Highlights
Japanese Specialists Lead Cybersecurity Training
The Ministry of Digital Development and Communications of Mongolia, Cybersecurity Council Secretariat, JICA Representative Office in Mongolia, and GMO Internet Group jointly conducted a “Cybersecurity Specialists Training” course on February 29, 2024.
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Access to Healthcare Services for Herders and Citizens to be Improved
Ulaanbaatar, February 29, 2024 /MONTSAME/. At the regular session of the Cabinet on February 28, 2024, Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia and Head of the State Emergency Commission, presented about the spring conditions and the measures being taken by the emergency groups.Minister of Health Chinzorig Sodnom was instructed to increase access to healthcare services for herders and citizens, support immunity, and organize measures to prevent possible diseases. In connection with the large number of animal carcasses generated due to dzud, the Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry was tasked with organizing the large-scale elimination of animal carcasses, controlling the foci of infection of highly infectious animal pox and cattle plague, taking necessary measures to reduce and prevent the spread, and quickly organizing the stockpiling of vaccines, injections, and medicines, delivering them to local communities, and conducting vaccinations.
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Copper and Molybdenum Concentrate to be Traded through Mineral Commodities Exchange
At its regular session on February 28, 2024, the Government adopted a resolution to add copper and molybdenum commodities to the List of Commodities to be Traded through the Mineral Commodities Exchange. 
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Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan to Cooperate in Supporting Fintech Companies
Ulaanbaatar, February 28, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) of Mongolia has signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic on February 27, 2024.According to Bayarsaikhan Dembereldash, Chair of the Financial Regulatory Commission, this agreement will involve cooperation to support Kyrgyz fintech companies and exchange information on cross-border financial operations. The Signing Ceremony, attended by Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Japarov, and other officials, took place at the Kyrgyz Republic Government Building.
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Mongolian Swimmers Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships
The 11th Asian Age Group Championships are currently underway in the Philippines, from February 26 to March 9, 2024. Among the 21 athletes representing Mongolia in the Championships, two swimmers claimed bronze medals on February 27, 2024.
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Speakers of Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan Hold Official Talks
At the invitation of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurlanbek Shakiev, Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav is paying an Official Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on February 27-29, 2024.
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Speaker of Parliament Zandanshatar on Official Visit to Kyrgyzstan
At the invitation of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurlanbek Shakiev, Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav is paying an Official Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on February 27-29, 2024.
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Batkhuu Erdenechuluun: I Strive to Give the Feeling of Beautiful Nature of Mongolia through Photography
The reporter of MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency in Arkhangai aimag interviewed photographer Batkhuu Erdenechuluun. Born and raised in Arkhangai aimag, Batkhuu's ability to imbue his photographs with a sense of emotion and storytelling sets him apart from others. 
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Mongolia and the US Sign Memorandum of Labor Cooperation
To protect the labor rights of employees in Mongolia's mining sector and other industrial sectors, ensure occupational safety and hygiene, prevent industrial accidents and acute poisoning, strengthen social protection, and improve economic cooperation between the two countries, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Mongolia and the US Department of Labor have established a Memorandum of Labor Cooperation.  
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Young Asian Politicians Convene in Mongolia to Discuss Global Challenges
The 7th Meeting of the ICAPP Youth Wing was successfully held at the State Palace, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on February 24, 2023. The Meeting brought together young, aspiring politicians from 17 parties of 12 countries. They discussed challenges and issues facing their home countries and regions, forging a shared perspective and promoting peace and prosperity.
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This Week in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 26, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Summary of events for the week of February 26 – March 3, 2024.In Ulaanbaatar:February 26 at 11:00 a.m.: At the National Emergency Management Agency: the State Emergency Commission of Mongolia, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry will make a Joint Statement.February 26: "I'm a Mongol Child" festival of Khan-Uul district will be held at school No. 163 of "Buyant-Ukhaa".February 26-28: Mongolian Stock Exchange will hold a training meeting for citizens and the general public to provide basic knowledge on the securities market. February 27: Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organize a discussion on "Implementation of the Law on Permits and its Effects" in collaboration with the Cabinet Secretariat of Government of Mongolia, the Ministry of Economy and Development, and the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs.
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Mongolian Premier Assures Special Focus on Herders' Welfare Post-Dzud
Ulaanbaatar, February 22, 2024 /MONTSAME/. As per the Government's decision, emergency groups, headed by Ministers, have been established to provide assistance to aimags facing dzud. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai visited Khangai soum of Arkhangai aimag on February 22, 2024, to assess the risks facing herders in the upcoming summer and familiarize himself with the winter and spring challenges they currently endure. During his visit, the Prime Minister engaged with Arkhangai herders, expressing solidarity while assuring them of government support. He discussed potential solutions with the herders for addressing their issues, including the recent continuous snowfall causing road closures, hindering fodder collection, and medical access. The herders suggested that herding families grow green fodder for their own needs, facilitating the assignment of students and young professionals in veterinary and zootechnical fields to local communities, and exploring the possibility of establishing yak milk, dairy products, and weaving factories in the region, which is renowned for its Mongolian yak population.
