Highlights
National Smart Transport System Development Program approved
At its regular meeting on May 13, the Cabinet renewed the Sports Support Fund Management Regulation and changed its title to Sports Support Fund Management and Control Regulation to strengthen control of the expenditures of sports support funds. 
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Large scale battery storage system to be installed in central energy system grid
At its regular meeting on May 13, the Cabinet approved the draft loan agreement of the First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Project to be implemented jointly by the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank and authorized Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar to establish the loan agreement with ADB.
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347 Mongolians arriving on Russian military transport planes
Previously, Minister of Defense of Mongolia N.Enkhbold put forth a request to his Russian counterpart S.Shoigu to bring back Mongolian students studying at the universities and colleges of the Russian Ministry of Defense by a charter flight of the Russian Armed Forces during his virtual meeting last week.
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V.V.Putin: People of Russia always remember contribution of Mongolia in great victory
The 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Russian Federation was marked on May 9. On its occasion, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga and President of the Russian Federation V.V.Putin exchanged greetings and celebratory letters.
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Foreign Minister meets Ambassador of Canada
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar on May 12 met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Mongolia Catherine Ivkoff to discuss relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Canada and other issues including the current Covid-19 situation.
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Europe Day 2020 to be celebrated in Mongolia with online activities
Europe Day is celebrated on 9 May every year, to mark peace, solidarity and unity in Europe. This year we mark the 70th anniversary of the historical 'Schuman Declaration'.
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ADB provides $100 million to support Mongolia's COVID-19 response
On May 12, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to the Government of Mongolia to mitigate the severe health and economic impacts of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Nearby streets of Choijin Lama Temple Museum to go car-free
At the regular meeting, the Presidium of the Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City approved the decision to turn the streets in the Choijin Lama Temple Museum Complex area into a car-free street.
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Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with ESCAP Executive Secretary
Today, D.Tsogtbaatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a phone conversation with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
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Nearly 800 Mongolians abroad to arrive home in near future
According to the operative team of State Emergency Commission (SEC), Mongolia will evacuate its citizens from India, Turkey and Russia on May 13-19.
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No new Covid-19 case in Mongolia, total remains at 42, with 15 recoveries
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s daily briefing on the situation around COVID-19 infections in the country, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) informed that another patients has been recovered from the coronavirus, making the total number of recoveries in Mongolia 15. 
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EU-funded project to empower women and intensify organic vegetable farming in Arkhangai
‘Ensuring gender equality for rural economic growth’ project is to be implemented by Mongolian Women’s Fund and Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Mongolia in Khentii aimag and four soums of Arkhangai aimag until 2022 with funding from the European Union.
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Global response to COVID-19 must address rights and needs of women and girls
Dr Natalia Kanem, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
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Political parties and coalitions receive certificate of confirmation
In compliance with the law on Election of State Great Khural, on April 30 and May 1, the General Election Commission handed over the certificate of confirmation to 15 political parties and four coalitions that qualified the requirements thus were registered to participate in the election.
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Rent-to-own housing project to house citizens through securitization
At his weekly virtual briefing on May 11, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan informed that a project is underway to house citizens including the 220 thousand ger area families in Ulaanbaatar through securitization for the first time.
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The two lotus flower sculptures
A lotus flower in full bloom that is currently being kept at the Museum of Bayankhongor aimag. The sculpture was commissioned by the 5th Lama Gegeen Luvsanperenlei togmid.
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President Battulga visits railroad construction sites
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga legged the construction sites of 416 km railway connecting Zuunbayan with Tavantolgoi, and 240km railway connecting Tavantolgoi with Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint, last weekend.
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Mongolian CS:GO team wins at Asia Championship
Mongolian team of 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive', more commonly known as CS:GO, ‘Tiger’ placed first at the first series of ESL One – Road to Rio Asia Championship online tournament which took place between May 6-10.
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Ulaanbaatar Mayor works in Baganuur and Nalaikh districts
During his recent visit to Baganuur and Nalaikh districts, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan presented a vehicle to Baganuur district’s Emergency Department
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Noyon Mountain to be 'Strictly Protected’
At its plenary session of May 7, the Parliament passed a draft resolution to take some areas of land that preserved their natural beauty and characteristics and have historical, cultural, scientific, and ecological significance into state special protection either as new national protected areas or by expanding national parks.
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Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 1 day
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 1 day
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 1 day
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 1 day
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 1 day
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 1 day
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 2 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 2 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" 3 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 3 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 3 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 3 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 3 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 3 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 3 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 3 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 3 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 4 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 4 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 4 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 4 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 5 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 5 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 5 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 5 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 5 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 5 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 5 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 5 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 6 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 6 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 6 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 6 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 8 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 9 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 9 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 9 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 9 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 9 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 10 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 10 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 10 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 10 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 10 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 10 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 10 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 10 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 10 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 10 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 10 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 11 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 11 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 11 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 11 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 11 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 11 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 11 days
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