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Foreign Minister Receives British Ambassador to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 13, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia Fiona Blyth on February 9, 2024. During the meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh noted the dynamic development of friendly relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Britain and expressed her confidence that Ambassador Fiona Blyth will work hard to further advance it, improve the level of relations, and implement high-level mutual visits.
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This Week in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 13, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Summary of events for the week of February 12-18, 2024.In Ulaanbaatar:February 14, 21: A Japanese government organization will organize the "Construction Industry Skills" test at the General Agency for Labor Welfare Services. Phone number: 7013-6992. From February 15: Registration of participants in the Mongolian language test for students enrolled in higher education institutions of Mongolia will begin.February 19: Young Researcher Supporting Foundation is organizing a series of trainings on "Way of Orderly Thinking".- The 13th annual "ART & CRAFT" exhibition of the best works by the teachers of the Mongolian Children's Art Creation Center is taking place. - An exclusive exhibition "MONGOL LUNAR NEW YEAR" is being held at the National Museum of Mongolia.
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President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays Tribute to the Nine White Banners
At 08:00 in the morning of the first day of the first month of spring in the Year of the Wood Dragon, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid tribute to the Nine White Banners at the State Palace.After this, Chairman of the State Great Khural Zandanshatar Gombojav and Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai performed “zolgolt” (traditional Lunar New Year greeting), greeting the Head of State of Mongolia and wishing him prosperity, health and happiness. Then the People's Artist of Mongolia, Honored Cultural Figure, Ph.D. of Linguistics, panegyrist Ts. Tserendorj performed a "magtaal" (praise) while playing the Morin Khuur.
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President of Mongolia Extends Lunar New Year Greetings to the Nation
Ulaanbaatar, February 10, 2024 /MONTSAME/. In his address marking the Lunar New Year of the Wood Dragon, President of Mongolia H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa extended heartfelt greetings to all citizens of Mongolia. Reflecting on the significance of this auspicious occasion, the President invoked blessings for prosperity and unity. Addressing the nation, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa emphasized the rich cultural traditions surrounding the Mongolian Lunar New Year, highlighting the age-old customs of celebrating the New Moon. He underscored the importance of these traditions in preserving the heritage and unity of the Mongols.
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Federal President Steinmeier Concludes State Visit to Mongolia
 A State Visit of President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Mongolia at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa concluded on February 8, 2024.
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Chairman Zandanshatar Gombojav Pays Courtesy Call on Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
On February 8, 2024, Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav paid a courtesy call on President of the Federal Republic of Germany H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is on a State Visit to Mongolia. 
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Premier Oyun-Erdene Pays Courtesy Call on Federal President Steinmeier
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai today paid a courtesy call on President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is on a State Visit to Mongolia.
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Cooperation Documents Signed Between Mongolia and Germany
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on February 7-8, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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President Khurelsukh: Germany is the First European Country to Establish Strategic Partnership with Mongolia
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a press briefing after their official talks at the State Palace. We present the full transcript of the speech of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.
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Joint Declaration regarding the Strategic Partnership between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on February 7-8, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Hold a Meeting
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on February 7-8, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with his spouse Elke Büdenbender, arrived in Mongolia for a State Visit on February 7, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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President of Mongolia Receives Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa today received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Logvinovich Overchuk.
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Collaborative Efforts with the United Nations to Strengthen Forest Firefighting Capacity
Ulaanbaatar, February 6, 2024 /MONTSAME/. On February 5, 2024, Minister of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Bat-Ulzii and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in Mongolia Matilda Dimovska signed a document to implement the “Strengthening Forest Firefighting Capacity towards Green Recovery in Mongolia” project in collaboration with the UNDP and the Forest Department of the Government Implementing Agency. The program will be funded with MNT one billion and 700 million (equivalent to USD 500,000) within the framework of the grant of the “Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund of China” International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA).
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Ambassador Udval: Mongolia and Germany Enjoy Thriving Relations
At the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the President of  Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a State Visit to Mongolia. In anticipation of the State Visit, MONTSAME, Mongolian National News Agency, interviewed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mr. Udval Luvsanjamts about the history of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. He was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Germany in 1995-1999.
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"President's Scholar – 2100" Scholarship Program for the Third Year
The “President’s Scholar – 2100,” a scholarship program initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, has been successfully implemented for its third consecutive year. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 5, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Summary of events for the week of February 5 – 11, 2024.In Ulaanbaatar:February 7-8: Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a State Visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.February 5: "Green Economy" Government Meeting will be held at "Puma-Imperial" Hotel on the topic of "Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy".February 5: "Internom" will launch a piano book with Mongolian songs for children over 5 years old.February 7: The regular meeting of the Cabinet will be held at the State Palace. February 7: "Mongolia's Mining Industry and Foreign Direct Investment" Discussion will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.February 10: The traditional Mongolian Lunar New Year will be celebrated.The 100th Anniversary Meeting and Tribute Concert for the 'Soyombo' newspaper, which initially reached readers in 1924 under the name 'People's Soldier' and later became known as the 'Red Star' newspaper, will be held at the House of Officers. The "Campaign for Dissemination of Business Ethics" will be organized at the national level by the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Ethics Centre, "Transparency International Mongolia" NGO, and "Rio Tinto".
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Northern Region to be Developed Based on Orkhon, Bulgan, and Khuvsgul Aimags
Regional Development-Mongolian Economic Forum is taking place today for the second day. At the Forum, the drafts on the Regional Development Concept of Mongolia and amendments to relevant laws were presented, and the proposals and suggestions of representatives of the Government, authorities of aimags, and the capital city and related organizations were discussed.
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President Khurelsukh Issues Decree on Honoring and Promoting Morin Khuur
Today, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa issued a Decree on Honoring and Promoting the Morin Khuur, a traditional Mongol Horse-Head Fiddle.
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Regional Development-Mongolian Economic Forum Kicks off
The Regional Development-Mongolian Economic Forum kicked off today in the State House.
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 6 hours
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 7 hours
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 9 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 hours
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 10 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 hours
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 hours
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 12 hours
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 12 hours
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 12 hours
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 13 hours
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 13 hours
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 1 day
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 1 day
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 1 day
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 1 day
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 1 day
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 1 day
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 1 day
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 2 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 2 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 2 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 2 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 2 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 2 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 2 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 3 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 3 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 6 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 7 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 7 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 7 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 8 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 8 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 9 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 9 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 9 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 10 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 10 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 10 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 10 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 10 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 11 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 13 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 13 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 13 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 13 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 13 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 13 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 14 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 14 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 14 days
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