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Ambassadors attend Business Council of Mongolia monthly meeting
The Business Council of Mongolia’s monthly meeting was held on Monday, April 17 at the Best Western Tuushin with BCM Chairman Byambasaikhan Bayanjargal hosting for an audience of 110 members. Ambassador of the United States of America to Mongolia Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, Ambassador of Canada Ed Jager, Ambassador of Germany Stefan Duppel and Ambassadar of Japan Masato Takaoko were guests of the meeting. 
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Mongolia to enter 3x3 Basketball World University League
Mongolian 3x3 basketball team which claimed a gold medal at the 3rd Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship in Malaysia returned home on April 17. The champions were warmly welcomed by the gathered crowd of family members, friends, basketball fans and representatives of Mongolian National Basketball Association (MNBA) at the Chinggis Khaan international airport.
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Historical photos of democratic revolution on view
On the occasion of the 55th birth anniversary of late S.Zorig (1962-1998) who was a prominent politician and one of the leaders of Mongolia's 1990 democratic revolution, photo exhibition is on display at the National Museum of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar starting April 14. The official opening ceremony will be held on April 20 the birthday of S.Zorig, who was called 'Golden Swallow of Democracy'. 
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Mongolian satellite in orbit MONGOLSAT-1
With the establishment of an agreement with Bermuda-based Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to co-brand 14x27 MHz capacity of its ABS-2A satellite as MONGOLSAT-1, Mongolia now has a satellite in orbit. A launching ceremony was held today, April 19, and a certificate on the co-branding agreement was presented by ABS CEO Thomas Choi to Prime Minister J.Erdenebat who attended the event to give remarks.
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Over 50 schools to be involved in Eco-Schools program
Some 55 schools of 11 aimags and Ulaanbaatar city are to be newly enrolled in 'Eco-Schools' international program network and primary trainings for them are being held.   Eco-Schools Program is an international program aimed at developing nature friendly practices through granting education of green and sustainable development, based on ISO 14001 standards, environmental management system to children, youth and local communities and through increasing their participation.
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Dr. Masataka Watanabe receives Honorary Professor award from NUM
Dr. Masataka Watanabe, the Professor of Chuo University and Chair of Global Adaptation Network was awarded a title of Honorary Professor from the School of Arts and Sciences of the National University of Mongolia for his practical contribution to the Mongolian science, in particular of the NUM. As a global leading scholar in the studies of adaptation of environmental change, Dr. Masataka Watanabe was appointed as the Co-chair of the United Nations Environmental Program’s Asia Pacific Adaptation Network in 2011 and Chair of Global Adaptation Network in 2006.  
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Natural shilajit export banned for 5 years
Export of natural baragshun or shilajit is banned for five years in raw or half processed way, by the order of the Minister of Environment and Tourism. Export ban was realized in 2014, however the ban was lifted in April 2016 and statistics shows that 2335 tons of raw baragshun was exported only in 2016.   Baragshun or shilajit is an organic compound, created through accruement as a result of natural phenomenon change and therefore it takes long time to be recovered.  However some companies are exporting baragshun in raw, causing risks to deplete the resource.
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Mayors of Ulaanbaatar and Tokyo to meet
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Japan, S.Batbold, Governor of Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city is paying an official visit to Tokyo, Japan on April 17-21.        On April 19, today, Mayor S.Batbold will be meeting with Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike to exchange views on bilateral relations between the two cities.
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Neil Sacker: Expenditure on social protection will not be lowered
Yesterday, April 18, President of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) Kh.Amgalanbaatar organized a closed meeting with Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund  in Mongolia Neil Saker to discuss about IMF's Extended Fund Facility program.
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City authorities formulate road master plan
Speaking to residents of several Khoroos of Songino-Khairkhan district during a recent meeting, Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar P.Bayarkhuu stated, “The capital city authorities have planned robust infrastructure development in the frameworks of which several measures are to be taken in the near future”.
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Presidential candidate nomination dates fixed
The nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election will take place on May 2-6, in compliance with the Law of Mongolia on Election which regulates that nomination of presidential candidates will begin 55 days prior to election day and end 5 days prior to the election day.
