Highlights
Two-time world champion wrestler S.Battsetseg wins Asian Championships 2017
Soronzonboldyn Battsetseg, two-time World Wrestling Champion, Olympic Bronze medalist, won a gold medal of the 2017 Senior Asian Free style Wrestling Championship for the first time. The event is taking place from May 10 to 14 in New Delhi, India.
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Criminal Code amendments approved
The parliament approved amendments to the Criminal Code with the support of 76.9 per cent during today’s plenary session, The Government submitted the bill on December 23, 2016. The new Criminal Code has reduced a number of criminal sanctions and sentencing provisions to 30, while it was over 80.
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Minister of Mining meets new CEO of Oyu Tolgoi
On May 10, Ts.Dashdorj, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia received newly-appointed CEO of Oyu Tolgoi LLC Armando Torres. After giving information about the ongoing and future works and actions of the Oyu Tolgoi LLC, CEO Armando Torres introduced that the Oyu Tolgoi Company is working to support national suppliers, improve their communications of those domestic suppliers, simplify procurement activities and on issues on how to establish promote manufacturing. 
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Ambassador G.Battungalag presents her diplomatic credentials
On May 10, G.Battungalag, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Austria presented her diplomatic credentials to Alexander Van der Bellen, President of the Republic Austria. 
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Innovation development policy and strategy discussed
National Forum on Innovation was held on May 10 at the State House. The event is a part of  Mongolian Innovation Week-2017, which is being been organized by The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ulaanbaatar City Department of Industry and Innovation, Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology and the Mongolia University of Science and Technology on May 8 to 14.
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Development Road Program backed
On May 10, the cabinet approved the Development Road Program, which will aim at intensifying the developments in sectors of road, transport, energy, communication, mining, industry and tourism, connecting Mongolia with other countries by better infrastructure, eliminating trade barriers and reducing transport costs of goods.
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IDA funding programme to be submitted for immediate discussion
General Funding Program, signed by the Government of Mongolia, World Bank and the International Development Association, was discussed by the cabinet on May 10. If backed by parliament, IDA will open line of soft-term credit of USD 79 million, which was allotted for Mongolia for 2015-2017.
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Investment management company to be established
During its regular meeting on May 10, Wednesday, the Cabinet assigned Chairman of Board of Development Bank to establish and adopt the regulations for a subsidiary under the bank, designated to generate investment funds which will finance projects augmenting economic growth.
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Agreement on Indian government loan to be submitted for immediate parliamentary discussion
The cabinet discussed the bill of ratification of General Agreement on Credit Line of USD 1.0 billion between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of India, and resolved to recommend the parliament to run immediate discussion on this matter.
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Major tourist attractions to be refined
During the Cabinet’s regular meeting on May 10, Wednesday, Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Oyunkhorol reported on the crucial necessity to ensure safety and hospitality for travelers in protected areas, and facilitate better emergency management in times of possible hazards.
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Cabinet approves revised law on public opinion polling
During its regular meeting on May 10, Wednesday, the Cabinet discussed and approved a draft revision to Law on Public Opinion Polling. The draft bill will be submitted to Parliament, reflecting the suggestions made by Cabinet members.
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Cabinet approves draft agreements on infrastructure development
During its regular meeting on May 10, Wednesday, the Cabinet discussed and approved draft special loan agreements on projects ‘Construction of steel-concrete bridges on Tuul River in Bayanzurkh and Sonsgolon’ and ‘Construction of Ulaanbaatar-Mandalgobi electricity transmission network and electrical substation’ to be established by the Ministry of Finance and Chinese Export-Import Bank.
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Justice Minister visits Inner Mongolia
Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt has paid a visit to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of People’s Republic of China. The Minister visited the Headquarter of Public Security Department in Hohhot city, its General office of Network Security, General Office of Science and Technique Information and Customs Office of Police Department of Hohhot city. 
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MCC compact under preparation for approval in 2018
A delegation from the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) visited Mongolia on May 08-09 and discussed with Mongolian relevant officials on progress in developing an MCC compact with the government of Mongolia to prepare for approval in 2018. During their visit, the U.S. delegation led by Fatema Z. Sumar, Regional Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America, met with senior Mongolian government officials – including Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Oyunkhorol, Deputy Minister of Finance Kh.Bulgantuya, and Ulaanbaatar City Mayor S. Batbold. 
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National disaster risk reduction council to be established
Policy discussion under the theme ‘Reform of Disaster Risk Management System of Mongolia’ took place under the auspices of the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia in the State House on May 9. In his speech at the discussion, Deputy  PM U.Khurelsukh pointed out that “In accordance with the revised law on disaster protection, today's event is aimed at renovating disaster risk management system and discussing relevant issues at a policy level”. "Our primary goal is to pay attention to ensure sustainable development of Mongolia by preventing any disasters and accidents, eliminating possible damages and loss based on the UN recommendations". 
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Asian Bio-Safety Committee convenes in Ulaanbaatar
The Second Consultative Meeting of the Asian countries’ unofficial committee on “Forwarding Biological Safety Mechanism” is taking place in Ulaanbaatar on May 10-12. The meeting is jointly organized by the Government of Mongolia and the Secretariat of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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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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World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 hour
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 2 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 14 hours
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 23 hours
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 1 day
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 1 day
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 1 day
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 1 day
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 2 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 2 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 3 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 3 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 3 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 3 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 3 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 3 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 4 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 4 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 4 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 4 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 4 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 5 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 7 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 7 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 7 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 7 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 7 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 7 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 7 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 8 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 8 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" 8 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 8 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 8 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 8 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 9 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 9 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 9 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 9 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 9 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 9 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 10 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 10 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 10 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 10 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 11 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 11 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 11 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 11 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 11 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 11 days
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