Highlights
Focus on Human Development in Social and Economic Growth Strategies Emphasized
Human development should be at the core of attention in Mongolia and the countries in the Asia-Pacific region for development and stability. Matilda Dimovska, Resident Representative of the UN Development Program in Mongolia, emphasized social and economic growth strategies for human development during the presentation of the 2024 Asia-Pacific on Human Development Report in the State Palace on November 28, 2023.
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Presidents of Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates Hold Meeting
 President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is on a working visit in the United Arab Emirates to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP 28 met with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on November 28, 2023, in Abu-Dhabi.
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Mongolia's Memory Masters: World Champion Retains Title, New Stars Emerge
The IAM World Memory Championships were held in Mumbai, India, on November 24–26, 2023 with the participation of 780 memory athletes from 13 countries.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with UNICEF on Children's Mental Health
Deputy Governor of the Governor’s Office of Ulaanbaatar City in charge of the Social Sector, Green Development, and Air and Environmental Pollution O. Nominchimeg met with the UNICEF Resident Representative in Mongolia Evariste Kouassi-Komlan on November 27, 2023. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Governor’s Office of the Ulaanbaatar City and UNICEF Mongolia. Under the Memorandum, the two parties will cooperate to support the mental health of teachers, employees, and students of secondary schools and kindergartens, protect children from violence, exploitation, harassment, bullying, human rights violations, and harmful habits in online and other environments and promote diet quality of students. 
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Building in Abu Dhabi Illuminated with Mongol Script for Greeting President of Mongolia
When the President arrived on November 27 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE greeted President U. Khurelsukh by illuminating a high building of the city with the coat of arms of Mongolia and writings in Mongol script.
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Arkhangai Aimag Expects 100,000 Tourists in 2024
Arkhangai aimag plans to welcome 100,000 tourists in 2024 and scheduled multiple events throughout the year as part of the Years to Visit Mongolia. 
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Mongolia to Enjoy EU’s GSP+ Until 2027
A meeting of the Subcommittee on Trade and Investment under the Mongolia- European Union Joint Commission was held online on November 23, 2023.
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Adoption of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery
Doctors from the Spine Surgery Department of the National Trauma and Orthopedic Center of Mongolia (NTOCM) successfully performed treatment of the L4-L5 spinal motion segment to remove the intervertebral disc to relieve nerve root compression using a CONMED 4K UHD spinal endoscopy equipment and "Bbraun" surgical instruments.
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National Committee to Support the Agricultural Sector to be Formed
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai has held his regular ‘Morning meeting” with representatives of the food and agriculture sectors. 
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President U. Khurelsukh Heads to Dubai to Participate in the COP28
President U. Khurelsukh will express Mongolia's position on combating climate change, desertification, and reducing global warming, and present policies and activities implemented at the national level.  
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State Commission on Rehabilitation to Cooperate with Gwangju in Prevention from Repression
Chair of SCR S. Odontuya met with Mayor Kang Ki-jung in Gwangju to exchange views on the importance of educating the public about the true history of repression and collaborating with organizations engaged in similar activities.   
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events from November 27 to December 3
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Memorandum of Cooperation Signed with Asia Cultural Center in Gwangju, South Korea
The State Commission on Rehabilitation of Mongolia (SCR) will cooperate with the Asia Cultural Center (ACC) in Gwangju, the Republic of Korea (ROK).  
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Shannon Stowell: There is a Huge Opportunity to Promote Mongolia to International Tour Operators
An interview with Shannon Stowell, CEO of Adventure Travel Trade Association
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Mongolian Grand Prix Ballet Competition for the Second Year
Mongolian Grand Prix Ballet Competition is taking place on November 22-25, 2023. Participants challenge themselves on home stage before they can race at the world’s leading dance venues.  
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UNICEF Calls to Action: A Blue Sky for Every Child
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and to improve children's welfare. 
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Parliament's First Self-Assessment on Human Rights and Gender Sensitivity
For the first time the State Great Khural of Mongolia and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) organized self-assessment sessions on human rights and gender issues on November 22-23, 2023.
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Foreign Minister of Mongolia Meets Minister of International Development of Canada
Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg, who is on an official visit to Canada, met with Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen of Canada on November 20.
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Role of Parliaments in Mongolia-Canada Relations Emphasized
On November 21, 2023, Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada Greg Fergus and discussed relations and cooperation between the two countries. 
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Canada Hold Official Talks
At the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, is paying an Official Visit to Canada on November 20-22, 2023. Minister Mélanie Joly and Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg held official talks on November 21, 2023. 
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New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 15 hours
FEALAC and Mongolia 16 hours
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 16 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 19 hours
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 19 hours
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 20 hours
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 20 hours
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 21 hours
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 22 hours
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 22 hours
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 1 day
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 1 day
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 1 day
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 5 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 5 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 5 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 5 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 5 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 5 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 5 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 5 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 6 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 6 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 6 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 6 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 6 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 7 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 7 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 7 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 7 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 7 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 7 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 7 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 7 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 7 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 7 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 8 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 8 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 8 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 8 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 8 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 9 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 9 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 9 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 9 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 9 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 9 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 9 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 12 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 12 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 12 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 12 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 12 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 12 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 12 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 13 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 13 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 13 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 13 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 13 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 13 days
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