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Central bank delegates to attend IMF and World Bank spring meeting
Today, April 18, delegates led by Governor of Bank of Mongolia N.Bayarsaikhan left for Washington D.C, US to attend the 2017 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund. 
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Monthly information session by Foreign Ministry takes place
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia held a monthly “Information hour” meeting and gave information about main actions and measures being carried-out in foreign affairs for the media. Kh.Mandakhtsetseg, Director of the Department of Public Diplomacy and Communication informed about an online meeting of Ts.Munkh-Orgil with Mongolia's diplomatic missions abroad and non-government organizations and Mongolian nationals living in other countries. 45 diplomatic missions and 28 NGOs and associations of Mongolian nationals in foreign countries attended the meeting. 
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Mongolia to host World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships
The Mongolian Bodybuilding Fitness Federation (MBFF) will host the 9th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Ulaanbaatar from October 3 to 9, 2017. This is the first time for MBFF to host this event.
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Smart Investment Policies Can Unleash Mongolia’s Livestock Exports
Mongolia’s rich pastoral history, current livestock surplus, and geographic proximity to major markets, offer great potential for the country to become a competitive exporter of quality livestock and livestock-based products. Investor-friendly policies, combined with competiveness policy reforms, can transform the sector, international and Mongolian experts said at a workshop in Mongolia today, April 18. 
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Czech Parliament delegates visit Mongolian Parliament
Czech parliament delegates headed by Zuzka Bebarova-Rujbrova, Member of Parliament, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Petitions and Head of Czech-Mongolian friendship group at the Czech Parliament are visiting Mongolia. Today, April 18, the delegates met with chairwoman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions D.Sarangerel, Chairman of Standing Committee on Justice Sh.Radnaased and others and the parties exchanged information on the activities of the Standing Committees.
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Erdenet Mining Corporation to cooperate with Chile's Codelco
'Erdenet Mining Corporation' the largest copper and molybdenum ore mining and concentration plant of Mongolia will develop cooperation with Codelco Company, the world’s top copper producer of the Republic of Chile. On April 11, General Director of Erdenet Mining Corporation Kh.Badamsuren and President of Codelco Xompany Nelson Pizarro Contador signed a memorandum of cooperation.
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Children of Mongolians living abroad to be registered as Mongolian citizen
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works to resolve the issue of allowing dual citizenship to Mongolian nationals living abroad. “Today, there are some 144500 Mongolian citizens living abroad and the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with relevant ministries on the exact number of the citizens, as the citizens abroad will vote in the upcoming Presidential Election in June.  Concerning the frequently asked request to resolve dual citizenship, the Ministry is working to resolve so that children born from Mongolian parents are registered as a Mongolian citizen, regardless their location of birthplace” said Director of the Consular Department of the Foreign Ministry Ya.Ariunbold.
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President attends first national symposium of citizens’ representatives
Presidential Office and Judicial General Council co-organized the first national symposium of citizen’s representatives in court on April 17, Monday in the State House. The symposium was attended by some 880 individuals consisting of 416 citizens’ representatives from 330 soums of 21 aimags and 9 districts of the capital city, 114 judges, 121 people representing public organizations, representatives of 77 NGOs and 121 representatives of Khoroos of the capital city’s 9 districts who addressed the role of citizens’ representatives in court and challenges in realization of the relevant law, and issued a recommendation on how to improve the present situation.
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31 bird species endure winter in Ulaanbaatar
According to 2016 census, 27 species of 7,583 invidual birds spent the winter in Ulaanbaatar. The number went up to 31 species of 9,494 individuals in 2017. The Environmental Department of the Ulaanbaatar City Administration and the Mongolian Bird Conservation Center involved all kinds of birds in seven districts of the city and that live through the harsh winter of Ulaanbaatar, the coldest capital city in the world.
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 6 hours
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 7 hours
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 9 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 hours
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 10 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 hours
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 hours
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 12 hours
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 12 hours
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 12 hours
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 13 hours
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 13 hours
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 1 day
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 1 day
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 1 day
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 1 day
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 1 day
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 1 day
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 1 day
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 2 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 2 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 2 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 2 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 2 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 2 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 2 days
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 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 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 7 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 7 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 9 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 10 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 10 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 10 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 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 11 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 13 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 14 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 14 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 14 days
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