Highlights
B.Tsogtbat-Ochir: Number of tourists increases during construction and tourist seasons
The Immigration Agency and the MONTSAME agency are cooperating on providing useful information to residents and visitors who are planning to travel or work in Mongolia. The following is an interview with Immigration Officer B.Tsogtbat-Ochir who addresses important issues to help foreign nationals understand Mongolian law and regulations on immigration.
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Government debt amounts to MNT20 trillion, below the threshold
As of the first quarter of this year, the Government debt is around MNT20 trillion, comprised of foreign debt of MNT13 trillion, internal debt of MNT5 trillion and Government guaranteed outstanding loan of MNT1 trillion. At the end of 2016, the Government debt totaled to MNT22 trillion, including foreign debt of MNT12 trillion, domestic debt of MNT6 trillion and Government guaranteed loan of MNT3 trillion. 
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Mongolia-Russia consular consultative meeting takes place
On May 22, the fifteenth consular consultative meeting between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Russia took place in Ulaanbaatar. At the meeting, the sides exchanged views on issues concerning consular affairs and protection of citizens’ rights and other issues of bilateral cooperation. The consular consultation was headed by Ya.Ariunbold, Director of Consular Department of Mongolian Foreign Ministry and N.M.Latipov, Vice Director of Consular Department of Russian Foreign Ministry. 
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Mazaalai miniature satellite to be launched in June
Mongolia’s very first satellite ‘Mazaalai’ will be sent to space with “SpaceX Falcon 9” rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Florida on June 2 at 5:50AM /Ulaanbaatar Time/. Aside from Mongolia, satellites of Japan, Nigeria, Ghana and Bangladesh will be delivered into space on this day. Three young Mongolian students pursuing doctorate degree at the Kyushu Institute of Technology finished building this miniature satellite on January 1, 2017. From determining the satellite’s roles to designing, developing and experimenting the satellite was all done by the students.
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UNECE launches environmental performance review of Mongolia
The Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Mongolia kicked off on 22 May 2017, with a field mission beginning in Ulaanbaatar. Fifteen experts from different countries and the United Nations secretariat will work in Mongolia for 10 days to review the country’s progress in improving environmental policies over the past three decades.
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Two resolutions sponsored by Mongolia adopted by ESCAP 73rd session
The 73rd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) convened from 15 to 19 May 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. Delegations from 45 member-states of the Commission attended the session, which was held under the theme of the “Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Energy” and discussed the issues related to enhancing cooperation on inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development in the region.
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Mongolian team performs historic best in AFC Futsal Championship
The biennial international “2017 AFC U-20 Futsal Championship” is taking place in Bangkok, Thailand between May 16 and 26. Under the head coach Erdene-Ochir Sandagdorj, Mongolian team won against the Chinese team and got qualified for the knockout stage.
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Mongolian and German health ministers pledge cooperation in training physicians
On the sidelines of her attendance in the 70th World Health Assembly, being held in Geneva, Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg met with her German counterpart Hermann Grohe and exchanged opinions on bilateral cooperation.   The dignitaries agreed on resuming annual consultative meetings of health to be hosted by both countries in turns.
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Parking complex to be built at entrance to hiking trail of Bogd Khan Mountain
A complex station of car and bicycle parking, bus stop and taxi stand will be built at the entrance to the hiking trail of the Bogd Khan Mountain, Strictly Prohibited Area (SPA), covering 1.2 ha of land. The Bogd Khan Mountain, lies in the south of Ulaanbaatar city is one of attractive traveling areas for Mongolians as well as foreigners.    There are three main routes of hiking trails to the Bogd Khan Mountain, and the busiest route Zaisan-Dugui Tsagaan-Baruun Shireet is occupied by 4000-5000 people during the weekends and 350-400 cars aggregate at the starting point, blocking the area. 
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Training on statistical data integration ongoing
A two-day training themed ‘Information and Communication Technology statistics and international trends’ is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 22-23.
