Highlights
MPs to initiate law to establish rehabilitation fund
On April 24, Head of a lobby group in the parliament to back responsible mining MP A.Undraa and Member of Parliament M.Oyunchimeg attended a consultation meeting on improving the legal environment of extractive industry. The MPs involved in a tour to Canada to study best practices for improving legal environment and in an international leadership program to USA on mine closure and rehabilitation.
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Mongolian folk band partakes in Oriental Festival
Ethnic band ‘Blue Mongol’ or ‘Khukh Mongol’ is representing Mongolia in the 2017 Oriental Festival (Festival dell’ Oriente) with their folk performance combined with contortion and folk dance and Mongolian ger stand.
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Composer aims to raise fund for building of Morin Khuur museum
Founder of Jonon Khar Museum, the first ever Morin Khuur museum, Morin Khuur maker, composer B.Sukhbaatar held a concert named ‘Melody of Heavens’ on April 24, Monday at the Wrestling Palace with a purpose of raising fund for the construction of a museum building.
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MSE meets with FTSE Russell regarding retention of Mongolia on frontier market watch list
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The representatives of the Mongolian Stock Exchange JSC - Chairman N.Manduul and CEO Kh.Altai, held a meeting with officials of FTSE Russell London - Joti Rana, Head of Governance & Policy, Janet Cumberpatch, Committee Secretary and Rakesh Hira, Deputy Committee Secretary, during the Mongolia London Business Forum organised in London, United Kingdom.
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TIKA to finance rural infrastructure development
A working group led by J.Munkhbat, Member of Parliament and Head of Cabinet Secretariat worked in Khashaat, Ugiinuur and Khotont soums of Arkhangai aimag on April 22-23, and got acquainted with the functions of cultural, educational and health organizations of the soums, solving some financial source issues on the spot.
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President on a working trip to Dornod
President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Choibalsan city, provincial center of Dornod aimag on April 24, Monday, and held a meeting with the locals to introduce the outcome of his activities during his 8-year tenure from 2009 to 2017. His working visit to the province wraps up today, April 25.
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Herders to restore pasture degradation
A project “Green gold and animal health” has been started in Uvurkhangai aimag with the funding of the Swiss Development Agency. ‘Association of pasture users groups of  Mongolia’ NGO is to implement the project in Zuunbayan-Ulaan, Uyanga, Bat-Ulzii and Bodg soums in 2017-2020. Prior to it, a pasture management project to develop herders’ institutions was implemented in western 7 aimags and the Government and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture advised to promulgate its successful practices to other aimags, said director of ‘Association of pasture users groups of  Mongolia’NGO N.Gankhuyag.
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Seed reserve for spring sowing adequate
“54.3 thousand tons of wheat seed is required for this spring sowing. Land farmers have 39.8 thousand tons of seed from their 2016 yields, Crop Farming Supporting Fund has 4.6 thousand tons and state reserve has 5.8 thousand tons, but the rest 4.1 thousand tons of seed has been circulated and we have the required seed reserve for the 2017 spring sowing”, said Ts.Bolorchuluun, Head of Department of Crop Production Policy Management at the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry today, April 24 during a press conference.
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Mongolian junior athletes bring 9 medals from International Taekwondo Championships
The 21st international “Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships” took place in Hong Kong on April 22-23. Mongolian athletes brought home nine medals from the tournament held by Asian Taekwondo Union.
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Power Engineering School laboratory renovated with Mitsubishi Electric equipment
Today, April 24, the Power Engineering School of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology opened its renovated laboratory, funded by the Setsuyo Astec Corporation, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. The Laboratory is equipped with 15 programmable logic controller of “FX3G-40MT/ES-A” type and two drive equipment of “Melservo JN A” type, which cost JPY750 thousand.  “- Automated sysem in electric production has been developing rapidly in the world. Our graduates lack experience with the newest technology. The new laboratory will allow our students to practice latest technology, besides learning theories” said Director of the Energy School Ch.Mangaljalav.
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'Investor Nation' forum discusses government's involvement in economy
"Investor Nation 2017” investment forum took place in Ulaanbaatar for the first time on April 22-23. The forum, which was attended by members of the Parliament, namely D.Tsogtbaatar, L.Enkh-Amgalan and B.Javkhlan and leading investors, held discussions on investment, privatization, finance, technology and start-up businesses.
