Highlights
3,400 Mongolians to be brought back from abroad in July
During the press conference of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) on July 17, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar, who heads the COVID-19 Operative Team of the SEC, announced that the Government does not have enough capacity to bring back all of over 10 thousand Mongolian citizens, who are currently stranded abroad due to Mongolia’s border closure to all passengers caused by concerns over COVID-19 pandemic, within only one month.
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Honored Lawyer Jantsan awarded the Great Cross of Merit of Germany
Former Chairman and Member of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, Honored Lawyer, Dr. Prof. N.Jantsan has become the first foreigner that awarded the Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Foreign heads of state and government extend greetings for National Naadam Festival
 On the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia, heads of state and government of foreign countries such as Russia, China, USA, Japan, South Korea, India, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, have extended greetings to President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh and Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar. 
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COVID-19 recoveries increase to 211
A citizen who returned home on a charter flight from Seoul has tested positive for COVID-19, reports D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) at today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 262.
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Ministry of Culture projected to have 7 departments and 78 staff
At its regular meeting dated July 16, the Cabinet set up a working team which is committed to develop action program of the Government of Mongolia for 2020-2024 and a draft action plan on its implementation.
1821 days
Deputy Ministers appointed
At its meeting convened yesterday, July 16, the Cabinet appointed the following officials as Deputy Ministers of the Ministries suggested by the Prime Minister and with 100 percent votes of the Cabinet members.  
1821 days
Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar checks readiness of health sector
Delegates of police and emergency management offices and the Ministry of Finance headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar got acquainted with operations of healthcare organizations including the State Central First Hospital,  the State Central Second Hospital, the Military Central Hospital, the National Center for Communicable Diseases and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health on July 15.
1822 days
62 peacekeepers arrive home from Afghanistan
According to the decisions made by the Government and the State Emergency Commission (SEC), charter flights to repatriate Mongolian nationals from overseas countries have been ongoing.
1825 days
Main celebratory events for 2020 Naadam Festival conclude
Mongolians have been celebrating the annual National Naadam Festival on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia between July 11 and 15 with main sports events of horse racing, archery, wrestling and knucklebone shooting as well as concerts, fireworks and other traditional ceremonies. 
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Burentugs from Uvs aimag wins 2020 Naadam wrestling tournament
Annual wrestling tournament dedicated to the celebration of National Naadam Festival took place for the last two days at the 13th Century Complex – this year’s main field of Naadam on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia. 
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COVID-19: Three more cases detected, total at 230 with 202 recoveries
At today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) reported that in the past 24 hours, three more people were diagnosed to have infected with the novel coronavirus after the center has carried out tests on 377 people on July 11. 
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Mongolia celebrating Naadam Festival, with live broadcasts of traditional events amid COVID-19
Mongolians are celebrating the National Naadam Festival on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia with various traditional sports and cultural events nationwide. Days from July 11, Saturday to July 15, Wednesday mark official public holiday in the county in accordance with the law on Public Holiday. 
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President of Mongolia delivers opening address for Naadam Festival
President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa delivered an address opening the National Naadam Festival on the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia and 31st anniversary of the Democratic Revolution. 
1827 days
Precious commemorative coins for sale on BoM website
Countries issue commemorative coins for special occasions. Mongolia, as well, issues precious metal coins in unique designs and small amounts to commemorate special historic events and they come into great demand on the market.
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New parliament’s first session closes
On July 9, Thursday, the new State Great Khural – the parliament of Mongolia formed by the 2020 parliamentary election closed its first plenary session, after confirming Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the parliament and composition and members of the cabinet and finalizing the appointment of new members of the parliamentary standing committees. 
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State Flag Day celebrated with flag-raising ceremony, military parade
 Mongolia celebrates State Flag Day on July 10, every year. 
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Twins born on board charter flight from Turkey
A charter plane from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar landed at the Buyant Ukhaa International Airport at 1 AM.
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President orders to expand repatriation to bring back Mongolians from abroad
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga today received some members of the cabinet and officials to discuss about the issue of repatriation of Mongolian nationals stranded abroad because of the COVID-19-related border closures to all nationals and instructed them to expand the current repatriation process. 
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Program of events for National Naadam Festival 2020
Complete list of activities of the National Naadam Holiday on the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia.
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Nine White Banners Ceremony takes place
The ceremony of the Nine White Banners took place today, on the occasion of the upcoming Naadam Festival commemorating the 2229th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian State, 814th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongol Empire, and the 99th anniversary of the Mongolian People’s Revolution.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 12 hours
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 12 hours
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 18 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 18 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 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 2 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 3 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 3 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 11 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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