Highlights
E-Kids Application to Enable Parents to Track Their Kids
E-Mongolia electronic platform for public services will have a child protection system e-kids as a free application to track kids and receive calls. The e-kids child protection system to be launched next week will enable parents to track their child's location and receive calls for help not using internet data to access the system. A call for the free use of E-Mongolia’s e-kids system has been supported by the Minister of Digital Development and Communications Uchral Nyam-Ochir and mobile operators including Mobicom, Unitel, Skytel, G-Mobile and Ondo.
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President Khurelsukh Arrives in France for a State Visit
The President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa with his spouse Bolortsetseg Luvsandorj arrived in France for a State Visit on October 10, 2023, at the invitation of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron. 
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President of Mongolia Heads to France for a State Visit
At the invitation of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the French Republic on October 10-14, 2023. 
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Mining Week-2023 Highlights Transparent and Responsible Mining
"Mining Week-2023", a conference to share the latest news and information on the mining industry, which is a pillar of Mongolia's economy is taking place on October 9-13.The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry and the Mongolian National Mining Association are jointly organizing this year's conference. The conference aims to attract investment, provide investors with government policy and legal reforms of the industry, present new projects, market trends, and the investment environment, openly discuss and seek solutions for the issues facing the industry, and to outlook future development.
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Tree Planting on the 75th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between Mongolia and the DPRK
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as well as the 35th anniversary of the visit of North Korean Leader Kim Il Sung to Mongolia on 6th this October, the Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea jointly planted a tree near a high school in Altanbulag soum, Tuv aimag. 
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Mongolian-German Education Cooperation to Be in Focus in 2024
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Helmut Rudolf Kulitz.
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Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan Presents Copy of Letter of Credence
On October 2, 2023, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan B. Bayarsaikhan presented a copy of her Letter of Credence to Okano Masataka, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events on October 9-15:
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Two Ministers Newly Appointed
Yesterday, Member of Parliament Delgersaikhan Borkhuu was appointed as a Cabinet Member and Chair of the National Committee on the Reduction of Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar and Member of Parliament Enkhbayar Battumur as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs, getting approval from the State Great Khural.
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ADB Approves USD 100 Million Loan to Strengthen Mongolia’s Fiscal, Financial, and Economic Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD100 million loan to strengthen Mongolia’s fiscal, financial, and economic resilience. The program supports tax revenue growth through structural improvements in domestic tax administration and increased alignment with international tax treaties around profit shifting and the automatic exchange of information.
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Chinzorig Crowned Champion at Asian Games Hangzhou
Bronze Medalist of the World Championships and Honored Athlete of Mongolia, B. Chinzorig, took home the gold in the men's 57-63.5 kg weight class of the boxing competition at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. 
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Final Stage Contract of Oil Refinery Plant Signed
The construction of the first Oil Refinery Plant of Mongolia with a capacity to process 1.5 million tons of crude oil per year is progressing in Altanshireet soum of Dornogobi aimag. The project is financed by a USD 1.2 billion soft loan from the Government of India. 
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Farmers Benefiting from Government Policy Support
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa has made a working trip to Selenge Orkhon and Bulgan aimags to get acquainted with the harvesting process and food producers operations.
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State Great Khural Opens its Autumn Session
The regular autumn session of the State Great Khural commenced today. The opening ceremony was attended by the heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Mongolia and heads of Government agencies appointed by the State Great Khural.
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events on October 2-8, 2023
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Boosting Tourism While Conserving Nature
Lake Khuvsgul is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia by volume and second largest by area. Being the most pristine with high water clarity (Secchi depths > 18 m are common) the Lake Khuvsgul is one of the most important in the world and the most significant drinking water reserve of Mongolia, containing 70 percent of the country’s fresh water and 1 percent of all fresh water in the world. A vast expanse of stunning snow-capped mountains and forests surrounding Khuvsgul Lake attracts people, making the area one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mongolia.
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U.S. Government Hosts Forum to Advance Mongolia’s Food Security
Thursday, September 28- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Development Solutions NGO, through its Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) project, organized a forum to enhance Mongolia's food security.  Focused on “Exploring New Financing Avenues for Agriculture,” the forum gathered strategic perspectives as representatives from the government, private sector, and donor organizations discussed challenges and opportunities on innovative solutions and financing approaches in the country.
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Government of Germany to Provide EUR 78 Million Funding
Intergovernmental negotiations on development cooperation between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany were held yesterday in Ulaanbaatar.
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Amarsaikhan Honored with Pinnacle Career Achievement Award
Mongolian writer, actor, director, and producer Amarsaikhan Baljinnyam was awarded the Pinnacle Career Achievement Award at the Asian Pop-Up Cinema: Season 17 in Chicago on September 28, 2023, for his outstanding and enduring work in more than 20 films and the Netflix original series Marco Polo.  
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Mongolia Becomes First Country in Asia for Complete Implementation of FATF Recommendations
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that Mongolia has fully complied with a total of 40 recommendations issued by the organization. As per this result, Mongolia is the first country in Asia.
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 19 minutes
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 2 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 3 hours
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 3 hours
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 6 hours
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 8 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 23 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 24 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 1 day
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 1 day
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 1 day
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 1 day
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 2 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 2 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 2 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 2 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 2 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 2 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 2 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 2 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 3 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 5 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 5 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 5 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 5 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 6 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 6 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 6 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 6 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 6 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 7 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 7 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 8 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 8 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 8 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 9 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 9 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 9 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 9 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 9 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 9 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 9 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 9 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 12 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 12 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 12 days
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