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Banks Agree to Postpone Loan Repayment of Herders until June
Today the Deputy Prime Minister has met with officials of the central bank and commercial banks to discuss the possibility of postponing the loan repayment and reached an agreement.
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Contortionist Oyun-Erdene of Cirque du Soleil Sets Guinness World Record
Ulaanbaatar, February 21, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Oyun-Erdene Senge, an actress of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil and Mongolian contortionist, broke the Guinness record by performing the most contortion roll push-ups in 30 seconds, beating the previous record of 21 with her total of 24. Actress Oyun-Erdene Senge has been practicing contortion since she was 6 years old and has been working in Cirque du Soleil for more than 20 years. Meanwhile, the acrobat of Cirque du Soleil, Lucie Colebeck, broke the Guinness record by performing the most back handsprings on a trampoline in 30 seconds.
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This Winter Mongolia Experiences the Heaviest Snowfall for the Last 50 Years
This winter holds the record for the most snow in Mongolia since 1975, having 9.6 mm of snowfall or 1.6 times more than the long-term average.
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Illegally Exported Dinosaur Fossils Returned to Mongolia
Sixteen dinosaur fossils, representing six distinct types and considered significant Mongolian cultural heritage, were repatriated to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on February 16, 2024. The handover to the relevant organizations occurred under the guidelines of the Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Notably, the collection includes a fossil of the "Alioramus" dinosaur, a member of the Tyrannosauridae family found exclusively within Mongolian territory.
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Transportation of Hay and Feed for Livestock Starts to Aimags and Soums Experiencing Harsh Wintering
Due to continued heavy snowfalls and storms in recent days, the wintering situation has worsened almost throughout the country. Today, the transportation of hay and feed for the herders to the countryside starts.  The Government decided to distribute 20 thousand tons of hay and feed from the State and Aimag’ Reserve Fund free of charge to aimags and soums which experiencing heavy wintering.
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Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi
On the sidelines of the 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany, Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and Director of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee Foreign Affairs Commission Office Wang Yi on February 17, 2024.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh Meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Ulaanbaatar, February 19, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the 60th Munich Security Conference on February 16, 2024. At the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the strengthened relations and cooperation between Mongolia and the United States, reaching the level of a "Strategic Third Neighborhood Partnership" as a result of the Official Visit of Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai to the United States in August 2023.
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This Week in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 19, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Summary of events for the week of February 19-25, 2024.In Ulaanbaatar:February 19: National Statistics Office will present the main social and economic indicators of Mongolia for January 2024.February 19: A press conference was announced about the start of the 2024 entrance exams at the Education Evaluation Center. Phone: 9592-2585.February 19: Information will be given on the topic "Let's get MNT 13.5 billion for the Merculedix vaccine for Hepatitis D and live a healthy life together." February 19: Joint Exhibition "Turning Connection" by Honored Cultural Worker of Mongolia, Artist Ts. Enkhjargal, and Foremost Cultural Worker, Artist U. Battsooj, a member of the Union of Mongolian Artists, will open at the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum.
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President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 5 hours
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 11 hours
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 11 hours
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 12 hours
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 15 hours
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 16 hours
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 17 hours
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 17 hours
This Week in Mongolia 18 hours
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 19 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 1 day
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 3 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 3 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 3 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 3 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 4 days
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 4 days
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 4 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 4 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 4 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 4 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 4 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 4 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 5 days
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 5 days
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 5 days
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 5 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 5 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 5 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 6 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 6 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 6 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 6 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 7 days
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 7 days
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 7 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 7 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 7 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 7 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 7 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 7 days
State Lion Batmagnai Wins ‘Chinggis Khaan’ Cup 8 days
‘Script of the Eternal Sky 2025’ 14th Exhibition Opens 8 days
Young Talent Shines at the National Adult Chess Championships of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 8 days
Mongolian Artist Crowned Winner of ‘Silk Way Star’ Song Competition 8 days
Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 8 days
Mongolia Presents UNESCO Recognized Heritage 8 days
GDP per Worker Reaches MNT 6.2 Million 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia, Russia Sign MoU to Deepen Financial Cooperation 8 days
PM Zandanshatar Orders Deployment of Additional Resident Doctors 8 days
Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 9 days
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 10 days
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 11 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 11 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 11 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 11 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 11 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 12 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 12 days
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