Highlights
International choir festival euphoniously parades in Ulaanbaatar
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the origination of choral songs in Mongolia, “Ulaanbaatar Spring 2017” international choir festival is taking place between May 10 and 12 in Ulaanbaatar. Over thousand singers of 24 bands, including the artists of Mongolian professional music organizations such as State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, Mongolian Military Song and Dance Academic Ensemble, Border Song and Dance Academic Ensemble, Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture and Music and Dance College of Mongolia, along with student choirs of P.I. Tchaikovsky College of Arts and artists from Inner Mongolia, China and Republic of Korea are participating in the festival.
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High tech pavement binder to be applied in road repair
'Smart Ulaanbaatar' sub-commission has decided to use high tech pavement binders or Nano Bitumen for repairing roads of the capital. Nano bitumen has several advantages, such as highly viscous to all kinds of materials, applicable in any weather conditions, particularly extreme conditions and easy to use.   High tech pavement binders is 50-60 per cent cheaper than traditional technology and help to take shorter time in repair works and allows traffic movement as soon as the repair is completed.
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Comprehensively-utilized rest-stops to be built in Terelj
Ministry of Environment and Tourism have come up with an initiative to build an international-standard resort at the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, in the scope of an objective to “promote environmentally friendly parking areas and service centers adjacent to main tourist attractions”.
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Yalta conference monument inaugurated in Mongolia
On the occasion of the 72th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War which is marked on May 9, a monument dedicated to the Yalta Conference of February, 1945 was inaugurated at Ikh Zasag International University.
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Justice Minister S.Byambatsogt meets Minister of Public Security of China
During his working visit to People's Republic of China, MP S.Byambatsogt, Minister of Justice and Home Affairs met with Guo Shengkun, Minister of Public Security of China on May 9 and signed the action program of cooperation between the Ministries. The program, which covers the period 2017-2022, creates an opportunity to develop legal environments required for initiating cooperation in law enforcement sector and establish transboundary anti-crime ties.
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Prime Minister to visit China and attend Belt and Road Summit
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/  On May 12 to 15, upon the invitation of Xi Jinping, the President of China,  Prime Minister J.Erdenebat will attend “Belt and Road” summit  in Beijing and pay a visit to China at the invitation of Li Keqiang, current Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.  
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Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister wraps his visit to Mongolia
“Turkey can share its experience on infrastructure development with Mongolia. There could also be mutual interests in cooperation in mining sector. The two countries must work together in agriculture and tourism. Especially, flight frequency is increased between Turkey and Mongolia will open a big door for European tourists”, said Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey as he concluded his working visit to Mongolia on May 9, Tuesday.
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Mongolia and Mexico sign document for cultural and humanitarian cooperation
On May 3, B.Altangerel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United Mexican States and Dr. Martha Navarro-Albo, Director General for Scientific and Technical Cooperation of the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation signed an intergovernmental program between Mongolia and Mexico on cooperation in the fields of education, art, culture, physical training, sports and youth development in 2017-2020.
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UN ESCAP projects 2 percent economic growth for Mongolia in 2017
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has released the 2017 Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific which was launched on May 9, Tuesday at UN House, Ulaanbaatar.
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Professional boxer N.Tugstsogt receives State Champion title
"King-Tug" nicknamed N.Tugstsogt has recently claimed another win against his rival and has been presented with the first championship belt. With his five consecutive wins, N.Tugstsogt received a title of ‘State Champion' and has not lost yet on the professional boxing ring.
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Mongol Daguur specially protected area may be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
2017 meeting of a working group of the Dauria International Protected Area (DIPA) was held on May 4-5 in Choibalsan city of Dornod aimag, where the Mongol Daguur or Dauria the steppe and wetland region of Mongolia is located. 
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Mongolian team wins third place in Asian Draughts Championship
Asian Draughts Championship 2017 took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between April 15 and 28. From among the players of over 10 countries such as China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Japan, Turkmenistan and Lebanon, Mongolians won 34 medals which consists of 13 gold, 13 silver and 8 bronze medals.
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World War II heroes honored on the occasion of Victory Day
Today, May 09, ceremonies to pay respect to the heroes of the war were held at the Monument of Soviet Soldiers on the Zaisan Hill and the Monument of Marshal of the Soviet Union G.K.Zhukov in Ulaanbaatar, dedicated to the 72th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.  Representatives from the Ministry of Defense, General Staff of the Armed Forces and Embassies of Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan in Mongolia and Mongolian and Russian citizens took part in the ceremonies.
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Mongolia-Vietnam Business Meeting takes place
In scope of the official visit of Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia, a Mongolia-Vietnam Business Meeting was co-organized by the Embassy of Vietnam, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mongolian Employers’ Federation today, May 9 at Tuushin Hotel.
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Mountaineer D.Otgonkhuu wins Red Fox Elbrus Race
Mongolian mountaineer D.Otgonkhuu gained a gold medal from the international Red Fox Elbrus Race 2017, by mountain running to the top of the Mount Elbrus /5642 meters/ for 2 hours, 59 minutes and 13 seconds. The annual international race was held on the Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, from May 1 to 5.
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Mongolia and Turkey to cooperate on transport development
On May 09, today, B.Tsogtgerel, Deputy Minister of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia received Ahmet Yildiz, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and Ahmet Yazal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia. 
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Summer Universiade invites E.Munkhbilegt as referee
One of the first-rate table tennis referees in Mongolia E.Munkhbilegt was invited to act as a referee in the XXIX Summer Universiade, which is scheduled to take place in Taipei city in Taiwan between August 19 and 30, 2017.
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Justice Minister paying working visit to China
Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt is paying a working visit to the People’s Republic of China on May 8-12. Within the visit, an action plan of cooperation in 2017-2021 between the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia and Ministry of Public Security of China was signed.
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Four boxers win medals at Asian Championship
International Masters of Sports G.Gan-Erdene and B.Chinzorig made the final fight for gold in their respective weights yesterday, May 8, at the Asian Boxing Championships. They both claimed silver medals.
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Red-listed tree planted in Dundgobi province
A very rare 'tooroi tree' registered in the Red Book of Mongolia have been planted in Dundgobi aimag for the first time, with an initiative of NAB Group director B.Amarsanaa. Though tooroi, one of the species of populous tree is a Gobi desert plant, it does not grow in Dundgobi aimag.  “- We planted 60 tooroi trees. The tree needs a lot of watering. If these trees accustom to soil and grows well, we will plant more next year” said Mr.B.Amarsanaa. The trees will grow edging foothill of the Bor Ovoo Hill, in a park of Mandalgobi city. The tree seedlings were brought from the Alxa League (Alshaa aimag) of Inner Mongolia, autonomous region of PRC, where a forest of tooroi grows, attracting hundreds of tourists.
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Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 11 hours
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 11 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 hours
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 14 hours
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 14 hours
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 16 hours
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 16 hours
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 16 hours
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 18 hours
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 18 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 1 day
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 1 day
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 1 day
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 1 day
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 1 day
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 1 day
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 1 day
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 1 day
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 3 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 3 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 6 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 6 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 7 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 7 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 8 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 8 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 8 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 9 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 9 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 9 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 9 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 9 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 10 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 10 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 10 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 10 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 12 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 13 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 13 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 13 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 13 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 13 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 13 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 13 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 13 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 13 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 13 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 13 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 14 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 14 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 14 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 14 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 14 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 14 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 14 days
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