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Foreign Minister speaks with United States Secretary of State
H.E. Mrs. B. Battsetseg, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, had a telephone conversation with H.E. Mr. Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, on April 20, 2021.
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COVID-19 cases rise by 1,311 in the last 24 hours
At 11 a.m., today, the Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia.
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Ambassador to France meets researcher of Mongolian studies
The Ambassador of Mongolia to the French Republic, H.E. Mr. A.Battur received Mr. Antoine Maire, an associate researcher at the French Foundation for Strategic Research, to discuss Mongolian-French cooperation and current news of Mongolia.
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Mongolia starts using COVID-19 exposure notification - iOS, Android tracking feature
The State Emergency Commission of Mongolia launched the ‘COVID-19 Ersdel’ system, on April 19, Monday. 
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Mongolia sees single-day spike of 889 coronavrius cases, death toll reaches 49
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 889 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after a total of 12,384 tests were carried out at 23 PCR laboratories nationwide. 
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U.S. Senate adopts Resolution Reaffirming Mongolia-U.S. Strategic Partnership
The Resolution Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mongolia and recognizing the 30th anniversary of democracy in Mongolia was agreed to at the 117th Congress of the Senate of the United States of America, convened April 15th, 2021.
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Banks start issuing cashmere loans totaling MNT 200 billion
Beginning from April 15, the government is providing loans to support cashmere production industry as part of its MNT 10 trillion economic recovery, health protection plan. 
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Mongolia reports record 1,107 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in single day
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,107 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours nationwide. 
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Mongolia grabs one gold and two silver medals at Asian Wrestling Championships
IM M.Dulguun has won the gold medal in the women’s 55 kg weight class at the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships that is taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Arnaud Heckmann: Subcenters are one of the key strategies for ger areas modernization
ADB-funded Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program has been showing some good results. In connection with this, MONTSAME News Agency has interviewed ADB's Principal Urban Development Specialist Mr. Arnaud Heckmann about the implementation progress of the program.
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UN explores opportunities to accelerate Mongolia’s digitalization agenda
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The UN Mongolia held a virtual meeting yesterday with the CITA (Communications and Information Technology Authority) - Mongolia’s government agency to drive the digital transformation agenda.
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742 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 18,565
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 742 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours nationwide after PCR tests were carried out on a total of 10,666 people. 
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First stage trading of Erdenes Tavantolgoi bond successfully completed
For the first time in Mongolia, Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC has announced the issuance of ‘ETT Bond’ with a total value of up to MNT 2 trillion in three stages as part of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Economic Recovery’ under implementation by the Government of Mongolia.
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COVID-19 infection cases rise by 1220 in past 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health, 1,220 people were detected with coronavirus after tests were carried out at 23 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours. 
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885 new COVID-19 cases and two COVID-19-related deaths reported
885 people were tested positive for coronavirus nationwide in the last 24 hours. It means the highest number of cases within a day since the first locally confirmed case was reported.
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704 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 15,718
According to the Ministry of Health, 704 people were detected with coronavirus after performing tests on 13,591 people in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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President gives address regarding Oyu Tolgoi issues to State Great Khural plenary session
On April 9, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered an address at the plenary session of the State Great Khural.
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689 new cases of COVID-19 detected
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 689  new cases of COVID-19 detected after tests performed in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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Pavit Ramachandran: Digital transformation has been an inevitable trend and reform area in the post-pandemic recovery path
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the ADB-Mongolia partnership, we interviewed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran.
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COVID-19: 714 new cases detected in the past 24 hours
In Mongolia, 714 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, reported at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today.
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 3 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 3 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 3 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 3 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 3 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 3 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 3 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 3 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 3 days
‘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
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 3 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 3 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 4 days
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
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 7 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 7 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 7 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 7 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 7 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 7 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 7 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 7 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 7 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 7 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 7 days
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