Highlights
MFA Open Day brings a multi-cultural atmosphere to central square
“Having established diplomatic relations with 186 countries around the world and joined 58 international organizations, Mongolia has become a respected member of the international community”, remarked Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil as he gave a speech at the Open Day of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, May 30.
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Russian Minister of Internal Affairs to visit Mongolia
Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, General of the Police V.A.Kolokoltsev is to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia S.Byambatsogt. 
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Sand Festival 2017 to take place in Gobi-Altai aimag in July
Sand Festival-2017 cultural event will take place on July 24-25 at the Ereen Lake tourist camp in Gobi-Altai aimag, Mongolia. During the festival, various cultural events, an exhibition of 'Made in Mongolia' products products for tourists, and sport competitions, sand volleyball, relay race to mountain top, sandboarding, sand sumo wrestling, polo match, anklebone shooting, children’s wrestling, and colt racing will be held. 
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10 thousand children to be gifted free milk on Children’s Day
As the UN Food and Agriculture Organization marks the 17th World Milk Day on June 1, Mongolia is to celebrate the day for the second time under the slogan ‘Let’s bless the future with milk’ this Thursday, Children’s Day.
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Speaker M.Enkhbold meets delegates from Thailand
On May 29, Monday, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received delegates of Thailand led by Kosol Petchsuwan, President of Mongolia-Thailand Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of National Legislative Assembly of Thailand.
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Prime Minister presents government's actions in light industry
During the Parliament’s plenary session held on May 26, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat presented the Government’s activities towards developing light industry.  According to PM J.Erdenebat, the economic growth has shown increases in the first quarter of 2017. The major products in the sector, namely cashmere, wool, leather, textiles, wood and carpentry products constitute 60 percent of the total output of the industry. As of 2016, around 2 thousand factories were operating in this field, providing workplace for 48.8 thousand people.  
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Final stage of project on mother and child’s health launched
"Innovation in maternal and newborn health services, Mongolia: from pilot to Institutionalization”, the exit phase of the Telemedicine project was launched today, May 29. The project has been under realization since 2007 with support of UN Population Fund and the Government of Luxembourg.
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National currency rate strengthened amid foreign exchange reserves increase
Mongolian national currency rate against US dollar has been tightened in the last several days. According to the Bank of Mongolia, today, May 29, buy rate of one USD equals to MNT2395, and sell rate equals to MNT2406.50 on the interbank foreign exchange platform.  A few days ago, for example on May 25, buy rate was MNT2405 and sell rate was MNT2411.
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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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First ever project to target financial consumer protection underway
The Asian Development Bank established a memorandum of understanding with Bank of Mongolia on realizing financial consumer protection sub-component of Supporting Financial sector development and stability of Mongolia project. Within the project, a study on financial consumer protection was carried-out and a recommendation was released. 
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Program for Herders’ pre-school children wraps up
Save the Children Mongolia and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports have successfully implemented a project that helps herders’ children make a good start to their education. The project demonstrated significant results for 8,500 herder children, their parents, teachers, community and rural areas.
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Mongolian judo team follows Japan and S.Korea by medal count
Members of Mongolian national team of judo has won one gold, three silver and five bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, commenced on May 26 in Hong Kong. 18 judokas represented Mongolia at the championships, which attracted a total of 244 wrestlers from 29 countries.
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June events worth catching
With tourist arrivals peaking, Mongolian summer is commonly agreed by many as the most pleasant season in the country. As the first month of summer approaches, we are presenting major events to take place in June.
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Deputy PM U.Khurelsukh becomes Asian Champion for disaster risk reduction
The Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, H.E. U. Khurelsukh was recognized as an Asian Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction on May 26 at the Global Platform in Mexico. H.E. U. Khurelsukh received the award from United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Mr Robert Glasser for his consistent passion, commitment and achievement on the issue.
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Uvurkhangai aimag to establish meat factory jointly with Chinese and US companies
Uvurkhangai aimag is going to establish a meat processing factory jointly with Hai Chuan Group of Guizhou province, China and Jarves Mongolia Company of USA. During Prime Minister J.Erdnebat's visit to China, Governor of Uvurkhangai aimag G.Ganbold signed a memorandum with the parties on establishing the factory and supplying its product to international markets. Governor G.Ganbold was interviewed on the matter.
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Workshop on trade policy held between Mongolia and Korea
Within the framework of a joint research for studying the opportunities to establish Economic Partnership Agreement between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia held a Mongolia-Korea Workshop on Trade Policy in cooperation with Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) at Corporate Convention Center on May 25-26.
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This Thursday is a public holiday
June 1, Children’s Day is observed as a public holiday in Mongolia, with celebrations taking place not only on every household level, but also through a number of public events organized on the central square and other entertainment centers.
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S.Ganbaatar: One with the better plan and stronger will must win
On May 27, Saturday, presidential candidate of Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party S.Ganbaatar received his certificate of candidacy from the General Election Commission.
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Kh.Battulga: Mongolians will triumph
On May 27, Saturday, presidential candidate of Democratic Party Kh.Battulga was issued his certificate of candidacy by the General Election Commission, and members of the Democratic Party and Civil Will-Green Party gathered outside the commission building to express their support.
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M.Enkhbold: I will win for the benefit of Mongolians
On May 27, Saturday, the General Election Commission issued a certificate of candidacy to M.Enkhbold, presidential candidate of ruling Mongolian People’s Party, and the party’s supporters had gathered outside the commission building.
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Task Force Formed to Prevent Artificial Price Rise 1 hour
Cabinet Endorses Mongolia’s Accession to Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 3 hours
President of Chamber of Deputies of Italy Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian President 3 hours
Mongolia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach USD 6 Billion 3 hours
Fuel Supply Strengthened as December Purchase Orders Confirmed 3 hours
Foreign Minister Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 3 hours
President Khurelsukh Presents State Decorations to Mongolian and Italian Citizens 4 hours
Netflix’s Reality Show Physical: Asia Brings Global Spotlight to Mongolia 20 hours
New Museum Aims to Become Global Center for Buryat Cultural Heritage 22 hours
Mongolia Launches AI and Big Data Training Program in Collaboration with Oracle 22 hours
Burte Chono 2025 Award Nominees 23 hours
Mongolia to Import Over 190,000 Tonnes of Fuel in December 1 day
Cooperation Opportunities Discussed at Mongolia-Italy Business Forum 1 day
Non-Staff Policy Council of Scientists Holds First Meeting 1 day
Mongolia Signals Readiness to Contribute to Global Fight Against Desertification 1 day
Bank of Mongolia Buys 899.5 kg of Precious Metals in November 1 day
FAO Director-General Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 1 day
Interagency Coordination Needed to Strengthen Prevention of Human Trafficking 1 day
Opening of International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Held 1 day
Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 1 day
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 1 day
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 1 day
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 1 day
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 1 day
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 1 day
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 1 day
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 2 days
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 2 days
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 2 days
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 2 days
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 2 days
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2 days
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 2 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 2 days
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 2 days
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 2 days
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 2 days
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 2 days
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 2 days
President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 3 days
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 3 days
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 3 days
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 3 days
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 3 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 4 days
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 5 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 5 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 5 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 5 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 6 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 6 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 6 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 6 days
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 6 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 6 days
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 6 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 7 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 7 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 7 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 7 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 7 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 7 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 7 days
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