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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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Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act reintroduced to U.S Congress
Congresswoman Dina Titus and Congressman Don Young, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Mongolia Caucus, reintroduced the “Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act”, which they co-sponsored, to the United States House of Representatives on April 22, 2021.
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Chairman expressed gratitude to Ambassador for delivering positive news on vaccination supply and gas pipeline project
Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia G.Zandanshatar received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia I.K.Azizov on April 22, 2021. 
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Mongolia reports 1,264 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths
Mongolia confirmed 1,264 new daily cases of COVID-19 after tests were conducted at 23 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Mongolia records 1,328 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths
Daily COVID-19 press briefing dated April 22 by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,328 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after more than 10,000 tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Government of Mongolia to raise counterclaim regarding Oyu Tolgoi tax dispute
The cabinet yesterday, April 21, 2021 convened for a weekly regular session. 
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Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 2 hours
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Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 3 hours
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 4 hours
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 4 hours
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 3 days
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Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 3 days
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‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 3 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 3 days
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Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 4 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 4 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 4 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 4 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 4 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 4 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 4 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 4 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 4 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 5 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 5 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 5 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 5 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 5 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 5 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 5 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 5 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 5 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 5 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 5 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 5 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 5 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 5 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 5 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 5 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 6 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 6 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 6 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 6 days
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 6 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 6 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 6 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 6 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 6 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 6 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 6 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 7 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 7 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 7 days
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