Highlights
State Prize conferred upon historical works By D.Ulziibaatar and Ts.Sanchir
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ In accordance with Presidential decree, historian D.Ulziibaatar’ and Leader of Dispersed Mongolians NGO Ts.Sanchir received the State Prize for their historical works “The Mongolians”, “History of Independence” and “Art and Cultural Pieces of Ilkhanate” respectively. On December 8. President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga presented the State Prize in the Ceremonial Ger of the State House. 
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New director appointed at Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority
The Cabinet appointed a new Director at the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (MRPAM) on December 6.
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The Office of President joins activism against gender-based violence campaign
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/Staff of the Office of the President have joined the Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign and have been calling on the public to unite powers in the fight against violence. The 16 Days of Activism has been initiated by the UN General Assembly. 
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Road and Transport Minister attends ‘Transport Week-2017’
Minister of Road and Transport Development J.Bat-Erdene is attending the international forum and exhibition ‘Transport Week-2017’ that runs on December 2-8 in Moscow, Russian Federation. Official opening of the event, which brought together delegates of over 40 countries, was held on December 5 in Gostiny Dvor Complex. During the event, Minister J. Bat-Erdene held an official talk with Russian Railways OJSC’s CEO  Oleg Belozerov.
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JPY 32 billion loan agreement ratified
On December 7, Parliament discussed and adopted a bill on a JPY 32 billion loan agreement for the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Fiscal, Social and Economic Reform Development Policy Loan.
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Parliament ratifies USD 120 million financing agreement
On December 7, Parliament discussed and adopted a bill on USD 120 million Financing Agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the World Bank’s International Development Association.
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Mongolia and Russia to move forward their transportation projects
Minister of Road and Transport Development J.Bat-Erdene held an official meeting with his Russian counterpart M.Yu.Sokolov on December 07 during his attendance at “Russian Transportation Week-2017” international event  on December 02 -08. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation B.Delgermaa attended the meeting as well.
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Children around the world to read story of eagle huntress
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A story of eagle huntress N.Aisholpan is included in 2017 series of comic books themed ‘Good night stories for Rebel girls 2’ by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, was published on December 1.
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Parliament overrides partial veto on 2018 budget
The Parliament discussed and voted down the President’s partial veto on the expenditure section of the 2018 State Budget on December 7.
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Mongolia and the Netherlands celebrate 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Netherlands, an event themed “Mongolia Diplomats Meet & Greet” was co-organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, 'Diplomat Magazine' journal and Carlton Ambassador hotel on November 30 in Hague, the Netherlands.
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ENGIE Group grants equipment and software to Renewable Energy Laboratory
ENGIE Group of France donated six kinds of cutting-edge equipment and software worth MNT25 million to the Laboratory of Renewable Energy, the National University of Mongolia. At the ceremony held on December 7, Benoit Ribesse, head of the ENGIE Representative Office in Ulaanbaatar, granted equipment to improve training environment and skills of energy students and encourage researches in renewable energy.
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National forum on accountable artisanal mining takes place
The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Mineral Resources Authority of Mongolia and ‘Sustainable Artisanal Mining Project’ of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation jointly organized a national forum ‘Together for accountable artisanal mining’ on December 7.
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IMF consultants assessing Mongolian financial regulatory organizations
The International Monetary Fund consultants Philip Johnson and Mimi Ho are working in Mongolia at the invitation of Chief of the Financial Regulatory Commission S.Davaasuren. In the week of December 04-10, they will conduct a preliminary research to build a capacity of financial regulatory organizations and assess their current capacity and determine technical assistants to improve.
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J.Galbadrakh awarded with Order of Rising Sun of Japan
A ceremony to award the Order of the Rising Sun to President of Shine Mongolia Academic Institute took place at the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia on December 06.
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UB’s public buses to use natural gas
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ ‘Ulaanbaatar Development Corporation (UBDC)’ JSC is working to commence a project ‘Natural gas as a clean fuel for Ulaanbaatar city public transportation system’. In this regard, an agreement of cooperation was established on December 6 to implement the project with funding of the Republic of Korea. The agreement was signed by S. Sod-Erdene, CEO of ‘UBDC’ JSC, and Il Gyo Lee, Vice President of ‘Woojin RDC’ Company.
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Minister S.Chinzorig meets with Director of the ILO Country Office for Mongolia and China
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Minister of Labor and Social Protection S.Chinzorig met Tim De Meyer, Director of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Country Office for Mongolia and China, on December 6.
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Traditional worshipping practices inscribed on UNESCO list
Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
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Cabinet Meeting in brief
During its regular meeting on December 6, the Cabinet discussed following issues.
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Loan agreement to be submitted to Parliament
The Cabinet resolved to submit to Parliament a Loan Agreement for ‘Development Policy Loan on Budget and Socio-Economic Reform’.
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La Traviata to be performed this weekend
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet will perform the La Traviata by G.Verdi on December 09-10.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 4 hours
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 8 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 9 hours
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 1 day
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 1 day
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 1 day
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 2 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 2 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 3 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 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 4 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 4 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 5 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 7 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 7 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 8 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 8 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 8 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 8 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 9 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 10 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 10 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 10 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 11 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 11 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 11 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 11 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 14 days
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