Highlights
“Mongolia ready to intensify talks on Oyu Tolgoi project issues”
On December 18, representatives of the Mongolian government’s working group in charge of implementing the State Great Khural’s 2019 resolution No. 92 held an online meeting with Jakob Stausholm, new chief executive of Rio Tinto to discuss current situation and issues concerning Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper project. 
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United Arab Emirates donates medical supplies to Mongolia
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) donated 48 tons of medical supplies to support Mongolia’s effort to contain and curb the spread of COVID-19 infection.
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27,729 citizens repatriated since COVID-19 outbreak
During today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig informed, “Repatriation of Mongolia nationals stranded abroad started since January 17 or after Mongolia closed its border due to the global outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
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National innovation awards presented
Minister of Education and Science L.Tsedevsuren presented national innovation awards to Director of World Plus Digital LLC Kh.Erdenebayar and Director of Bargil Tech LLC B.Ochir. 
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COVID-19: 57 new cases detected
Today, 57 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Mongolia after testing 4134 people nationwide on December 22.
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Projects to receive grants from Australia selected
Ten organizations that will receive grants from Direct Aid Program (DAP) announced by the Embassy of Australia in Mongolia have been selected. 
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MPs submit a bill to amend the COVID-19 Mitigation Law
On December 22, memders of the State Great Hural (Parliament), MP Kh.Bulgantuya and MP J.Sukhbaatar submitted a bill on amendments to the Law on Prevention and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Reducing the Adverse Effects on Society and Economy (COVID-19 Mitigation Law) to G.Zandanshatar, Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia.
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Request put forth to provide assistance to Mongolians residing in South Korea
Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan held yesterday a virtual meeting with his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha.
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COVID-19: Total confirmed cases in Mongolia reach 1006
Today, Mongolia has reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 after testing 12,357 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. The cases were all related to Bayanzurkh hospital infection.
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Strict lockdown to be reintroduced partly in Ulaanbaatar until January 6
At its irregular meeting held today on December 21, the Cabinet made the decision to reintroduce strict lockdown partly in Ulaanbaatar city starting from 6 AM, December 23 until 6AM, January 6.
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Importing of vaccine to Mongolia in the first quarter of 2021 discussed
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received WHO Representative in Mongolia Sergey Diorditsa today.
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Bayan-Ulgii painter wins bronze medal at int’l competition
Painter of the Musical Theater of Bayan-Ulgii aimag Kh.Dastan received a bronze medal at New York Realism international exhibition.
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Virtual meeting held with Chinese side on exports and imports transportation
A working group led by State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs N.Ankhbayar worked at Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint from December 16, getting acquainted with current condition of exports and imports transportation being made between Mongolia and China and holding meetings with officials and delegates of relevant private entities and associations of Zamyn-Uud soum and Dornogobi aimag on making operation of the border crossing port normal.
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COVID-19: 32 new cases detected, total stands at 993
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on December 21, it was reported that 32 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 12711 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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8 new COVID-19 cases detected in Mongolia
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on December 20, it was reported that 8 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 8,416 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Laser treatment introduced in treating kidney and urinary tract stones
It has become possible to treat stones in the kidney and urinary tract using laser treatment in Mongolia. At the initiation of Rotary Club of Khuree, laser equipment worth USD 227.8 thousand has been presented to the Urology and Andrology Department of the State Central First Hospital on December 17.
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200 Mongolians to annually receive Hungarian government scholarship
On December 17, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Hungary, the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary established a memorandum of understanding to cooperate within the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program. 
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Temporary restriction put on traffic going out of Ulaanbaatar
In relation to lowering the strict-lockdown by one stage or to the heightened state of readiness for disaster protection, a new set of regulations was approved for intercity traffic movement. A temporary restriction has been put on the traffic going out of Ulaanbaatar city until December 24. During this time frame, intercity transport services will also be halted.
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“Karakorum 800-year – History, Heritage” int'l scientific conference held
Under the auspices of Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar, “Karakorum 800-year – History, Heritage” international scientific forum was held virtually on December 17 at the National Library of Mongolia.
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Cultural heritage of Erdenezuu Museum to be conserved under international project
A project “Improving emergency preparedness of Erdenezuu Museum” will be financed with EUR 17.780.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 12 hours
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 12 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 13 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 14 hours
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 15 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 16 hours
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 17 hours
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 20 hours
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 21 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 3 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 3 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 3 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 3 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
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 4 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 6 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 6 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 6 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 7 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 7 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 8 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 8 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 8 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 8 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 8 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 9 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 9 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 10 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 10 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 10 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 10 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 10 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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