Highlights
Parties launch election campaigns
The presidential election campaigns officially opened this morning. The election is to take place on June 26. Three presidential candidates are Chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) M.Enkhbold, former MP Kh.Battulga from the Democratic Party and former MP S.Ganbaatar from the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party.
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Discussion on draft amendment to Constitution to begin nationwide
Following Parliament's adoption of Resolution on ‘Ensuring sovereignty and participation of the people of Mongolia on Amendment of the Constitution’ on June 2, a press briefing was held by Parliamentary Standing committee on State Structure on June 5, Monday.
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Issues resolved during PM J.Erdenebat’s stay in Russia
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat participated in the St.Petersburg International Economic Forum at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation V.V.Putin on 1-3 June in Saint Peterburg, Russia.  At the opening meeting of the 21st forum held under the theme ‘In search of new balance in the global economy’, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat delivered a speech, the first time that Mongolia expressed its position at the forum. He announced that the door of Mongolia is open to investors, in his speech addressed over 6000 delegates from 66 countries. Prmie Ministers of Mongolia previously used to attend the forum as a guest.
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Tour professionals call for equality in services for both national and int'l travelers
“Ulaanbaatar 2017” national tourism exhibition was held on June 3 and 4 at Sukhbaatar Square. It was organized in an effort to boost domestic tourism. Although officials say it is impossible to count the number of domestic tourists, an unofficial source told us that over 200 thousand Mongolians entered the specially protected areas last year.
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Chinese transit flights through Mongolian airspace to increase gradually
During the International Transport Forum’s 2017 Summit on Governance of Transport, which took place from May 31 to June 02 in Leipzig, Germany, Mongolian Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat met with delegates of the People' Republic of China led by Li Xiaopeng, Minister of Transport.
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Philadelphia Orchestra performs in Ulaanbaatar
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the United States of America, the Philadelphia Orchestra visited Mongolia for the first time, performing its concert on June 9 at the State Philharmonic Hall in Ulaanbaatar.
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B.Altangerel brings Mongolia’s first gold medal from World Powerlifting Championships
Mongolian powerlifter B.Altangerel (120- kg) won a gold medal in the World Championships of Powerlifting by bench-pressing 352.5 kilograms. The championships took place in Lithuania between May 22 and 27, challenging participants in teenage, junior, senior and master’s categories.
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Seoul Street to become a Nightlight Street
A working group of the city administration led by Ts.Sandui, Chairman of Citizens’ Representative Khural of the capital city worked in several areas including 8th Khoroo of Sukhbaatar district, Amar Street and 2nd Khoroo of Bayangol district on June 3, Saturday.
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G.Ganbayar ascends into world-class football tournament
G.Ganbayar, one of the four Mongolian athletes who went to Hungary to study at The Ferenc Puskas Football Academy in 2016, is participating in the 10th “Puskas-Suzuki Cup”, which is taking place between June 2 and 5, as a member of Puskas Akademia FC.
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Ulaanbaatar hosts FIBA 3x3 Challenger 2017
“FIBA 3x3 Ulaanbaatar Challenger” basketball tour, which qualifies two teams for FIBA 3x3 World Tour Utsunomiya Masters, was held on 03-04 June at Sukhbaatar Square. A total of 16 teams competed including from Brazil, Japan, Australia, Spain, Russia, France, Czech, North Korea and 5 teams from Mongolia.
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Helipad being built outside Trauma Center
Officials of the city administration led by Ts.Sandui, Chairman of Citizens’ Representative Khural of the capital city worked at the State Central Third Hospital, National Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Center and Medical center of Songino-Khairkhan district on June 3, Saturday.
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Indian USD 1 billion loan may be spent on infrastructure development of Mongolia
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat met with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during his attendance in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2017 on June 2. The Mongolian PM informed that the Mongolian side is interested in dedicating the USD 1.0 billion soft loan from India to promoting infrastructure development, instead of financing railway projects as agreed previously.
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Parliament passes revised law on referendum
During its plenary session on June 2, Friday, Parliament passed the revised Law on Referendum which was submitted by the Cabinet on May 15.  
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Mongolians to stay visa-free in Singapore for up to 30 days
Governments of Mongolia and Singapore exchanged a note on extending the length of mutual visa-free stay for all passport holders to 30 days.
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First Mongolian satellite launched into space
June 4, Sunday saw the launch of Mongolia’s very first satellite ‘Mazaalai’, made by Mongolians, at Kennedy Space Center, Florida at 5.50AM (Ulaanbaatar time)with SpaceX Falcon9 rocket. The launch was supposed to take place on June 2, but had to be postponed due to weather factor.
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Presidential candidates to launch election campaigns tomorrow
June 6, Tuesday is the launch day of campaigns for the upcoming Presidential election.
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PM discusses railroads, energy and environment cooperation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister
On the sidelines of his participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat held a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich to exchange views on various issues regarding Mongolia-Russia bilateral ties, including energy, environment, infrastructure and agricultural cooperation.
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Deutche Bahn company to support constructions of new railways
Mongolian delegation headed by Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat attends the International Transport Forum’s 2017 Summit on Governance of Transport from May 31 to June 02 in Leipzig, Germany. The delegates are learning from international experiences on transportation governance, paying particular attention to organizing subway project and development of policy on freight distribution.
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Mongolia to host business forum with Eurasian Economic Commission this October
Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat met with Tigran Sureni Sargsyan, the Chairman of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Mr. Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the PM for attending the 21st annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He said that it will help develop cooperation between Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Commission.
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Parliament ratifies IDA financing program of USD 79 million
On June 2, the State Great Khural (parliament) adopted the bill on ratification of the General Program of Financing, signed by the Government of Mongolia, the World Bank and International Development Association (IDA).
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President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 44 minutes
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President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 6 days
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President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 7 days
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Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 7 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 7 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 7 days
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172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 7 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 7 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
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S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 10 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 10 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 10 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 10 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 12 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 12 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 13 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 14 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 14 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 15 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 15 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 16 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 16 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 16 days
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Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 16 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 16 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 17 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 17 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 18 days
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