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Batdavaa appointed as chairperson of National Statistics Office
On January 20, plenary session of the State Great Khural approved to appoint Batdavaa Batmunkh as the Chairperson of the National Statistics Office of Mongolia. 
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Eight people infected with coronavirus in the capital city
As reported by the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 8 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after performing PCR testing on 15,546 people nationwide on January 21.
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Cooperation in the field of free zones – A bilateral document between Mongolia and Turkey signed In Ankara
On January 21. 2021, Mr. Bold Ravdan, Ambassador of Mongolia to Turkey and Mrs. Gonca Yilmaz Batur, Deputy Trade Minister of Turkey signed “Memorandum of Understanding between Mongolia and the Republic of Turkey Regarding Cooperation in the Field of Free Zones” in Ankara.
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Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation
On January 21, the plenary session of the State Great Khural, the parliament of Mongolia, held a discussion and voted on the resignation of Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh. 95.2 percent of members in attendance voting in favor of his departure. 
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Prime Minister decides to resign amid public protest over COVID-19 patient's treatment
Khuresukh Ukhnaa has just announced that he will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of Mongolia. 
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2020 recorded as one of the 6th warmest years since 1940
The average temperature for Mongolia in 2020 has been 1.1°C, making the year one of the 6th warmest years recorded since 1940, reported the National Agency of Meteorology and Environment. 
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NATO helps to strengthen Mongolia’s cyber defence capacity
On January 18, NATO marked the successful conclusion of a multi-year project designed to bolster the cyber defence capacity of Mongolia, one of NATO’s partners across the globe. The project ran between 2017 and 2020 and was supported by NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme.
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Presidential election scheduled for June 9, 2021
At its plenary session of the State Great Khural, the parliament of Mongolia held on January 20, 2021, the parliament resolution on setting the date for the 2021 Presidential Election was discussed and approved.
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Deputy PM, Health Minister announce to resign following peaceful protest
n the evening of January 19, 2021, a live streaming news video showed a woman who gave birth a day before and her newborn baby being transferred from the Urgoo Maternity Hospital to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) without any warm outerwear and footwear in cold weather, causing widespread public criticism.
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COVID-19 cases in Ulaanbaatar on the rise as 32 reported today
Today, January 20, 32 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ulaanbaatar after performing PCR testing on 13,318 people nationwide since yesterday.
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Deputy PM virtually meets with ADB Country Director
Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar yesterday held a virtual meeting with ADB Country Director for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran, exchanging views on non-refundable aid and technical assistance projects and programs that are included in partnership strategy to be co-implemented with Mongolia in 2021-2024.
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PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital
Molecular biology laboratory that is able to perform PCR testing has been established at the the First Central Hospital of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar as part of the government plan to strengthen preparedness during COVID-19 pandemic. 
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First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented
Mongolia has joined the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, becoming the 7th official member country. By joining the agreement, it becomes possible for domestic manufacturers to export a total of 10,667 types of products to the other six member countries, with 5-100 percent discount in taxes.
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India to supply vaccines to Mongolia
In his official letter to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mongolian Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh expressed a request to receive the COVID-19 vaccine being produced by India.
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Fodder aid delivered to aimags facing harsh winter conditions
A team led by State Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry T.Jambaltseren and Resident Representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja worked in Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor, and Gobi-Altai aimags that are facing severe winter weather on January 17-19 to deliver fodder aid. 
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Infection cases of COVID-19 decreased by 35 percent compared to last week
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), 10 people tested positive for coronavirus after performing PCR testing on 17,646 people nationwide on January 18.
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Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index
Ulaanbaatar, 19 January 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, which includes a new experimental index, Planetary-pressure adjusted Human Development Index. 
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‘Compilation of Academician Ch.Dalai’s Works’ nine-volume set published
At the initiative of the National Council for Mongolian Studies at the Ministry of Education and Science, a nine-volume set titled ‘Compilation of the Works of Academician Dalai Chuluun’ has been published with funding support from the Ministry of Culture. 
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Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system
On January 15, State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament, adopted the revised Law on Courts at its plenary session. 50 members out of 52 parliament members present at the session voted in favor of approving the revised bill, which was submitted by the government in April 2020. 
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Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador
On January 15, Minister of Defense G.Saikhanbayar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia Dr. Borbala Anna Obrusánszky.
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Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 15 hours
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 16 hours
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 16 hours
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 18 hours
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 19 hours
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 20 hours
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 20 hours
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 20 hours
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 20 hours
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 22 hours
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 22 hours
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 23 hours
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 23 hours
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 4 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 4 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 4 days
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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
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 4 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 4 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 4 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 4 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 4 days
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
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 5 days
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
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 5 days
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
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 6 days
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
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 7 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 7 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 7 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 7 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 7 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 7 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
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