Highlights
December 21 events
The following events are expected on December 21:
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Cabinet meeting in brief
During its regular meeting on December 20, the Cabinet discussed following issues.
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2030 development plans for three major cities approved
The Cabinet approved the 2030 General Development Plans for Khovd, provincial center of Khovd aimag, Choibalsan, provincial center of Dornod aimag and Baganuur district of Ulaanbaatar  on December 20.
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Mongolia to revise tax legislations
The Cabinet resolved that Mongolia should join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes and the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).
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Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons signed
On December 15, Agreement between Mongolia and the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) of the People Republic of China on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons was signed by S.Erdene, Mongolia’s Consul General to Macao and Chan Hoi Fan, Secretary for Administration and Justice of the MSAR.
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Ambassador to Croatia G.Battungalag presents letter of credence
Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Croatia G.Battungalag presented her letter of credence to Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovich, President of the Republic of Croatia on December 18.
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Deputy Prime Minister meets authorities of Erenhot
Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met the authorities of Chinese border town Erenhot on the second day of his visit to Zamiin-Uud soum of Dornogobi aimag.
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Chairman of Citizens’ Representative Meeting meets representatives from KOSPO
Chairman of Citizens’ Representative Meeting S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with representatives of Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO).
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Coal transport queue in Gashuunsukhait shortened to 49 km
 A working group comprised from the Ministry of Road and Transport Development and National Auto Transportation Center (NATC) worked at Gashuunsukhait border crossing last week and took staged actions on coal transport, resulting to shorten the coal truck queue to 49 km.
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Mongolian children participate in international camp
For the first time, children from Mongolia participated in the international children’s camp ‘Rosatom School’, annually organized with the help of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM.
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Z.Enkhbold receives junior athletes of Mental Arithmetic and Soroban Abacus
On December 20, Mr. Z.Enkhbold, Chief of Staff of the Office of the President welcomed Mongolian participants of 22nd Japanese Soroban - Mental Arithmetic competition, which challenged children from 46 countries.
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Mongolia selected to nominate candidates for US military academies
Mongolia has been selected by the U.S. Departments of Defense and State to nominate candidates to compete for admission the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and for the first time to the United States Air Force Academy classes of 2022, which enter in July 2018.  
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MCC Board reselects Mongolia to continue developing a compact
At its quarterly meeting on December 19, the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors reselected Mongolia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia, enabling the development of compacts in those countries to continue.
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President of BoM N.Bayartsaikhan attends SEACEN Governor’s Conference Meeting
Officials led by N.Bayartsaikhan, President of Bank of Mongolia attended at the 53rd Meeting of South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Governors’ Conference/High-Level Seminar which was held on December 15-17 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Over 300 thousand citizens submit opinions on Constitutional amendments
Today, December 18, a scientific conference titled ‘Theory-practical issues to amend the Constitution of Mongolia’  took place at the State House. At the scientific conference, participants were heard a report of the Working Group on a Bill to amend the Constitution of Mongolia and the results of public referendum.
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Ice climbing competition encourages winter tourism
Ice climbing competition themed ‘Ice Challenge Mongolia’ was co-organized by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and Mongolian National Climbing Federation on December 17 in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
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Mining Minister works at Erdenet Mining Corporation
On December 14, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar worked at Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC). According to the last year’s statistics, the EMC produced 28 percent of Mongolia’s industrial output and 11 percent of export products. So far, EMC has excavated approximately 800 million tons of ore in total.
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism celebrating its 30th anniversary
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism held a ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism at the Central Cultural Palace on December 18.
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Order of Sukhbaatar conferred upon Union of Mongolian Artists
On December 16, the Union of Mongolian Artists was awarded the Order of Sukhbaatar on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of inception and growth of contemporary fine arts in Mongolia. Chief of Staff of the Office of the President Z.Enkhbold presented the Order in the State House.
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Engineer geological data base commissions
An Engineer Geological Data base commissioned on December 18, which included 34 types of information such as mineral resources in the territory of Mongolia, soil moisture, historical, archeological monuments, seismicity and climate.
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Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 10 hours
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 13 hours
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 16 hours
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 16 hours
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 1 day
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 1 day
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 2 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 3 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 3 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 3 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 3 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 4 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 4 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 4 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 4 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 6 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 6 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 7 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 7 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 7 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 7 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 7 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 7 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 7 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 7 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 7 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 7 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 7 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 8 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 8 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 8 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 8 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 8 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 8 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 9 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 9 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 9 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 10 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 10 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 10 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 10 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 10 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 10 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 10 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 10 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 11 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 11 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 11 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 11 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 11 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 13 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 13 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 13 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 13 days
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