Highlights
2024 Parliamentary Elections to Take Place in 13 Constituencies
 On December 21, 2023, the State Great Khural approved a Resolution on “Establishing 2024 Electoral Constituencies of the Great Khural of Mongolia and Determining the Number of Seats in a Constituency, Territory, and Center of Constituencies" for the upcoming Parliamentary elections.
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Mongolia and Qatar to Expand Cooperation in Museum Sector
Minister of Culture of Mongolia Nomin Chinbat received  Head of Partnerships and Sponsorships at Qatar Museums Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Thani. The two sides exchanged views on encouraging cooperation between museums of Mongolia and Qatar.
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Mongolia Continues Long-term Cooperation in Conservation
The Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai received Prasanna De Silva, WWF's Regional Director in Asia Pacific, and Jeff Parrish, the Deputy Director of De Neche Conservancy on December 20, 2023.
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The Conservation Trust Fund to Be Established in Mongolia
The Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, and the Bank of Mongolia are organizing a series of meetings to create a financial system to combat climate change. Earlier a discussion was organized on "Creating a climate finance system," and another discussion on "Practical implementation of policy measures taken against climate change" was held on December 19, 2023, at the Bank of Mongolia.
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"Pearson English" Program Successfully Implemented in Schools
The Pearson English program aims to minimize the gap in the quality of education through e-learning platforms. 
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NUM Research Laboratories Introduce Innovative Products
The School of Advanced Studies of the National University of Mongolia (NUM) organized a Face-to-face Forum "Teaching-Research-Industry" on December 18, 2023, at the Center for Teacher and Student Excellence at the NUM.
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Earliest Wooden Saddle Discovered in East Asia
The results of a study of the oldest wooden saddle found not only in Mongolia, but also in the East Asia region were published in the journal Antiquity 
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Implementation of the Gender Equality Law Discussed
The Standing Committee on Social Policy in cooperation with the Standing Committee on Justice of the State Great Khural organized a meeting to discuss the report on the implementation of the Gender Equality Law on December 12, 2023.
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Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and United States Hold 16th Bilateral Consultation
The 16th Consultation Meeting and II Strategic  Dialogue between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the U.S. State Department were held on December 12, 2023, in Washington.  
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Mongolia's Forex Reserves Rise to USD 4.3 Billion
Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia Ch. Khurelbaatar presented the progress of implementation of the Mongolian Government's Resolution No. 362 of October 2022, on Some Measures for Increasing Foreign Exchange (forex) Reserves at the Cabinet meeting. Under the Resolution, comprehensive measures have been implemented to enhance export and transportation processes, establish an automated customs and tax collection system, heighten monitoring capabilities, and introduce a mining products exchange system, achieving certain results. 
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Minister of Finance B. Javkhlan: No Bond Repayment in 2024 and 2025
During its Cabinet regular session on December 13, 2023, Minister of Finance of Mongolia B. Javkhlan announced the successful implementation of debt regulation measures to refinance parts of the Khuraldai and Nomad sovereign bonds repaying in 2024 and 2026, respectively, through new government bonds on the international finance market. 
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E-Trade Readiness Assessment of Mongolia Launched at the UN
Mongolian delegation, led by Permanent Representative H.E. Ms. Gerelmaa Davaasuren participated the UNCTAD’s eWeek under the theme of “Shaping the future of the digital economy” from December 4-8,2023 in Geneva.
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Tax Reform under Discussion
A Meeting to discuss the current situation of the taxation system of Mongolia and the need for reforms took place on December 12, 2023.
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Honey and Cashmere Products Promoted at Wenzhou Imported Consumer Goods Expo
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Japanese Ambassador Presents Letter of Credence
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Igawahara Masaru presented his Letter of Credence to President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on December 12, 2023.  
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Foreign Minister Battsetseg Participating in "Human Rights-75" High-Level Event in Geneva
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the "Human Rights-75" high-level event is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, on December 11-12, 2023. 
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Domestic Harvest for Potatoes and Vegetables Set a Record
In 2023 Mongolia's domestic harvest meet the need for potatoes at 100 percent and for vegetables at 85.0 percent setting a record for vegetable harvesting for the first time in history.
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Mongolian Judge Elected to the International Criminal Court for the First Time
The 22nd session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP22) to the Rome Statute is taking place in New York on 4-14 December 2023. The election of 6 judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the period of 2024-2033 was held on December 5, 2023. A Mongolian candidate, Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Erdenebalsuren Damdin obtained 81 votes from 114 States Parties in the first round of voting. Hence, Erdenebalsuren's election as an ICC judge marks a historic moment for Mongolia, as he becomes the first Mongolian to ever hold this position.
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Ambassador of Canada to Mongolia Sandra Choufani Visits MONTSAME News Agency
Today, December 06, 2023, Sandra Choufani, Ambassador of Canada to Mongolia visited MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency.
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Tax-Benefit-Microsimulation Model “MONTAT” Presented
In 2022, the Government of Mongolia established a working group to develop a methodology for calculating the implementation of the tax reform policy and its effectiveness. 
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Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 1 hour
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 2 hours
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 3 hours
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 3 hours
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 3 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 hours
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 hours
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 hours
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 hours
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 1 day
FEALAC and Mongolia 1 day
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 1 day
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 1 day
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 1 day
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 1 day
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 1 day
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 1 day
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 1 day
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 2 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 2 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 2 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 2 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 2 days
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 5 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 5 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 5 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 5 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 5 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 5 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 5 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 5 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 6 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 6 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 6 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 6 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 6 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 7 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 7 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 7 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 7 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 7 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 7 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 7 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 7 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 7 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 7 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 8 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 8 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 8 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 8 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 8 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 9 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 9 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 9 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 9 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 9 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 9 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 9 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 12 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 12 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 12 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 12 days
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