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President Khurelsukh: Germany is the First European Country to Establish Strategic Partnership with Mongolia
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a press briefing after their official talks at the State Palace. We present the full transcript of the speech of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.
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Joint Declaration regarding the Strategic Partnership between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on February 7-8, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Hold a Meeting
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on February 7-8, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit
President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with his spouse Elke Büdenbender, arrived in Mongolia for a State Visit on February 7, 2024, at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. 
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President of Mongolia Receives Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa today received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Logvinovich Overchuk.
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Collaborative Efforts with the United Nations to Strengthen Forest Firefighting Capacity
Ulaanbaatar, February 6, 2024 /MONTSAME/. On February 5, 2024, Minister of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Bat-Ulzii and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in Mongolia Matilda Dimovska signed a document to implement the “Strengthening Forest Firefighting Capacity towards Green Recovery in Mongolia” project in collaboration with the UNDP and the Forest Department of the Government Implementing Agency. The program will be funded with MNT one billion and 700 million (equivalent to USD 500,000) within the framework of the grant of the “Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund of China” International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA).
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Ambassador Udval: Mongolia and Germany Enjoy Thriving Relations
At the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the President of  Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a State Visit to Mongolia. In anticipation of the State Visit, MONTSAME, Mongolian National News Agency, interviewed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mr. Udval Luvsanjamts about the history of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. He was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Germany in 1995-1999.
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"President's Scholar – 2100" Scholarship Program for the Third Year
The “President’s Scholar – 2100,” a scholarship program initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, has been successfully implemented for its third consecutive year. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 5, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Summary of events for the week of February 5 – 11, 2024.In Ulaanbaatar:February 7-8: Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a State Visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.February 5: "Green Economy" Government Meeting will be held at "Puma-Imperial" Hotel on the topic of "Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy".February 5: "Internom" will launch a piano book with Mongolian songs for children over 5 years old.February 7: The regular meeting of the Cabinet will be held at the State Palace. February 7: "Mongolia's Mining Industry and Foreign Direct Investment" Discussion will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.February 10: The traditional Mongolian Lunar New Year will be celebrated.The 100th Anniversary Meeting and Tribute Concert for the 'Soyombo' newspaper, which initially reached readers in 1924 under the name 'People's Soldier' and later became known as the 'Red Star' newspaper, will be held at the House of Officers. The "Campaign for Dissemination of Business Ethics" will be organized at the national level by the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Ethics Centre, "Transparency International Mongolia" NGO, and "Rio Tinto".
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Northern Region to be Developed Based on Orkhon, Bulgan, and Khuvsgul Aimags
Regional Development-Mongolian Economic Forum is taking place today for the second day. At the Forum, the drafts on the Regional Development Concept of Mongolia and amendments to relevant laws were presented, and the proposals and suggestions of representatives of the Government, authorities of aimags, and the capital city and related organizations were discussed.
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President Khurelsukh Issues Decree on Honoring and Promoting Morin Khuur
Today, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa issued a Decree on Honoring and Promoting the Morin Khuur, a traditional Mongol Horse-Head Fiddle.
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Regional Development-Mongolian Economic Forum Kicks off
The Regional Development-Mongolian Economic Forum kicked off today in the State House.
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Bat-Ireedui Jantsan: Natsagdorj Dashdorj, a Great Mongolian Writer, was the First Mongolian to Work at the Mongol Studies Center in Germany
A German-Mongolian dictionary written by Natsagdorj Dashdorj, one of the founding fathers of modern Mongolian literature, was found in the Library of the University of Bonn in Germany. MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency interviewed Bat-Ireedui Jantsan, the Director of the Institute of Language and Literature at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, who discovered this dictionary and aims at putting it into academic circulation. 
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on January 31, 2024, the Cabinet made the following decisions:   
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Cooperation in Education as a Lasting Legacy of Mongol-German Friendship
On the eve of the half-a-century anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Germany, it is worth reviewing a centennial anniversary of relations in the education sector. 
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President of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pay State Visit to Mongolia
At the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a State Visit to Mongolia on February 7-8, 2024.
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Aviation Professionals to Be Trained in Beihang University
On January 26, State Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia Batbold Sandagdorj and Vice President of Beihang University of China Zhao Weisheng signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Human Resource Training in the Aviation Industry in Beijing.
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Private Sector Investment Forum Takes Place
The Ministry of Economy and Development and the Asian Development Bank have jointly organized a Private Sector Investment Forum today at the "Shangri-La" hotel.
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Automated Container Terminals to Boost Coal Export
By resolution No. 349 of the Government of Mongolia, an Automated Container Terminal with a capacity to export 10 million tons of coal per year has been constructed on a 66-hectare area at the Gashuunsukhait border port of Umnugobi aimag, with an investment of USD 92 million. 
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of January 29 – February 4, 2024.
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Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 9 hours
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 10 hours
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 11 hours
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 11 hours
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 11 hours
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 11 hours
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 13 hours
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 13 hours
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 15 hours
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 15 hours
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 16 hours
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 16 hours
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 17 hours
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 17 hours
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 17 hours
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 17 hours
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 17 hours
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 17 hours
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 18 hours
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 18 hours
President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1 day
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 1 day
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 1 day
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 1 day
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 1 day
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 1 day
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 1 day
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President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 3 days
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 4 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 4 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 4 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 4 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 4 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 4 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 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 5 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 5 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 5 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 5 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 5 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 5 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 6 days
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 6 days
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 6 days
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 6 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 6 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 6 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 7 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 7 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 7 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 7 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 7 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 8 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 8 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 8 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 8 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 8 days
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