Highlights
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
At the initiative of Mongolia, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) during its 2022 session. Mongolia currently chairs the Steering Committee, which is responsible for coordinating the global campaign.
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Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture
As part of the “Cultural Creativity Month” initiative, a lecture titled “Stupa” was held on November 14, 2025, under the theme “Mongolian Pride,” in cooperation with Buddhist sculptor Ch. Batzorig, to commemorate the 390th birth anniversary of the eminent statesman, spiritual leader, and cultural figure Undur Gegeen Zanabazar.
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Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital
A branch railway project connecting Bagakhangai and Hunnu City is underway to establish distribution infrastructure from the Orgoch Uul terminal area in Khushig Valley.Progress on Phase I, railway substructure and superstructure works along the Bagakhangai-Khushig stations, has reached 89.39 percent. Excavation is 94.96 percent complete, and embankment construction stands at 96.34 percent. Installation of all main beams and cross-beams for the 652-meter bridge has been completed, and overall bridge construction has reached 91.6 percent.
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Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP
At the opening session of the 31st Congress of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), Member of Parliament, First Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Economy and Development, Uchral Nyam-Osor, was elected as the party’s new Chair.
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Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement
With the support of the “White Gold” National Movement of Mongolia, Cashmere Holding LLC is exporting its cashmere products to about 10 countries worldwide.
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President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry Enkhbayar Jadamba visited the factory of “Brand Gutal” LLC, the producer of the national footwear brand “Chig,” and reviewed its operations.
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Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence
On November 13, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Mongolia, Emilio Pevida Pupo, presented a copy of his Letter of Credence to the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav.
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UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development'
During the meeting of the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly held on November 11, 2025, the resolution “The Role of Cooperatives in Social Development”, initiated by Mongolia, was adopted.
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Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented
The Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office, UNICEF, and the Mongolian Intellectual Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 12, 2025, to implement the program “Preventing Digital Addiction and Supporting Students’ Intellectual Development.”
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Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted
The 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the international body for food standards, discussed the proposal initiated by Mongolia to develop a Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk.
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Parliament Approves 2026 Budget
The State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia approved the 2026 Budget Law during its plenary session on November 12, 2025.
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Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties
During its plenary session on November 12, 2025, the Parliament discussed the draft Resolution on Assigning the Duties of the Speaker of the State Great Khural of Mongolia.
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‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published
One of the first press organizations of Mongolia, the Mongolyn Unen newspaper, published three books in commemoration of its 105th anniversary.
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Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav held a virtual meeting with Katie Jackson, Chief Executive of the Copper Division of the Rio Tinto company, on November 11, 2025, to discuss ways to increase the benefits of the Oyu Tolgoi project for Mongolia.
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Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area
A ranger in the Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area has discovered a dead Altai mole (Talpa altaica) on the snow, an endangered species with an unclear distribution range.
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State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies
A trilateral meeting between State Auditor General Magnaisuren Sandag, representatives led by the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Resident Representative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held on November 11, 2025.
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Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement
The Government of Mongolia and the Commonwealth of Australia are holding bilateral negotiations in Ulaanbaatar from November 10 to 13, 2025, to establish a Social Security Agreement between the two countries.
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Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract
The National Audit Office organized a training session on November 10, 2025, for auditors from audit firms contracted to conduct financial statement audits. 
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AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors
Over 2,600 AI-powered surveillance cameras are being deployed at 176 intersections and crossings across Ulaanbaatar city.
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MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’
The Mongolian People’s Party caucus in the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia discussed the draft Resolution submitted by the Government on “Approving the Five-Year Development Policy Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030” at its meeting on November 10, 2025.
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Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 6 hours
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 6 hours
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 6 hours
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 6 hours
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 9 hours
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 9 hours
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 1 day
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 1 day
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 1 day
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 1 day
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 1 day
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 1 day
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 1 day
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 1 day
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 1 day
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 2 days
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 2 days
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 2 days
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 2 days
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 2 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 2 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 2 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 2 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 2 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 2 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 2 days
Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection 2 days
Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced 3 days
MONTSAME News Agency Begins Distributing News in Korean 3 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Metro’ Construction to Begin in June 2026 3 days
Mongolia, IAEA Strengthen Cooperation on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy 3 days
Mongolia, Slovenia Affirm Commitment to Advance Joint Initiatives 3 days
Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold 3 days
'Moon Dance' Wins Bronze at World Championship Formation Standard 2025 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance 4 days
Mongolia, UNIDO Establish Country Programme Document 4 days
Mongolia Expresses Committed Support for OSCE Values, Principles 4 days
OSCE Welcomes Mongolia’s Progress on Press Freedom 4 days
PM Reviews Preparations for UNCCD COP17 4 days
'Khuree Tsam-108' Exhibition Opened in Mexico 4 days
Ambassador Choi Jin Won: 'We Will Support the Korean-Language Editorial Desk' 4 days
PCA to Cooperate on Training of Mongolian Lawyers in Specialized Legal Fields 4 days
Mongolia, Austria Pledge to Deepen Cooperation 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Ulaanbaatar to Clear Around 600 Land Plots in Dambadarjaa in 2026 4 days
Mongolia, OSCE to Expand Cooperation on Inclusion of National Minorities 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City Council Approves 2026 Budget 4 days
President Khurelsukh Congratulates MMA Fighter Enkh-Orgil on His Win 5 days
Enkh-Orgil Becomes ONE Championship World Champion 5 days
Two Mongolian Localities Join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities 7 days
Disinfection Begins at 182 Schools in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Cultural and Diplomatic Events Highlight 50 Years of Mongolia–Mexico Relations 7 days
Portable Ultrasound and Fetal Heart Monitors Delivered to Remote Health Centers 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Removes Fences and Structures to Expand Green Spaces 7 days
Morin Khuur Orchestra Performs in Rome 7 days
Three Mongolian National Team Cyclists to Compete for Thai Professional Club 7 days
Chinggis Khaan Museum, Vatican Apostolic Library Sign MoU 7 days
Mongolia, India to Advance Strategic Partnership in Digital Development and Innovation 7 days
State Secretary Pietro Parolin Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 7 days
President Khurelsukh Meets Pope Leo XIV 7 days
Mongolia Receives Over 810,000 Tourists 7 days
Caravan of 120 Camels to Travel from Mankhan to Biysk, Russia 7 days
Gobi Desert Strictly Protected Area Administration Awarded Altan Gadas Medal 8 days
National Protected Area Consultation Targets Stronger Ranger System 8 days
Task Force Formed to Prevent Artificial Price Rise 8 days
Cabinet Endorses Mongolia’s Accession to Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 8 days
President of Chamber of Deputies of Italy Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian President 8 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach USD 6 Billion 8 days
Fuel Supply Strengthened as December Purchase Orders Confirmed 8 days
Foreign Minister Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 8 days
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