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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‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 15 hours
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 15 hours
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 15 hours
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 16 hours
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 19 hours
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 19 hours
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 19 hours
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 19 hours
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 20 hours
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 20 hours
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 20 hours
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 1 day
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 1 day
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 1 day
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 1 day
Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation 1 day
Mongolia, Singapore to Elevate Cooperation on Climate Action 1 day
World Bank: ‘East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Decline to 4.3 Percent’ 1 day
Experiencing ‘Beautiful Four Seasons’ Through Art 1 day
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, District Governors Discuss 2026 Budget and Development Projects 1 day
Eight Hundred iPads Hand Over to 28 Secondary Schools 1 day
Mountaineer Zolbookhuu Summits Mount Manaslu 1 day
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders 1 day
Emergency Commission Calls for Budget Approval for Severe Winter Preparation in Western Aimags 1 day
NTORC to Cooperate with University of ‘Tsukuba’ 3 days
Katsuhide Nagayama Awarded 'Outstanding Builder' Honor for Contributions to Mongolia’s Urban Development 3 days
Turnaround Track Installed as Construction Progresses on Ulaanbaatar’s First Urban Cable Car System 3 days
National Committee Agrees to Intensify COP17 Preparation 3 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Improve Performance at FMJD World Championship Women 3 days
Mongolia, Chile Hold Third Political Consultations 3 days
International Delegates Meet in Dalanzadgad Ahead of COP17 3 days
FC Barcelona to Establish Youth Academy in Mongolia 3 days
Young Mongolian Artists Win Bronze at International Circus Festival in China 3 days
Modern Storage Warehouses in Selenge to Add 2,800 Tons of Vegetable Storage Capacity 3 days
Over 550,000 Trees Planted in Green Zone of Kharkhorum City 3 days
Mongolia Projects Budget Surplus, Citing Strong Performance by "Erdenes Tavantolgoi" 4 days
Mongolia and UNCCD to Actively Cooperate in COP17 Organization 4 days
Industrial Output Declines 4 days
CHP Plant No. 5 to Generate 300 MW of Electricity 4 days
MNOC to Expand Cooperation with Special Olympics Committee 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Ambassador Zoljargal Presents Credence to the President of Uruguay 4 days
690,000 Tourists Have Visited Since Beginning of 2025 4 days
Suldkhuu Wins Gold at Khadartsev Brothers Wrestling Cup 2025 4 days
Twelve Mongolian Athletes Selected for Olympic Solidarity Scholarship Program Ahead of LA 2028 4 days
Ceramic Sculptor Sukhburen Becomes UNESCO IAC International Artist Member 4 days
TDB Signs Agreement With Aktif Bank During SIBOS 2025 7 days
Political Consultative Meeting Between Mongolia and Uruguay Held in Montevideo 7 days
Ambassador to Mongolia Present Letter of Credence 7 days
Nationwide Campaign Launched to Care for Planted Trees During Autumn 7 days
Teachers’ Day Marked for the 31st Year Worldwide and the 59th Year in Mongolia 7 days
TDB Signs Framework Agreement with Oddo BHF at SIBOS 2025 7 days
To Introduce E-Audit and Strengthen Human Resources in Cooperation with TİKA 7 days
T. Jambaltseren: ‘International and National Standards Must Be Properly Enforced’ 8 days
Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs 8 days
Writing Culture of the Mongols 8 days
Mongolia, Vietnam to Enrich Cooperation between Legislative Bodies 8 days
1.22 Million Tons of Coal Sold in One Day 8 days
Mongolian Athletes to Wear ‘Goyol Cashmere’ at Opening of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 8 days
Mongolian Government Approves Master Plan for Zamyn-Uud-Erenhot Economic Cooperation Zone 8 days
Yuhan Corporation Joins 'Billions of Trees' National Movement 8 days
Ecosystem Resilience Project Concludes, Adding 1.2 Million Hectares of Protected Land 8 days
National Team Athletes Win 135 Medals at International Competitions This Year 8 days
Vietnam National Assembly First Vice Chairman Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Advanced Newborn Screening Device Detecting 25–30 Metabolic Disorders Handed Over 8 days
Regulation on Providing Assistance and Benefits to Persons with Developmental Challenges 8 days
Mongolia, Japan Hold Second Student Exchange Forum 9 days
President Khurelsukh Visits the Central Military Hospital 9 days
Digital Bridge 2025: Generative Nation Sets a New Technological Agenda 9 days
Timeless Radiance of the Sages’ Luminous Intellect: Towards Attaining Wisdom 9 days
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