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General guidelines for Mongolia’s development until 2025 approved
On August 28, the Parliament of Mongolia, State Great Khural approved a parliamentary resolution on the approval of five-year general guidelines for the development of Mongolia in 2021-2025. 
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Extraordinary session of parliament closes
The Mongolian parliament –State Great Khural wrapped up its extraordinary session on August 28, Friday, two weeks after opening on August 17. 
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Constitutional Court of Mongolia to chair AACC from 2021
The representatives of over 30 countries including Mongolia and more than 100 international organizations participated in the online Congress of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions (AACC) organized by the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 26-27.
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“E-Mongolia” unified digital platform is under development
The Telecommunications and Information Technology Authority of Mongolia held a virtual meeting with delegates from E-Governance Academy of Estonia and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on August 27.
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Mongolia’s coal exports to China growing amid COVID-19
A total of 40 million tons of coal had been projected to export to abroad this year, however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia has exported only around 13 million tons of coal currently. Another statistic shows that Mongolia is experiencing a decrease of 46 percent in the coal exports in the first seven months of 2020 compared to the same period of previous year. 
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‘Culture Hour’ campaign to be implemented in all districts
On August 26, the opening ceremony took place for the ‘Culture Hour’ campaign being implemented by the Ministry of Culture and the Governor’s Office of the Capital City in aims of bringing culture and arts services to the public, increasing its accessibility, and promoting the operations of culture and arts organizations.
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12 charter flights to bring 3120 Mongolians home in September
Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig reported that 12 charter flights will be arranged in September to bring 3120 Mongolian nationals home.
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One COVID-19 case recorded
At today’s COVID-19 daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, it has been reported that a total of 553 coronavirus tests have been carried out on August 26, yesterday, and one of them was confirmed positive. A 35-year old Mongolian citizen, who arrived on a charter flight from S.Korea on August 22, was tested positive after his repeated test.
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Food waste combusting plant to be established
Ulaanbaatar City Municipality reported about a food waste composting plant to be established oin Eco Park Complex at Narangiin Enger landfill site.
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Government to focus attention on sustainable investment environment of private sector
On August 25, some members of the Cabinet and Ministers headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar and Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government L.Oyun-Erdene held a meeting with business delegation at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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Special purpose company established for feasibility study of gas pipeline project
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of a joint Mongolian-Russian special purpose company to develop a feasibility study of the project on building pipelines between Russia and China going through the territory of Mongolia was signed today. The MOI was signed by Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Ya.Sodbaatar and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Management Committee A.Miller on behalf of their respective Governments.
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Unified system for social welfare service to launch tomorrow
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya informed that social welfare services are to be delivered in digital form starting from tomorrow, August 26.
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COVID-19 heightened state of readiness extended until September 15
At its irregular meeting held today, August 25, the cabinet decided to extend the heightened state of readiness, which expires August 31, until September 15. 
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Domestic need of wheat and potato to be fully secured
At an irregular Cabinet meeting today, August 25, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, reported on the preliminary harvesting balance of 2020.
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Diplomas presented to first graduates of joint Bachelor’s degree program
On August 24, diplomas of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology were presented to the first batch of students that successfully completed their studies in Japan in the framework of the joint bachelor’s degree program of the Mongolian-Japanese Engineering Education Development Project.
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“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition wraps up
“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition was co-organized in Beveren, Belgium between August 1-23 by the Embassy of Mongolia in Brussels and Honorary Consul of Mongolia for Flemish Region of Belgium Paul Van Wouwe in cooperation with the Municipality of Beveren and the History Museum of Rubrouck city of France.
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Mongolian team wins at FIBA Skills Challenge
The FIBA U17 Global Skills Challenges took place remotely between August 18-23, featuring top 16 national teams. The tournament was wrapped up yesterday and Mongolian U17 basketball team claimed the first place.
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Mongolia in the third in the world with its liver transplant treatment
The 100th liver transplant surgery has been performed successfully by a team of the Organ Transplant Center of the State Central First Hospital and a ceremony for glorifying them as recording in an honorary book of the hospital took place last Friday, August 21 at the hospital.
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Model center for youth employment services established in Dundgobi aimag
The Labor and Welfare Service Agency of Dundgobi aimag and the SDC team for the project on supporting youth employment recently opened a model center for youth employment services in the aimag.
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Parliament Speaker addresses Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
Speaker of the Mongolian parliament, State Great Khural, on August 20, delivered an address at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which was hosted online by the Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) in cooperation with the Parliament of Austria and the United Nations between August 19 and 20.
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Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 9 hours
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 9 hours
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 9 hours
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 9 hours
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 9 hours
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 14 hours
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 14 hours
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Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 14 hours
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Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 16 hours
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U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 17 hours
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Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 1 day
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Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 1 day
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 1 day
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 1 day
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 1 day
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 2 days
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150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 3 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 3 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 5 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 5 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 5 days
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Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 5 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 6 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 6 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 6 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 6 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 6 days
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President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 6 days
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Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 6 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 6 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 6 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 7 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 7 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 7 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 7 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 7 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 7 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 7 days
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