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Mongolian volleyball team loses to S.Koreans in close game
The final of a section of the East Asian Volleyball Championships was between the teams of Mongolia and South Korea on Monday. The Mongolian team was defeated by 2:3 in a very close match, and was qualified for the semi-final. Mongolia’s first rival in the semi-final will be Japan. In Section A, South Korea is to play against Macao, which Mongolia clean swept by 3:0 in the first match.
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Student soldiers satisfied with theoretical training
Students partaking in the ongoing ‘Student Soldier’ program expressed their satisfaction at the program’s quality and benefits to Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri and Minister of Defense B.Bat-Erdene on May 22, Monday.
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7374 Mongolians to vote for president from abroad
The registration of Mongolians living abroad for the upcoming Presidential election was completed by May 20, reported the General Election Commission (GEC) on May 22, Monday.
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Deputy PM attending 5th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Mongolian delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is attending the  5th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Cancún, Mexico, from 22 to 26 May. The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, as recognized by the UN General Assembly, is the main forum at the global level for strategic advice, coordination, partnership development and the review of progress in the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. It was established in 2006 and is now the world's foremost gathering of stakeholders committed to reducing disaster risk and building the resilience of communities and nations. Over 5000 representatives of governments, international organizations and civil society including some prime ministers, member of parliaments, and UN high ranking officials are attending the conference.  
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Salary loan interest lowered for doctors and teachers
Doctors and teachers of state-owned medical institutions, schools and kindergartens now can get salary loan with 18 per cent interest rate and without additional fee, while general salary loan interest amounts to 21-23 per cent. 
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Mongolian delegates offer to host Open Government Partnership Forum at home
Mongolian and Sri Lankan officials have exchanged views on actions being taken in frames of the Open Government Partnership, during the visit of a Mongolian delegation, led by the head of Cabinet Secretariat, Mr J.Munkhbat, to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. On the sidelines of the visit, the Mongolian delegation met with the authorities of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agency of Information and Communication Technology, and representatives of civil societies.
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First heart transplant performed on animal
A surgical team of the First State Central Hospital, led by Academician N.Baasanjav performed the first experimental heart transplant on an animal on May 19. The hospital is implementing a program to introduce high technology of organ and cell transplantation and this kind of experimental surgeries will be carried on further.
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Children’s writer J.Dashdondog nominated for Hans Christian Anderson Award
State Prize Laureate and State Honored Cultural Figure, children’s writer Jamba Dashdondog was included in the 33 nominations of 33 countries for the “Hans Christian Anderson Award” (HCAA), which is dubbed as "Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature”. J.Dashdondog is nominated for this internationally respected award for the second time. From his works, “Gurvan maral” (The three fallow deers), “Ger” (Home), “Yesogchin”, “Khar shuvuunii tsagaan tuukh” (White tale of a black bird) and “Uuduu haysan chuluu” (Karma) are nominated in the HCAA 2018.
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Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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First Cinema Awards, the Oscars of Mongolian cinema hosted
The first Cinema Awards ceremony to award the best works in Mongolian cinema was co-organized by Arts Council of Mongolia and IMAX Cinema on May 19, Friday at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center.
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A. Baasansuren: 'Wool and Cashmere Art Creates Warm Ambience and Positive Energy at Home' 2 hours
Mongolia, Uzbekistan Explore Cooperation in Supporting Women 3 hours
Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Awarded USD 1 Million in WEIDE Grant 4 hours
PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 4 hours
PM Zandanshatar Appreciates 30 Years of KOICA’s Cooperation 4 hours
Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 4 hours
New Zealand House of Representatives Speaker to Visit Mongolia 5 hours
AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 5 hours
Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 21 hours
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 22 hours
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 22 hours
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 22 hours
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 1 day
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 1 day
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 1 day
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 1 day
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 1 day
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 1 day
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 1 day
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 1 day
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 1 day
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 4 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 4 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 4 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 4 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 4 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 4 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 4 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 5 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 5 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 5 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 5 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 5 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 5 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 6 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 6 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 6 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 6 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 6 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 6 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 6 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 6 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 6 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 7 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 7 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 7 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 7 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 7 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 7 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 7 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 7 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 7 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 7 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 8 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 8 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 8 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 11 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 11 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 11 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 11 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 11 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 11 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 11 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 11 days
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