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PM reports on spring sowing preparations
During Parliament's plenary session on April 21, Friday, Prime Minister J.Erdenet delivered a report on preparatory measures for the 2017 spring sowing, a written version of which was handed to Members of Parliament.
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Winners of national kickboxing tournament awarded
The 18th national kickboxing tournament took place in Ulaanbaatar between April 21 and 23. After numerous fierce battles, Darkhan-Uul aimag’s A-1 club athletes, under the coaching of S.Amgalanjargal, won the cup and became national champions for the first time from Darkhan-Uul aimag. A total of 140 athletes from 23 fighting clubs competed in 18 different weight categories.  
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Storms predicted in coming days
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environment Monitoring warns that on April 24 and 27, precipitation will fall and wind storm with 14-16 m/sec speed will occur on some areas of western aimags and eastern part of eastern aimags.   However on April 26 western part and on April 27 most parts of the country will experience warm temperatures. On weekend it gets warmer with -3 -8 Celsius in the nighttime, and +7+12 Celsius in the daytime.
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PM addresses national convention of conservationists
Under the auspices of Prime Minister of Mongolia, the second National Convention of Conservation Communities took place on April 21, Friday, gathering about 800 individuals from the capital city and provinces.
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Bilateral ties between Mongolia and Japan discussed
On April 21, Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia received M.Takaoka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia to exchange their comprehensive opinions on the present issues of relations between Mongolia and Japan.
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Established painter holds solo exhibition on 70th birthday
On April 13, a solo exhibition of renowned painter Sanchir Namkhaitseren, member of the Union of Mongolian Artists opened at the Art Gallery of Union of Mongolian Artists to commemorate the painter’s 70th birth anniversary.   Over 100 extraordinary artworks, including lifelike portraits, were displayed at the exhibition mirroring the artist’s imaginative and creative mind.  For instance, Sanchir's paintings named 'Soyombo' (National emblem), 'Hero', 'D.Namdag' and 'Face' which aren’t bound by any specific painting style such as the traditional Mongolian approach to painting were on public display.
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Mongolian Culture Center officially opens in Indonesia
Aimed at broadening cooperation between Mongolia and the Republic of Indonesia in all spheres and promoting Mongolian tradition and culture abroad, a Mongolian Culture Center opened in Indonesia on April 23. The launching ceremony of the culture center unveiled an statue of great Chinggis Khaan. 
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JICA to support Mongolia’s effort for climate change mitigation
On April 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed 'Minutes of Meeting' with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia and the Environment and Climate Fund, mutually agreed upon the framework and contents of technical cooperation for the Project for capacity development to establish a national green house gas inventory cycle of continuous improvement.
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UNICEF Report: Children are most vulnerable to mining related in-migration in Mongolia
The movement of people in connection with mining has significant impacts on children, reveals UNICEF report on the impact of in-migration on children in mining-affected communities in Mongolia.  Launched today, the report is the first of its kind that provides better understanding and evidence of how and why children are affected by in-migration. 
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President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 5 hours
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 11 hours
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 11 hours
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 12 hours
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 15 hours
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 16 hours
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 17 hours
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 17 hours
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President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 19 hours
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Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 3 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 3 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 3 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 3 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 4 days
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 4 days
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Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 4 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 4 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 4 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 4 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 4 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 4 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 5 days
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 5 days
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 5 days
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 5 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 5 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 5 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 6 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 6 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 6 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 6 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 7 days
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 7 days
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 7 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 7 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 7 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 7 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 7 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 7 days
State Lion Batmagnai Wins ‘Chinggis Khaan’ Cup 8 days
‘Script of the Eternal Sky 2025’ 14th Exhibition Opens 8 days
Young Talent Shines at the National Adult Chess Championships of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 8 days
Mongolian Artist Crowned Winner of ‘Silk Way Star’ Song Competition 8 days
Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 8 days
Mongolia Presents UNESCO Recognized Heritage 8 days
GDP per Worker Reaches MNT 6.2 Million 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia, Russia Sign MoU to Deepen Financial Cooperation 8 days
PM Zandanshatar Orders Deployment of Additional Resident Doctors 8 days
Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 9 days
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 10 days
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 11 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 11 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 11 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 11 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 11 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 12 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 12 days
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