Highlights
Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain worshipped
A worship ceremony for the Great Burkhan Khaldun – the mountain of national glory was organized on October 26, Monday. 
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Products worth EUR 50,000 carried to Frankfurt by charter flight
The European Union (EU) Trade Day is running its second day under the theme “Increasing export capacity of Mongolia to the European market.”
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Tackling air pollution in Ulaanbaatar with smart energy efficient solutions
Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city, is facing a public health crisis. However, the Switch Off Air Pollution project aims to improve the situation by reducing coal consumption in the city’s ger district, as the use of coal for heating homes in these areas is the main source of the city’s air pollution.
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10 charter flights to be organized in November
During yesterday’s meeting of the State Emergency Commission, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig reported that the preliminary decision was made to arrange 10 charter flights in November.
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SEC suggests to extend COVID-19 border restrictions to December 31
The State Emergency Commission today, October 26, convened to decide on whether to extend the heightened state of readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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"Universities, colleges to relocate to rural aimags from next year"
The Ministry of Education and Science today, October 26, organized a press briefing to give latest update on measures being taken in the education field. 
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New Governor of Ulaanbaatar takes office
At the first meeting of the newly formed Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City (City Council) convened on October 23, members supported D.Sumiyabazar to be nominated as Mayor and Governor of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Yak herders in the mountains’ midst
A certain species of livestock that lived in the midst of the Tibetan mountains, boulders and cliffs covered with snow for thousands of years is the yak. Alongside the Himalayas, yaks live near Tenger Mountain, and the mountainous areas of Arkhangai, Uvurkhangai, and Khuvsgul aimag as well as the forest steppe regions of Zavkhan and Bayankhongor aimag, spreading throughout 132 soums of 13 aimags in Mongolia.
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WHO to cooperate with Mongolian Red Cross Society on COVID-19
On October 25, the working group appointed by the Deputy Prime Minister's Order 89 (2020) organized the second day of the Workshop to Strengthen Local Emergency IMS teams with Dornod being the 8th aimag the workshop has been organized in.
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U.Sarangoo: Mongolian cashmere products have begun to provide for luxury demands of global brands
The global cashmere market began to have demand for products made with environmentally and economically sustainable commodities from recent years. In order to implement this in Mongolia, the Sustainable Textile Production and Eco Labelling Project – STeP EcoLab is being implemented by AVSF Mongolia with financing from the European SWITCH-Asia Programme.
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J.Batbayasgalan appointed as Chairman of Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representative Khural
The first meeting of the newly-formed Citizens’ Representative Khural of Ulaanbaatar city (local self-government council) is underway today, October 23, with 100 percent attendance of all 45 members. 17.8 percent of total seats are held by female members and 13 representatives are first-time members. 
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The soil and water indicators in Dornogobi aimag are related to the naturally occurring geological mineralization and not to the company activities
The working group appointed by Government’s Administration to conduct a study and analysis around the uranium plant of Badrakh Energy company in Ulaanbadrakh soum of Dornogobi province presented its conclusion on October 5. This working group concluded that there is no impact on the environment and the health of the communities and livestock from the activities of the company called Badrakh Energy. But during this reporting, it was also informed by GASI that the concentration of certain heavy metals was naturally elevated in deep water wells in the vicinity of Ulaanbadrakh soum.State senior inspector for environmental control at General Authority for Specialized Inspection U.Ulziitsetseg was interviewed regarding the study and analysis of water and soil.
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Mongolia’s 30k sheep donation delivered to China
During his visit to the People's Republic of China on February 27, 2020, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga handed over a certification of donation of 30,000 sheep to President of China Xi Jinping to help China fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Third EU Trade Day in Mongolia: Increasing the export potential of Mongolia to the European Union market
Ulaanbaatar, 26-27 October: The European Union is organizing the third EU Trade Day Conference in Mongolia. The event will bring together more than 250 participants from the public and private sectors from Mongolia and abroad. On this occasion the EU-financed Trade Related Assistance to Mongolia (TRAM) and its partners will present their achievements in developing sustainable trade policy measures, the project’s impact on the diversification and increase the export of value-added products to the market of the European Union. 
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PM U.Khurelsukh holds virtual meeting with Deputy Chairman of Security Council of Russia
On October 21, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh held a virtual meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation D.A.Medvedev.
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Creating insulation market in the coldest capital city in the world
Quality certified insulation market is being created in Mongolia by the European Union’s Switch Off Air Pollution project. In the past, Mongolian people went to black market to buy insulation materials, mostly non-certified materials and do it themselves without following the Building Code Standards which in return ends up being not very efficient, often becoming a waste of resources.
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PM works at gov’t organizations in charge of administering minerals industry
On October 20, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh worked at the National Geology Office, Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority and Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry.
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Equipment worth MNT 4.2 billion provided to MUST
On October 20, 64 types of 168 tools and equipment worth MNT 4.2 billion were presented to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology in the framework of the Higher Engineering Education Development Project of the Ministry of Education and Science.
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Mongolia, Russia and China to jointly develop tourism
The fifth meeting of the Ministers of Tourism of Mongolia, Russia and China was held virtually yesterday, on October 20. The meeting was organized at the initiation of the Federal Agency for Tourism of Russia, focusing on the revitalization of the tourism industry, which suffered the most from the global outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, and the establishment of joint tourist itineraries and the expansion of cooperation within the sector.
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State Central First Hospital to treat neurological and cardiovascular disorders
B-Plan angiography equipment for diagnosis and treatment of neurological and cardiovascular disorders has been installed and introduced in service at the State Central First Hospital (SCFH). 
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President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 7 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 7 hours
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 8 hours
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 9 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 9 hours
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 10 hours
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 10 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 1 day
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 1 day
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 2 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 2 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 3 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 3 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 3 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 4 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 4 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 4 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 4 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 4 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 5 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 5 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 5 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 5 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 6 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 6 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 8 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 8 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 8 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 9 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 9 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 9 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 9 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 9 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 9 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" 10 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 10 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 10 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 10 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 10 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 10 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 10 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 11 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 11 days
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