Highlights
New monument erected at Gandan Monastery
Last Thursday saw the inauguration of a new monument at the Gandantegchenling Monastery.
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B.Narantuya wins silver medal in billiard at Universiade
B.Narantuya, an athlete from the “Efes” club, grabbed a silver medal in the women’s 9-ball single match of billiards concluded on Sunday at the Summer Universiade in Taiwan.
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50.8 percent of young people work in service sector
The National Statistical Office presented some interesting figures about Mongolia’s younger generation on August 25, Youth Day which is observed as Youth Day in Mongolia.
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Transit flights increase by 11 percent
Ministry of Road and Transport Development informs, transit flights increased by 11 percent, showing positive impact on the economy.
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Representatives of young people discuss positive life
About 500 representatives of Mongolia’s younger generation convened last Friday, August 25, discussing their issues and promoting positivity.
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PRESIDENT KH.BATTULGA SENDS OFFICIAL LETTER ON RETURNING PROPOSAL
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga has submitted an official letter about turning down a proposal of Prime Minister J.Erdenebat. 
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Uliastai soum of Zavkhan aimag makes bicycle riding a habit
Uliastai soum of Zavkhan aimag has been implementing bicycle program for five months. Every weekend people are used to making a bicycle tour.
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Memory athletes set world record at Asia Open Memory Championships
The 2nd Asia Open Memory Championships 2017 took place in Hong Kong between August 26 and 27. Memory athletes from Mongolian Intellectual Academy brought home 18 medals from the tournament as of August 26.
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Forum on food safety to be organized
At the initiative of the Mongolian President, a national forum themed “Food safety of Mongolia” will be held in September.
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Young artists paint UN House wall with arts around Global Goals
Young Mongolian graffiti artists painted creative arts on UN House boundary wall to raise awareness among general public about the Global Goals. To mark the Mongolian Youth Day, United Nations held a ceremony at the wall to appreciate the contribution of the young artists on August 25.
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L.PUREVSUREN: “MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL AND FRIENDLY COOPERATION WILL BE EXERCISED IN TIES WITH CHINA AND RUSSIA”
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The following is an interview with Mr. L.Purevsuren, the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Mongolia.
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Highway construction in route UB and Khushig Valley under 44.1 per cent complete
32.2 km highway construction work between Ulaanbaatar and Khushig Valleyi, where new international airport under construction, is going in schedule with 44.1 per cent performance.
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FM Ts.Munkh-Orgil visiting Israel
At the invitation of the Government of Israel, Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil is visiting Israel between August 23 and 26. Accordingly, the Foreign Minister met with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange views on two countries’ relations and cooperation on August 24.
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Regional professionals gather in Ulaanbaatar to discuss newborn screening
On August 24-26, Ulaanbaatar is hosting the10th Asia Pacific regional meeting of International society for newborn screening (ISNS) under the theme “Racing to expand newborn screening in the Asia Pacific Region and in Mongolia”. Mongolian Society of newborn screening together with Health Ministry are organizing the meeting. Newborn screening is a public health program of screening in infants shortly after birth for a list of conditions that are treatable, but not clinically evident in the newborn period.
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Ts.Oyunchimeg sets world record in Europe
Senior athlete Ts.Oyunchimeg has won a gold medal in the European Open Championships for Weightlifting, setting the world record. She took part in the women’s +75 kg masters’ category, where 14 athletes competed.
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RAILWAY RENOVATION DISCUSSED
Kh.Battulga, President of Mongolia, received Thursday D.Ganbat, Minister for Road and Transport Development; D.Jigjidnyamaa, Chairman of the Mongolian-Russian “Ulaanbaatar Railway” Joint Venture; B.Erdenebayar, Deputy Director of “Mongolian Railways” State-Owned Company and Head of the Department of Adjustment of Railroad and Maritime Transport Policies. The news was published on the President’s website.
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USD 120 million deal signed for Sainshand wind farm in Mongolia
The Sainshand wind farm in Mongolia, the third privately financed wind farm in the country, will receive a USD 120 million project financing package from a group of international investors and financiers.  
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GSMAF Head meets US General
On Thursday, August 24, Lieutenant-General D.Davaa, Head of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces (GSMAF), met visiting Major General Laurie Hummel, the Adjutant General of the US Alaska National Guard and the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military & Veterans’ Affairs.
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International scholars discuss Mongolian maps and geographical names
Today August 23, an international scientific conference “Mongolian maps and toponymy” opened at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS). The Institute of History and Archeology, MAS, International Association for Mongol Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies of Japan,  and Mongolian Place-Name society are jointly organizing the conference.
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PM receives Chinalco delegation
On August 23, Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat received delegates of Chinalco company, the People’s Republic of China led by the company Vice President Lu Dongliang.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 1 day
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 3 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 3 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 3 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 4 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 4 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 5 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 5 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 5 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 5 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 6 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 6 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 6 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 6 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 6 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 7 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 9 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 9 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 9 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 9 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 9 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 9 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 9 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 9 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 9 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 10 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 10 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 10 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 10 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 10 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 10 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 10 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 10 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 11 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 12 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 12 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 12 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 12 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 12 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 12 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 12 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 12 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 12 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 13 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 13 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 13 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 13 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 13 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 13 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 13 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 13 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 13 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 16 days
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