Highlights
Preparations underway to reopen borders
On March 1, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with the working group in charge of conducting risk assessments on infection control, safety, and possible risks at border checkpoints. 
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9,531 people in Mongolia have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
At today’s COVID-19 press briefing organized by the Ministry of Health, O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases reported that since February 23, when the vaccination drive kicked off in Mongolia, a total of 9,531 people have had received their first dose of AztraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus.  
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Extended meeting held between Agriculture Ministry and FAO
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MoFALI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held an extended meeting on March 1 to discuss cooperation. 
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48 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 3,000
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 48 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after conducting 13,108 tests in the past 24 hours. No new infections were reported in other aimags.
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Culinary tourism to be promoted
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is focusing on making necessary preparations to improve tourism capacity during the pandemic, which has halted tourist arrivals.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC pays MNT 230 billion under Tax Act by Mongolian Tax Authority
On February 26, the Government of Mongolia issued a press release stating that Oyu Tolgoi LLC has paid MNT 229.8 billion as the first installment under the Tax Act issued by the General Taxation Authority of Mongolia (Mongolian Tax Authority - MTA). 
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Wreaths laid to statue of D.Sukhbaatar
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first political party in Mongolia - the Mongolian People's Party, the leaders of the MPP and MPRP laid wreaths and paid tribute to the statue of General D.Sukhbaatar.
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Traffic movement from Ulaanbaatar opens from today
Per the State Emergency Commission’s decision, the traffic movement from Ulaanbaatar to the rest of the country has been opened from today, March 1. The decision was made by the commission on February 25, obliging the corresponding officials to carry out the operations.
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First 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine received
On February 27, Mongolia received first 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Russian Federation.
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45 new COVID-19 cases detected
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 45 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after conducting 11,905 tests in the past 24 hours.
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MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent
Due to the situation of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia closed its border. 
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Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations
February 25 saw the first meeting of the ‘100 Years Together’ virtual friendship event series.
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30 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 2,831
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for February 26, Friday, reported that a total of 30 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Diplomatic relations established between Mongolia and Trinidad and Tobago
Mongolia and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations in New York on February 24, 2021.
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Bogd Khan Railway Bypass project to be sped up
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan, as the Mongolian co-chair of Mongolia-Russia intergovernmental commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation, held a meeting with First Deputy Director of Ulaanbaatar Railway (UBTZ) joint venture company Igor Vasilievich Milostnykh.
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Proposal put forth to continue with A Thousand Engineers project for two more years
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan had a meeting with Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency in Mongolia Tamura Eriko.
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Snowfall and blizzards expected throughout the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards in the aimags of Zavkhan and Gobi-Altai as well as the northern parts of Bayankhongor aimag and the western parts of Arkhangai aimag.
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PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry
Today, February 25, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene together with five Cabinet Ministers held a meeting with representatives of tourism industry, discussing pressing issues and exchanging views on how to continue further operations of the sector.  
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Three 3x3 basketball teams of Mongolia included in ‘Top 30’ of the world
 The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has recently announced its ‘TOP-30’ 3x3 team ranking for 2021, in which three Mongolian teams ‘Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy,’ ‘Sansar MMC Energy’ and ‘Zaisan MMC Energy’ were included.
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Capital city reports 46 new cases of COVID-19
According to the Ministry of Health, 46 people were confirmed with coronavirus through PCR testing conducted nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 6 hours
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 7 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 8 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 8 hours
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 10 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 11 hours
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 11 hours
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 14 hours
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 16 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 2 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 2 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 2 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 2 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 2 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
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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 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 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" 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 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 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 8 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 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 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” 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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