Highlights
360 Mongolians arrive from Russia
Works to repatriate Mongolian citizens, who applied to return to their home from the Russian Federation, are underway through the Altanbulag border crossing checkpoint in Selenge aimag on May 26-27.
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7 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 6 recoveries
In Mongolia, seven new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, bringing the total number to 148, reported D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the NCCD, at today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health.   
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Recreation and picnic areas to be established along rivers
At its regular meeting on May 25, the Ulaanbaatar city council approved a draft resolution to create open space areas around the banks of rivers Tuul, Selbe, and Dund through public and private partnership.
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Luxury hotel reflecting local culture opens in Sukhbaatar aimag
A four-star luxury hotel, DariGanga, was opened in Baruun-Urt soum of Sukhbaatar aimag on May 25. The opening ceremony was attended by advisors to the President and Prime Minister of Mongolia and Governor of Sukhbaatar aimag J.Erdenebaatar.
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Prime Minister gives address on COVID-19 response measures
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh attended the yesterday’s extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), giving orders to the corresponding officials. May 25 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the SEC. 
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COVID-19 recoveries increase by 4, no new cases reported
Four more patients have recovered from Covid-19 and are being transferred into next stage isolation today, taking the total number of Covid-19 recoveries in Mongolia to 37, reports Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) at today’s Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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Certificate of humanitarian aid to Russia presented
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia I. K. Azizov at the Parliament House today and handed over the certificate of humanitarian aid.
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Mural of famous Mongolian poet unveiled in his native land
A mural of renowned Mongolian poet B.Yavuukhulan inspired by one of his poems ‘My Verse, My Horse’ written in 1977 was painted on the wall of a 4-floor building in Uliastai city, the administrative center of Zavkhan aimag.
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171 Mongolians return from Russia
This morning at 6.30 am on May 26, a charter flight from Moscow, Russia landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, bringing back 171 Mongolian citizens.
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Bodi Insurance JSC launches IPO
Primary market order opening and the opening bell ceremony for ‘Bodi Insurance’ JSC, a newly listed company on the Tier 1, have been held today, May 25 at the Mongolian Stock Exchange.
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North Korean Ambassador visits MAS Institute of International Affairs
Diplomatic representatives led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Mongolia O Sung Ho visited the Institute of International Affairs of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences on May 22.
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Amendment to Constitution comes into force today
The amendments to the Constitution of Mongolia, which were adopted by the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural on 14 November 2019, entered into force at 12.00 AM of May 25, 2020, today, or at the hour of Horse of the third day of the first summer month of the year of Metal Rat of the Seventeenth 60-year Cycle by the Mongolian calendar. 
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62th academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences held
The 62nd academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences was held in online format for the first time today, May 25, at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS).
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SEC supports extending heightened state of readiness, Cabinet to decide May 27
At today’s extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), all the SEC members voted in favor of extending the period of the heightened state of readiness, which expires on May 31, for another month or until June 30.
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MNT213 billion spent on health sector
At today's extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission, Minister of Finance Ch. Khurelbaatar reported on the economic measures being taken by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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EU and UNFAO work in Khuvsgul aimag
A joint team led by Traian Hristea, Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia, and Vinod Ahuja, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UNFAO) in Mongolia, worked in Khuvsgul aimag for 3 days to meet local authorities, partners and beneficiaries to see the implementation of ongoing projects in the region. 
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Deputy PM briefs on implementation of Mongolia's COVID-19 response measures
An extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) is currently taking place at the State House. Reports and discussions about the implementation of the precautionary measures being taken against the COVID-19 pandemic are being held during the meeting.
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Playtime Festival postponed until next year
One of the biggest live music festivals in Mongolia, Playtime, that was originally scheduled for July 16-19, 2020, has been postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
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Memorandum signed to open U.S. cultural and information center in Darkhan
U.S. Embassy officials led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski worked in Darkhan city, Darkhan Uul-aimag, on May 22.
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Naadam Festival to be live streamed to avoid mass gathering
The organizing committee of Naadam, Mongolian traditional festival, convened at the State Palace on May 22. 
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 13 hours
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 3 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 3 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 3 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 3 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 3 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 4 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 4 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" 4 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 4 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 4 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 4 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 4 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 5 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 5 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 5 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 5 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 6 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 6 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 6 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 6 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 7 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 7 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 7 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 7 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 7 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 7 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 7 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 7 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 7 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 10 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 11 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 11 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 11 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 11 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 11 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 11 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 11 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 11 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 12 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 12 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 12 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 12 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 12 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 12 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 12 days
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