Highlights
Visa waiver agreement signed with Slovenia
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Slovenia G.Battungalag and State Secretary of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gašper Dovžan signed the Visa Waiver Agreement for Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports between the Governments of Mongolia and Slovenia on October 16 in Ljubljana
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UN asked to cooperate for capacity building of civil service
On October 16, Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government L. Oyun-Erdene received UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra, together with representatives of UN organizations.
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Some 500 Mongolian nationals brought home
Last Friday and Sunday, two charter flights brought a total of 503 Mongolian nationals home.
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MoU signed to cooperate with Croatia in tourism
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Croatia G.Battungalag and State Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Croatia Tomislav Družak signed the Memorandum of Understanding  on Tourism Cooperation between Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia and Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Croatia in Zagreb, Croatia, on October 15.
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Mongolian People’s Party briefs on preliminary results of local council elections
Some representatives from the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) today gave a press briefing on the preliminary results of 2020 elections of Mongolia’s Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local councils) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts. 
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Prime Minister addresses parliament's discussion on state budget bills
 Today, October 16, the State Great Khural – the Mongolian Parliament is convening for a plenary meeting. Bills of State Budget for 2021, budget for 2021’s Social Insurance Fund, budget for 2021’s Health Insurance Fund, budget framework statement for 2021, budget assumption for 2022-2023 are placed on the agenda of parliament's for this session. 
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Chief of NEMA takes part in the ICDO General Assembly session
Chief of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Brigadier General G.Ariunbuyan participated in the 24th Session of the ICDO (International Civil Defense Organization) General Assembly which took place virtually on October 14.
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Preliminary results of elections for Ulaanbaatar’s local councils
Polls have closed across Mongolia in the 2020 elections for the Citizens’ Representative Khurals - local councils. 
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Polls close for 2020 local council elections
Nationwide voting for Mongolia’s elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of 21 aimags, capital city of Ulaanbaatar, 330 soums and 9 districts was held at 2,148 polling stations nationwide today, October 15, Thursday, from 7 AM to 8 PM.   
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President Battulga casts his vote in local council elections
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga today afternoon cast his votes in the elections of local self-government bodies of Ulaanbaatar city and its districts at a polling station located at the 48th secondary school in Bayanzurkh District of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Voter turnout for local council elections 47.6 percent by 7 PM, polls to close soon
Polls for elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts are about to close soon at 8 PM, October 15, Thursday.
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Voter turnout for local council elections 15.2 percent
Polls for elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts opened today, October 15, Thursday at 7 AM. 
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Voting underway nationwide for 2020 local council elections
 Voting in Mongolia’s elections of the Citizens’ Representative Khurals (local council) of 21 aimags, capital city of Ulaanbaatar, 330 soums and 9 districts began nationwide at 7 AM, October 15, Thursday, and will continue through 8 PM, the same day.   
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Consultative meeting held between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Kazakhstan
A virtual consultative meeting of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan took place on October 14. 
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Government secure over MNT 2 billion to build fodder reserves in some regions
The cabinet’s regular meeting for this week was held today, October 14, Wednesday. 
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Slight temperature rise expected in most parts of the country
While snow is expected in the western region today, temperature is expected to slightly rise in most parts of the country, reports the National Agency of Meteorology and Environment.
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2020 local council elections: Voting machines tested, alcohol sales banned October 14-16
On October 11, the General Election Commission (GEC) conducted a nationwide check of the readiness of data transmission of the automated electoral system in preparation for upcoming elections for local government bodies of Citizens’ Representative Khurals of aimags, soum, capital cities and districts. 
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Prime Minister works in Sukhbaatar and Khentii aimags
During the last weekend, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh worked in Khentii aimag to present about the government activities with goals to ensure domestic supply of petroleum and oil products and healthy food products and develop infrastructure, processing factory, digital system and intensive livestock and farming industries. In particular, the Prime Minister mentioned that a leather and hide processing factories as well as copper smelting, copper concentrating and steel plants will be built and commissioned in the coming few years. 
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G.Bat-Ireedui: Arkhangai province was the leader by the rate of the livestock congenital deformations
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EU and French Embassy delegation visits earth building field
On October 5, Mr. Philippe Merlin, Ambassador of France to Mongolia, French Embassy staff and Mr. Pierre-Yves Lucas, Cooperation Team Leader of the Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia, visited the field and houses where ancient earth building techniques were revived. 
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 16 hours
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 16 hours
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 21 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 22 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 1 day
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 1 day
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 1 day
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 1 day
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 3 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 3 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 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 4 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 4 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 4 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 5 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 5 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 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 8 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 8 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 8 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 8 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" 9 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 9 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 9 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 9 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 9 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 10 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 10 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
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 11 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 11 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 12 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 12 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 12 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 12 days
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