Highlights
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway
The 10th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) is currently being held in Ulaanbaatar.
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Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply
The “Fourth Mongolia-South Korea Strategic Forum” took place at the State Palace on August 20, 2025.
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Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition
Mongolian athletes achieved outstanding results at the “Robot Challenge” international robotics competition, held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, from August 15 to 19, 2025, earning six gold, seven silver, and five bronze medals.
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“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built
Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Education and Sports of Mongolia, Bilegt Erdenesaikhan, and Advisor to the President, Amarsaihan Sharkhuu, met with the management of the company implementing the “President Sports Complex” project, named after the Heads of State of Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China, on August 19, 2025.
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PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy”
By the order of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, the Government was instructed to eliminate inefficient expenses and optimize the structure and staffing of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and factories. The Prime Minister met with officials from the “Erdenes Mongol” Group and its subsidiaries to review the results of the official directive.
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Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Choi Jin-won on August 19, 2025.
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Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, arrived in Mongolia on August 19, 2025, for an official visit.
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First All-Women Crew Flight Operated
For the first time in Mongolia’s aviation history, a flight has been operated by an all-women crew.
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Official COP17 Logo Approved
The Government of Mongolia and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have approved the official logo of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17), to be held in Ulaanbaatar from August 17 to 28, 2026.
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New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is developing an electronic platform, waste.mecc.gov.mn, to receive reports on environmental violations.
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Mongolia and FEALAC
Mongolia will serve as Co-Chair (East Asia Regional Coordinator) of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) for the 2025–2027 term. Mongolia will host the 10th FEALAC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the Senior Officials’ Meeting on August 20-22, 2025. In connection with this, we present an article by Dr. Sc., Professor Ulambayar Denzenlkham.
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Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement”
The Government is prioritizing the advancement of the Mongolia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men”
We spoke with Ms. Saruul Bulgan, Secretary General of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), about the Chamber's work, women's entrepreneurship, and exciting new opportunities in the digital economy.
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Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway
With funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Seventh Replenishment, a Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) is being implemented across 11 countries located in global dryland regions.
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Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament
Mongolian athletes triumphed at the 16th U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament, held from August 16 to 18, 2025, in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals.
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Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav visited “Shivee-Ovoo” JSC on August 16, 2025.
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Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, is successfully implementing the Vegetable Production and Irrigated Agriculture Project in the Gobi region and Altai soum of Khovd aimag.
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U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives
Following a review of its foreign aid programs, the United States has decided to continue funding projects implemented under the Mongolia Water Compact between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Mongolia.
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Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation
Photo monitoring of pastureland is being improved through cooperation with international organizations.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of August 18–24, 2025.
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Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 1 minute
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 41 minutes
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 4 hours
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 4 hours
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 4 hours
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 4 hours
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 5 hours
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 20 hours
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 20 hours
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 20 hours
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 20 hours
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 20 hours
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 22 hours
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 22 hours
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 24 hours
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 1 day
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 1 day
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 1 day
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 1 day
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 1 day
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 1 day
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 1 day
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 1 day
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 1 day
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 1 day
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 2 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 2 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 2 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 2 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 2 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 2 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 2 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 3 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 3 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 3 days
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 3 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 3 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 3 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 3 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 3 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 3 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 3 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 3 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 3 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 3 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 6 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 6 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 6 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 6 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 6 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 6 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 6 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 6 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 6 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 6 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 6 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 6 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 6 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 6 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 6 days
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 7 days
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