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“The Youth for English” program wraps up
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, a campaign “English-speaking students” was carried out and the closing ceremony took place today, August 21, at the central square.
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Countries required to partner in prevention of pandemic
The 13th Biregional Meeting of National Influenza Centres and Influenza Surveillance in the Western Pacific and South-East Asia Region jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization kicked off on August 21.
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‘Mongolia Today’ photo exhibition on display
The summary exhibition of photographers engaged in ‘Mongolia Today’ program co*organized by MONTSAME News Agency and the United Association of Mongolian Photographers opened on August 21 at the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum.
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Workshop for art experts takes place
Renowned German art historians Prof. Dr. Raimund Stecker and Dr. Gregor Jansen arrived in Ulaanbaatar at the invitation of the Cultural Envoy of Mongolia, Oyuntuya Oyunjargal and the Arts and Media Project Management and Consulting NGO to conduct workshop for national professionals of art sector.
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State special protected area to be expanded with 1.3 mln hectares
At its regular meeting on August 21, the Cabinet backed a draft parliamentary resolution on taking some areas with untamed nature, natural unique formations, and with historical, cultural, scientific and ecological significance into the state special protection and altering the frontier lines, and decided to submit it to the Parliament.  
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State policy on tourism approved
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 21, State Policy on Tourism was approved by the cabinet. Corresponding ministers Environment and Tourism Minister N.Tserenbat, Finance Minister Ch.Khurelbaatar and National Development Agency Director B.Bayarsaikhan were assigned to allocate the required financing in the annual economic and social development directions, state budget and state investment programs as well as in the international organizations’ loan and assistances or fund with the help of public-private partnerships. 
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Khuvsgul Lake area to be developed as eco-tourism zone
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. During its meeting held on August 21, the Cabinet approved a resolution to make an area around the Khuvsgul Lake an Eco-tourism region in order to safeguard the eco-system of the Lake and develop sustainable and environment-friendly tourism. The Khuvsgul Lake, containing almost 70 percent of Mongolia's fresh water, is one of the most popular tourism destinations of Mongolia and surrounded by beautiful landscapes.  
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Energy Minister meets ESCAP Executive Secretary
On August 20, Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren met with Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Armida Alisjahbana.
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129.4 km paved road between Bayankhongor soum and Baidrag Bridge opens
 A new 129.4 kilometer paved road from Bayankhongor soum center to Baidrag Bridge in Bayankhongor aimag opened for vehicles. The road allows western aimags to be connected to the country’s horizontal auto roads.
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Tokyo-2020 Olympic torch travelled to Altai Tavan Bogd
Tokyo-2020 Olympic torch was carried to Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains, located in Ulaankhus and Tsengel soums of Bayan-Ulgii aimag, on August 16-17.   
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Environment Minister meets BFA Chairman
Delegates headed by Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia and 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations were received by the Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat on August 20.
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Erdenes Mongol introduced projects offering for investors
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar, P.Gankhuu, CEO of Erdenes Mongol LLC presented about company’s projects with high social and economic benefits as well as partnership business opportunities for local and foreign investors. Erdenes Mongol LLC is engaged in activities to exploit major strategic mineral deposits and to create value-added products of infrastructure, energy, transportation and logistics.
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Mongolia’s renewable energy potential to attract greater investment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the first day of the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar, B.Byambasaikhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Mongolia delivered a presentation on the business and investment opportunities in Mongolia. “
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High-level officials from Mongolia address Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 20-21, Mongolia is hosting the Boao Forum for Asia in Ulaanbaatar for the first time. The participants of the conference agreed that cooperation of culture and education plays a significant role in the regional development. Discussing the wide ranges of issues concerning the economic growth of the Asian countries, the conference also touched upon investment environment and economic prospects of Mongolia and corresponding government ministries of Mongolia delivered presentations at the parallel sessions.  
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Turning problems of Ulaanbaatar city into business opportunities
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 20, to the guests of the Boao forum Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan introduced about projects open for execution in cooperation with the UB, the city developing as an economic, social, business and financial hub of Mongolia. Emphasizing that 46 percent of the total population of Mongolia is residing in Ulaanbaatar city, which accounts for 64.7 percent of the country’s GDP.
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Mongolian-Russian joint military drill launches
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian-Russian joint military tactical training “Selenge-2019” started at the training field of the 327th military unit of the military armed forces in Choibalsan city, Dornod aimag. The military exercise, involving more than 1500 military personnel of the two countries, will last until August 27 in Choibalsan city. 
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Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh meets BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon
 Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received delegates led by Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia and 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations on August 20.
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Two-day Boao Forum for Asia conference underway in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia is one of the initiators of the Boao Forum for Asia, an important platform for the discussion of development and economic issues of Asia. The conference, hosted by Mongolia, is continuing at the Shangri-La Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh delivered opening remarks. 
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Foreign Minister meets Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia
Today, on August 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar held a meeting with Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon who has arrived in Mongolia to take part in the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar Conference.
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Mongolian peacekeepers conduct long-distant bicycling patrol
A squad consisting three men and two women troops of the Mongolian Armed Forces’ Eighth Moto-Shooting Battalion, who are now serving in the UN-mandated UNMISS operation in South Sudan, conducted their first-ever long-distant bicycling patrol in the route ‘Khubilai’, ‘Eco’, ‘Arvai’ and ‘Delta’ camps.   
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New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 13 hours
FEALAC and Mongolia 14 hours
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 14 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 17 hours
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 17 hours
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 18 hours
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 18 hours
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 19 hours
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 20 hours
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 20 hours
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 1 day
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 1 day
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 1 day
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 1 day
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 5 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 5 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 5 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 5 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 5 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 5 days
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Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 5 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 6 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 6 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 6 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 6 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 6 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 7 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 7 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 7 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 7 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 7 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 7 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 7 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 7 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 7 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 7 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 8 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 8 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 8 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 8 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 8 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 9 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 9 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 9 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 9 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 9 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 9 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 9 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 9 days
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Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 12 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 12 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 12 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 12 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 12 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 12 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 12 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 13 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 13 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 13 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 13 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 13 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 13 days
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