Highlights
Construction Minister checks progress of development projects
Minister of Construction and Urban Development B.Munkhbaatar, Deputy Minister of Construction and Urban Development E.Zolboo, and other officials of the construction ministry on July 21 met with the implementing units of the Nogoon Nuur project and Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program and checked the progress of development works.
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More than 20,000 tons of meat to be prepared for winter needs
At its meeting convened today, the Cabinet discussed wintering and spring preparations and obliged all ministers and relevant authorities to ensure preparations well, giving the following directives.
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260 Mongolians brought back from Japan put into mandatory isolation
A charter flight en route Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar, bringing 260 Mongolian nationals, has landed at the Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar on July 21 at 10 pm. 
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Minister of Foreign Affairs receives UAE Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Mongolia Abdullah Al-Tunaiji on July 21.
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"What development means in a post pandemic Mongolia?"
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mongolia has commissioned an initiative to explore the answers to “What development means in a post pandemic Mongolia? What continues? What is restored? What can never be redone? What new opportunities now exist?”. 
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Acting Mayor of Ulaanbaatar visits newly-opened sports field in Chingeltei District
On July 18, Acting Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar J.Batbayasgalan, Head of the Governor’s Office of the Capital City Ts.Urtnasan, Governor of Chingeltei district N.Batsumberel and other corresponding officials became acquainted with the operations of the newly opened sports fields located on the slope of Chingeltei Mountain. 
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Speaker G.Zandanshatar visits construction site of oil refinery in Dornogobi aimag
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar visited Altanshiree soum of Dornogobi aimag yesterday, July 21, and got acquainted with the construction process of the oil refining plant.
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Foreign Minister N.Enkhtaivan receives Japanese Ambassador Kobayashi Hiroyuki
On July 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki.
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UNFPA: Gender-based, domestic violence clients rise by 87 percent amid COVID-19
The handover ceremony of dignity kits and COVID-19 guidelines to One Stop Service Centers and shelters in Ulaanbaatar was held last Thursday, July 16. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have been working together with financial support from the Government of Japan to protect maternal and child health, as well as to prevent and respond to violence against women and children during the time of COVID-19 global pandemic.
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265 Mongolians return from South Korea
A charter flight on route between Seoul and Ulaanbaatar, bringing 265 Mongolian nationals, landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar on July 20 at 5:20 pm.
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One of Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag: Ongiin Khiid
At a distance of 18 km to the southeast of Saikhan-Ovoo soum of Dundgobi aimag, there lies a monastery named Ongiin Khiid in a site with peculiar formations. The Ongi River, the Khoshuu Khurliin Khiid, the remains of Porcelain city, and a cliff named Senjit Khad that looks like a handle—altogether, the Ongiin Khiid Complex is considered as one of the Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag.
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Mongolia asks foreign governments to support its citizens abroad
With a goal to bring more than 10 thousand Mongolians, who have wishes to return home from abroad immediately due to the globally-spread COVID-19 pandemic, back to their homeland within a short period of time, the government of Mongolia has been intensifying its repatriation activities.
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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.
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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.  
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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.
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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.
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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
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80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 3 days
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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 4 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
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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
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