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S.V.Lavrov: Mongolia to have many opportunities with Greater Eurasian Partnership
During his working visit to Moscow, Foreign Minister of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar met with his counterpart S.N.Lavrov on May 16. After the meeting the Foreign Ministers held a press conference.
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Mongolian University of Life Sciences to cooperate with Okayama University of Science
On May 14-15, Deputy Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry J.Saule visited Japan and  signed on a memorandum of cooperation between the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS) and Okayama University of Science of Japan, representing Mongolian part.
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Wrestler B.Khash-Erdene becomes World Champion
Wrestler B.Khash-Erdene claimed gold medal at the 33rd World Military Wrestling Championship being held on May 15-17 in Moscow, Russia.
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Samples of innovative products sent to Japan
Head of Japan-Mongolia Cultural and Economic Exchange of the International Friendship Exchange Council Naohiko Ito and delegates of Japanese biggest companies visited the Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology on May 14 at the invitation of Director of the Foundation D.Enkhjargal.
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Foreign Minister pays working visit to Russia
On May 16-17 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar is paying a working visit to Moscow at the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Russia S.V.Lavrov.
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Domestic seed production to be supported
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh, leader of the Mongolian Farmers Association, MP J.Enkhbayar and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry B.Batzorig worked in Darkhan-Uul aimag.
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Financial issues of Baganuur and Shivee-Ovoo companies to be resolved
At its regular meeting on May 16, the Cabinet made a decision to study a possibility to count loan of MNT110.7 billion, issued from the World Bank and Japanese Government to the Mongolian government, as investment to the coal mines Baganuur and Shivee-Ovoo.
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Deputy PM discusses cooperation issues with Chairman of Tuvan Government
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Enkhtuvshin received Chairman of the Government of Tuva Republic of the Russian Federation Sholban Valyerievich Kara-Ool on May 15.
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Mongolian national team triumphs 25th Asian Sambo Championships
On  May 10-14, the 25th Asian Sambo Championships took place at the Buyant-Ukhaa Sport Complex. Mongolia hosted the 25th Asian Sambo Championships in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Sambo wrestling started to develop in Mongolia under the auspices of the President of Mongolia.
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Preparations for AMCDRR 2018 introduced
During its regular meeting on May 16, the Cabinet was reported a progress of ongoing preparations for the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2018 to be organized this July in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Over 8600 hectare area to be allocated for free ownership of citizens this year
At its regular meeting on May 16, the Cabinet approved ‘The total size, locations and purposes of the land to be owned by citizens in 2018’ based on proposals of the Citizens’ Representatives Meetings of aimags and Ulaanbaatar city.
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Salary of civil servants agreed to be raised in the fourth quarter of 2018
The Government is working to allocate ‘Child Allowance’ to 80 percent of all children this year and also it is seeking a possibility to allocate the allowance to all children without violating the agreement established with the International Monetary Fund.
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Mountaineer J.Byambasuren summits Mount Everest
Master of Mountain Sport J.Byambasuren, one of the founders of ‘Khairkhan’ mountaineering club has conquered Mount Everest around 1:47 pm today, May 16. 
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Crop farming zone set up involving 60 soums
During the regular Cabinet Meeting on May 16, a resolution was made to set the specific crop farming zone which will involve 113 baghs (the smallest administrative division of Mongolia) of 60 soums of seven aimags; Selenge, Tuv, Darkhan-Uul, Khentii, Uvurkhangai, Bulgan and Arkhangai.
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President meets workers in ‘sit-down strike’
Participants of the healthcare workers’ sit-down before walk-out in demand for eliminating exploitation of labor have presented two proposals to President Kh.Battulga requesting the head of state to issue a decree.
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BoM announces its return to normal operations
The Bank of Mongolia (BOM) announced that the economy has stabilized and getting back to normal, introducing the  report of 2017. In 2017 Mongolia's macroeconomy stabilized and the rise was observed with inflation being kept at the central bank's target and indicators such as GDP growth, credit rating, external debt sustainability, budget and balance of payments shows restored confidence in economy and improved macro environment, the report notes.
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E.Tsendbaatar claims gold in International Boxing tournament
On May 15, 2018, 22nd International Boxing Tournament in Memory of Army General Sagadat Nurmagambetov took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Mongolian judokas to compete in Hohhot Grand Prix 2018
On May 25-27, 28 judokas from Mongolia will compete in the Hohhot Grand Prix 2018 in Hohhot, China.
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Draughts Grandmasters competed for ranking
The ‘Erchim Cup 2018’ regular tournament for ranking hosted by the Mongolian Federation of Draughts and ‘Golden boy’ club was held on May 11-13 at the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Total of 68 players participated in the tournament including all 7 grandmasters of Mongolia.
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Hanns Seidel Foundation officials working in Mongolia
Representatives led by Willi Lange, Head of the Northeast and Central Asian Department of the Hanns Seidel Foundation of Germany are working in Mongolia on May 12-23 to evaluate its activities and define 2019-2021 cooperation directions. 
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Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 10 hours
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 13 hours
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 13 hours
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 15 hours
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 15 hours
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NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 1 day
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 1 day
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 1 day
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 1 day
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 1 day
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 2 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 2 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 2 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 3 days
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 3 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 3 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 3 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 4 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 4 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 4 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 4 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 4 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 4 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 4 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 4 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 5 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 5 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
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Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 5 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 7 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 8 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 8 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 8 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 8 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 8 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 8 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 8 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 8 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 8 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 8 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 8 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 8 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 8 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 8 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 8 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 8 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 9 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 9 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 9 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 10 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 10 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 10 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 10 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 10 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 10 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 10 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 10 days
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