Highlights
UK to partner with Mongolia in climate change mitigation
On March 16, Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Urtnasan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Philip Malone to discuss the pressing issue of climate change as well as greenhouse gas emission.
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26th khoroo of Bayanzurkh District in Ulaanbaatar placed under lockdown
The Emergency Commission of the Bayanzurkh District in Ulaanbaatar city has reported that increased restrictions are placed in the 26th Khoroo of the Bayanzurkh District, beginning from 6 AM, March 17, Wednesday until 11 PM, March 21, Sunday.
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COVID-19: 130 new cases reported
At 11 a.m., today, the Ministry of Health reports that 130 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after testing 16,800 people nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Deputy PM obliges officials to treat patients with mild symptoms at home
On March 16, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Ministry of Health to check on the progress of the tasks that were given by the State Emergency Commission (SEC).
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Mongolia confirms stable population of the snow leopard
Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide snow leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 – 1127) of these adult big cats in the country.
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism, FAO, WWF join hands to reverse land degradation
On March 16, Vinod Ahuja, Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Mongolia had a courtesy meeting with N.Urtnasan, Minister of Environment and Tourism (MoET) to exchange views on bilateral cooperation in environment sector.
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Minister of Education and Science works at Institute of Veterinary Medicine
On March 15, Minister of Education and Science worked at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1961, the Institute of Veterinary Medicine has 76 researchers and 11 main laboratories.
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“MONGOL MADE” project launches
With an aim to ensure 50 percent of domestic demand of soap, “Mongol Made” project has been launched.
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127 new cases of COVID-19 registered in the last 24 hours
127 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after performing 11,183 tests in 16 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Spring session of Parliament opens
State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia opened its regular spring session of 2021 today.
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15,374 people to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine today
Over the last weekend, between March 13 and 14, a total of 28,249 people have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines available in Mongolia, including AstraZeneca and Sputnik-V, reports O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. This figure takes the total number of people to be partially vaccinated against the coronavirus to over 112,000. 
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122 new cases of COVID-19 detected
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 15 reported that in the past 24 hours 9410 people were tested at the laboratories nationwide and 122 new coronavirus cases were confirmed. 
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Tighter restrictions to be imposed for 14 days to curb COVID-19
Due to the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 community transmission in Ulaanbaatar city, the State Emergency Commission convened today, March 13, Saturday, and made a decision to transfer from the current Yellow – Level 2 into the Orange – Level 3 under the heightened state of preparedness based on recommendations by professional organizations. 
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169 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 3,833
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 12, Saturday, reported that a total of 169 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. Some 19,318 COVID-19 PCR tests were carried out at laboratories in health clinics of Ulaanbaatar city and rural aimags. 
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Mongolia welcomes first batch of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX Facility
On March 12, Mongolia received 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines via the COVAX Facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. 
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Prime Minister works at Ministry of Defense
On March 12, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the Ministry of Defense to become acquainted with the operational of the government ministry and innovations and military technologies being introduced in the country’s army and defense sector. 
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Strong winds and blizzards expected over the weekend
Snowfall and blizzards are expected over the weekends, with a drop in temperatures. 
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103 new cases of COVID-19 reported
103 people were detected with coronavirus through PRC tests carried out on 19,341 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Feasibility study for gas pipeline across Mongolia to be ready by third quarter
On March 11, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of a working group in charge of the gas pipeline project S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with delegates led by Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee and Member of the Board of Directors of Russia’s Gazprom Vitaly Markelov. 
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Local governors and chairs of local councils convene for two-day meeting
On March 11, a conference of the chairs of the Citizens Representative Khurals and governors of aimags and Ulaanbaatar city was launched at the State House in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 14 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 14 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 15 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 17 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 19 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 20 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 21 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 22 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 3 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 5 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 5 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 6 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 6 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 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 7 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 7 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 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 8 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 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 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 9 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 9 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 12 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 12 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 13 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 13 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 13 days
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