Highlights
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines
At the invitation of Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Enrique A. Manalo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh will pay an official visit to the Republic of the Philippines on May 18–20, 2025.
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Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Secures Silver Medal at the FIDE World Cup
The Asian Individual Chess Championships, held in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates, on May 6-16, 2025, concluded, where Mongolian chess player Mungunzul Bat-Erdene delivered a historic performance, winning the silver medal in the women’s division. 
52 days
Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection
The 37th National Book Festival will be held at Sukhbaatar Square on May 16-18, 2025, and the Office of the President of Mongolia will participate under the theme “The Mazaalai—A Source of National Pride.”
52 days
Inaugural Session of the Gobi Regional Council Takes Place
At the inaugural Session of the Gobi Regional Council held on May 12, 2025, in Sainshand soum of Dornogobi aimag, decisions were made to develop the Gobi region as a specialized industrial region and a sub-region for green energy and implement 33 projects and measures in four areas to address issues facing the region with funding from the State and local budgets.
54 days
Construction of the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Commences
The Launch Ceremony of the construction of the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway took place on May 14, 2025.
54 days
Twelve-Volume “Mongol Heritage That Spread Across the World” Donated to the Library of Parliament
Parliamentary Research and Development Institute under the Secretariat of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia invited Director of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia Academician Chuluun Sampildondov, and held an "Author's Meeting" on the twelve-volume “Mongol Heritage Spread Around the World: For Complete History” in the Library of the State Great Khural.
54 days
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival to Commence on May 26
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival, which is organized biennially, will commence on May 26, 2025. 
55 days
Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte
Member of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia and Member of the Mongolia-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte on May 12, 2025.
55 days
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Meeting on Mongolia's Regional Development Policy
On May 2, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan met with Ambassadors to Mongolia and representatives of international organizations and non-governmental organizations, and presented Mongolia’s Regional Development Policy, Government Action Plan for 2024-2028, and Mongolia’s long-term, medium-term, and short-term development policies. 
66 days
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Enterprises Operating Year-Round Tourism
During its regular session on April 30, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia approved three Resolutions, “On Certain Measures to Accelerate Development of the Northern Region,” “On Certain Measures to Develop Year-Round Tourism,” and “On Certain Measures to Support the Development of Industrial and Technology Parks in the Northern Region.”
67 days
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Visits Egiin Gol Hydropower Plant Project Site
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai visited the Egiin Gol Hydropower Plant Project site, located in Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan aimag, on April 29, 2025. 
68 days
United Airlines to Launch Flights to Mongolia in May
United Airlines LLC of the United States will operate flights from Mongolia to the United States via Japan starting on May 1, 2025.
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Over 1,000 Chess Players Compete at the "Nuudel-999" Chess Tournament
The inaugural “Nuudel-999” Chess Tournament took place on April 24, 2025, at Sukhbaatar Square, aiming at promoting the sport of chess, improving players’ skills, and introducing the importance of sports to children and youth.
73 days
Seventh International Conference “Cultural Heritage of the Mongols: Collection of Manuscripts and Archival Documents” Held in St. Petersburg
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the 7th International Conference “Cultural Heritage of the Mongols: Collection of Manuscripts and Archival Documents” was held in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation, on April 19-22, 2025.
74 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win 24 Medals at the Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships
The Asia and Oceania Sambo Continental Championships 2025 took place on April 14-20, 2025, in Tashkent, the Republic of Uzbekistan. 
75 days
Economic Development Board under the Prime Minister Discusses Responses to Global Economic Situation
The 4th meeting of the Economic Development Board under the Prime Minister of Mongolia was held on April 21, 2025.
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Non-Resident Ambassadors to Mongolia Present Letters of Credence to the President of Mongolia
Non-resident Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mongolia presented their Letters of Credence to President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on April 21, 2025.
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A Guardian of Tradition: Exploring Mongolia’s Timeless Art of Long Songs with Enkhbaatar Gankhuyag
In a rapidly modernizing world, preserving heritage has become both a challenge and a responsibility. MONTSAME National News Agency spoke with a Mongol long-song singer Enkhbaatar Gankhuyag, Honored Artist of Mongolia, about Mongol long songs, which are recognized as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. In this revealing conversation, Mr. Enkhbaatar shares insights into the essence of Mongol culture and the profound bond between music and tradition.
76 days
“Hunnu Air” Airline Welcomes a Brand-New Jet Aircraft to Its Fleet
“Hunnu Air” airline has welcomed its brand-new E195/E2 jet aircraft, which arrived in Mongolia directly from the factory on April 19, 2025.
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Around 7.5 Tons of Supplemental Feed to Be Distributed to Mazaalai Bears
Initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the comprehensive action to protect the Mazaalai bear, which inhabits only the Gobi region in Mongolia, has been successfully implemented for two years. 
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 13 hours
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 3 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 3 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 3 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 3 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 3 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 4 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 4 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" 4 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 4 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 4 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 4 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 4 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 5 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 5 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 5 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 5 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 6 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 6 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 6 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 6 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 7 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 7 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 7 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 7 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 7 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 7 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 7 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 7 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 7 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 10 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 11 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 11 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 11 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 11 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 11 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 11 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 11 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 11 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 12 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 12 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 12 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 12 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 12 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 12 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 12 days
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