Highlights
Charter flight to Hong Kong to bring around 170 Mongolians
According to a directive given by the Chair of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), a decision was made to conduct a charter flight to Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China on August 20.
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Participatory Sustainable Forest Management project successfully implemented
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MoET) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations (UNFAO) have successfully implemented “Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Forest Management and Carbon Sink Enhancement into Mongolia’s Productive Forest Landscapes” project.
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20 schools, 34 kindergartens to be newly commissioned nationwide
As the 2020-2021 academic year will be kicking off in two weeks, the Ministry of Education and Science is ensuring the preparedness of school operations and accelerating the construction work of schools and kindergartens that are underway. 
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Twin sisters both awarded 'Order of Maternal Glory'
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga today, August 17 handed over the “Order of Maternal Glory” to eligible mothers living in Chingeltei district of the capital city.
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Hollywood film featuring Mongolian actors to screen in Mongolia
‘Waiting for the Barbarians’, starred by Mongolian actress and model Gana Bayarsaikhan and other famous Hollywood actors will be screening in Mongolia from August 21.
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State Great Khural opens its extraordinary session
An extraordinary session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) has opened today.
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Mongolia to receive support under COVAX Facility mechanism
On August 15, Minister of Health T.Munkhsaikhan held a meeting with World Health Organization Representative in Mongolia Dr. Sergey Diorditsa, thoroughly discussing global situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine development progress.
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Speaker Zandanshatar wishes success to Mongolian athletes at FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2020
On August 15, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received athletes, who will be representing Mongolia at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Online Chess Olympiad 2020, to wish them success. 
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Historical complex in Khentii under development to showcase XIII century history
On August 11, Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Sarangerel held a meeting with executives of the contracting company for the construction of the National Institute of Historical Tourism and corresponding officials to discuss the progress of the construction work and other matters. 
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PM: Mongolia will continue to work closely with ROK to repatriate its citizens
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yong-hun yesterday.
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President Battulga works at Defense Ministry
President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces Kh. Battulga yesterday visited the Ministry of Defense.
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Prime Minister asks U.S. Ambassador to support Mongolians in the U.S.
On August 13, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador of the United States  of America to Mongolia Michael Klecheski.       
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Discussion takes place on increasing mining exports to China
On August 13, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
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Mongolian filmmakers win 3 awards at Locarno International Film Festival
Mongolian filmmakers have won three awards at the 73th Locarno International Film Festival, which is taking place on August 5-15 in Locarno city of Switzerland.
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30,000 face masks donated to Mongolia
The China-based Global Energy Interconnection Development Organization has donated 30,000 face masks to Mongolia. The donation of face masks have been handed over by Representative of the President of Mongolia in charge of Regional Electricity and Gas Pipeline Cooperation B.Byambasaikhan to the Office of the President.
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Four more people test positive, total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia at 297
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that from the tests carried out on 487 people in the past 24 hours, 4 people have tested positive for coronavirus. 
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‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ conference to address water issues in Gobi region
An academic and innovation conference under the theme ‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ is to be held on September 10 in Umnugobi aimag to discuss water issues in the Gobi region together with local people, representatives from local self-governing bodies, scholars and researchers and seek solutions.
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Myagmarsaikhan walks over Chuluut River Canyon on 130-meter tightrope
Mongolian circus actor M.Myagmarsaikhan successfully walked  on a 130-meter long tight rope 50 meters above the ground across the Chuluut River Canyon in Arkhangai aimag on August 8.
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UNDP facilitates workshop to address Mongolia’s cashmere industry challenges
On August 13, UNDP Mongolia facilitated the ‘Cashmere Sector Recovery from Covid-19 - Building Forward Better’ workshop with key stakeholders of Mongolia’s cashmere industry including public, private and civil society representatives under the guidance of international Systems thinking experts.
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Cabinet to submit draft action plan to Parliament
At its regular meeting today, August 12, the Cabinet decided to submit a draft parliamentary resolution on ‘Approval of the Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia for 2020-2024’ to the Parliament. 
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Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 12 hours
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 12 hours
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 12 hours
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 14 hours
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 14 hours
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 17 hours
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 17 hours
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 18 hours
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 18 hours
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 18 hours
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 19 hours
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 1 day
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 1 day
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 1 day
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 1 day
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 1 day
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 1 day
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 1 day
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 1 day
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 1 day
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 1 day
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 1 day
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 1 day
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 1 day
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 3 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 3 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 3 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 3 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 3 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 3 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 3 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 3 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 3 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 3 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 3 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 3 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 4 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 4 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 4 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 4 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 4 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 4 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 4 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 4 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 4 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 4 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 4 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 4 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 6 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 7 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 7 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 7 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 7 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 7 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 7 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 7 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 7 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 7 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 7 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 7 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 8 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 8 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 8 days
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