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Mongolia receives first COVID vaccine from India
150,000 doses of Made in India, Covishield Astra Zeneca Vaccine granted by Government of India have arrived Mongolia today, February 22 and have been handed over by Ambassador M P Singh to the H.E. Mr S. Amarsaikhan, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia in a special ceremony held at Buyant-Ukhaa Airport.
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Mongolian scholars developing diagnostic tool to detect coronavirus in saliva sample
Scholars of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) launched a project to develop a new PCR test kit to detect antibodies against SARS-Cov-2 in saliva sample and introduce it into use.
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COVID-19: 58 new cases recorded
Today, the National Center for Communicable Diseases has reported the detection of 58 new cases of COVID-19 in the country after testing a total of 47,110 people in the past 24 hours at the laboratories in Ulaanbaatar city and Selenge, Darkhan-Uul and Dornod aimags. 
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Government organizations ordered to work under cost-saving mode through 2021
On February 17, the cabinet held a regular weekly meeting and issued an order to all state and local government organizations and wholly or partially state-owned entities, excluding those organizations directly responding to COVID-19, to take following cost-saving measures until the end of 2021. 
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First doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be brought from India next week
Mongolia is planning to bring first doses of Oxford - AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on February 22 and start vaccination immediately the next day, February 23, in phases. 
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Altanbulag border port to return to full operations on February 23
On February 17, the cabinet held a regular weekly meeting and made a decision to resume full operations of the Altanbulag auto vehicle border crossing checkpoint in Selenge aimag starting February 23.
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President holds online meeting with peacekeepers
On February 16, President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Kh.Battulga held an online meeting with Mongolian peacekeepers, who are serving in peacekeeping operations in the Republic of South Sudan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. 
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COVID-19: 28 new cases detected
28 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus after testing 38,409 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Leading airlines commit to helping UNICEF in its mission of transporting COVID-19 vaccines around the world
UNICEF has launched the Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative on February 16. Under this landmark initiative, over 10 leading airlines have signed agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritization of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The Initiative will also act as a global logistics preparedness mechanism for other humanitarian and health crises over the longer term. 
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Feasibility study for gas pipeline project to be complete in the first quarter
Deputy PM S.Amarsaikhan today met virtually with authority of “Gazprom” Company and agreed to intensify the feasibility study for gas pipeline project.  
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Prime Minister checks COVID-19 vaccine rollout preparations
On February 16, today, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene and Minister of Health S.Enkhbold worked at the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, the national public health institute supporting the government’s response to COVID-19, to check the preparations underway for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Mongolia, which is likely to launch by next week. 
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COVID-19: 33 new cases recorded
33 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after testing 37,530 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Mongolian dancers receive prizes at the international dance competition
The International United Cloud Dance Competition (IUCDC) was organized online under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote dance art. More than 1000 artists from 16 countries participated in the competition, which lasted over two months online, and winners were announced on February 12.
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T.Enkhtsetseg becomes first female judo referee for Olympic Games
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the referees chosen to officiate at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Mortgage loan program able to fund for 12,000 apartments annually
Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan has informed that the housing mortgage loan program will continue as normal as part of the government’s MNT 10 trillion economic recovery and health protection plan presented by Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene last week. 
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Mongolia plans to start COVID-19 vaccination next week, total cases reach 2,383
At its 11 AM press briefing on February 15, Monday, the Ministry of Health provided the latest update on the coronavirus situation in Mongolia. A total of 33,219 people took COVID-19 PCR tests in the past 24 hours at various laboratories in Ulaanbaatar city and Selenge, Darkhan-Uul and Dornod aimags, and 32 people were newly diagnosed to have the virus. 
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Lunar New Year Greetings from President Khaltmaagiin Battulga
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered a televised speech on the first day of the Year of the Ox.
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40 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 2,247
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on February 12, it was reported that 40 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 30,468 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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PM introduces a two-month scholarship program for youth
On February 10, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene introduced a plan to support youth employment with financing of MNT 500 billion.
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L.Oyun-Erdene: Government policy will target to create jobs
Yesterday, February 10, the Cabinet convened and approved a plan worth of MNT 10 trillion to protect citizens’ health and recover the economy. 
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'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 2 hours
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 2 hours
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 2 hours
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Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 2 hours
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 4 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 4 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 4 days
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‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 4 days
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Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 4 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 4 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 5 days
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Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 5 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 5 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 5 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 5 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 5 days
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Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 5 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 5 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 5 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 6 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 6 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 6 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 6 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 6 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 6 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 6 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 6 days
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Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 6 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 6 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 6 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 6 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 6 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 7 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 7 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 7 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 7 days
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Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 7 days
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