinto
The following is an interview with Solongoo Bayarsaikhan, Deputy Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat.
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Finance Minister B.Javkhlan: Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint resumes operations
On August 31, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan announced that the Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint has resumed operations from August 30. Due to the pandemic situation, the Chinese side had made the decision to temporarily halt coal transport between Gashuunsukhait and Gantsmod border checkpoints for 14 days. 
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L.Oyun-Erdene: A new century of Mongolian-Russian cooperation begins
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene took part in a joint public and private sector meeting on ‘Supporting Mongolian-Russian business and attracting investment from Russia’.
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E.Sodnompiljee becomes Paralympic Champion in powerlifting
Today, on August 30, State Honored Athlete E.Sodnompiljee successfully lifted 245 kg in the men’s -107 kg weight class at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, setting a new Paralympic Record.
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Coal trucks begin to transport freight from Erlian border checkpoint
The working group appointed by the Government has now been working at Zamiin-Uud for over a month. While 100 transport vehicles used to enter through the border during the time the working group began to be established, the number of vehicles has increased to 170 as of today.
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President U.Khurelsukh to participate virtually in Eastern Economic Forum
President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh will address the Eastern Economic Forum 2021 which will be held in Vladivostok, Russia on September 2-4.
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New facility put into operation at Central Storage for Vaccine and Biopreparations
On August 26, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan, and Minister of Health S.Enkhbold became acquainted with the operations of the National Center for Communicable Diseases.
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Discussion takes place on implementation of Mongolia-U.S. Transparency Agreement
On August 25, Speaker G.Zandanshatar received representatives led by Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia Gregory May. 
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Training held for newly appointed Ambassadors
A training for newly appointed Ambassadors to represent Mongolia in 23 foreign countries was held between August 20 and August 24.
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37 international flights scheduled for October
“In the month of October, 37 international flights are planned to be conducted. However, the flight times of some flights may change due to works carried out in accordance with infection prevention guidelines,” reported the MCAA.
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Bogdkhan railway project launched
The Bogdkhan railway project was launched today, on August 23. 
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 1 day
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 1 day
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 1 day
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 1 day
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 1 day
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 1 day
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 1 day
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 1 day
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 1 day
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 1 day
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 1 day
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 1 day
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 1 day
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 1 day
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 2 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 2 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 2 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 2 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 2 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 2 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 2 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 2 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 3 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 3 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 3 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 3 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 3 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 3 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 3 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 3 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 3 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 3 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 3 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 3 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 3 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 3 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 3 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 3 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 3 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 4 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 4 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 4 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 4 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 4 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 4 days
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 4 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 4 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 4 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 5 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 5 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 5 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 5 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 5 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 5 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 5 days
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 5 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 5 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 5 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 5 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 5 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 5 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 5 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 5 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 5 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 5 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 6 days
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