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Mongolian-German Education Cooperation to Be in Focus in 2024
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Helmut Rudolf Kulitz.
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Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan Presents Copy of Letter of Credence
On October 2, 2023, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan B. Bayarsaikhan presented a copy of her Letter of Credence to Okano Masataka, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events on October 9-15:
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Two Ministers Newly Appointed
Yesterday, Member of Parliament Delgersaikhan Borkhuu was appointed as a Cabinet Member and Chair of the National Committee on the Reduction of Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar and Member of Parliament Enkhbayar Battumur as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs, getting approval from the State Great Khural.
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ADB Approves USD 100 Million Loan to Strengthen Mongolia’s Fiscal, Financial, and Economic Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD100 million loan to strengthen Mongolia’s fiscal, financial, and economic resilience. The program supports tax revenue growth through structural improvements in domestic tax administration and increased alignment with international tax treaties around profit shifting and the automatic exchange of information.
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Chinzorig Crowned Champion at Asian Games Hangzhou
Bronze Medalist of the World Championships and Honored Athlete of Mongolia, B. Chinzorig, took home the gold in the men's 57-63.5 kg weight class of the boxing competition at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. 
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Final Stage Contract of Oil Refinery Plant Signed
The construction of the first Oil Refinery Plant of Mongolia with a capacity to process 1.5 million tons of crude oil per year is progressing in Altanshireet soum of Dornogobi aimag. The project is financed by a USD 1.2 billion soft loan from the Government of India. 
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Farmers Benefiting from Government Policy Support
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa has made a working trip to Selenge Orkhon and Bulgan aimags to get acquainted with the harvesting process and food producers operations.
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State Great Khural Opens its Autumn Session
The regular autumn session of the State Great Khural commenced today. The opening ceremony was attended by the heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Mongolia and heads of Government agencies appointed by the State Great Khural.
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of this week's events on October 2-8, 2023
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Boosting Tourism While Conserving Nature
Lake Khuvsgul is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia by volume and second largest by area. Being the most pristine with high water clarity (Secchi depths > 18 m are common) the Lake Khuvsgul is one of the most important in the world and the most significant drinking water reserve of Mongolia, containing 70 percent of the country’s fresh water and 1 percent of all fresh water in the world. A vast expanse of stunning snow-capped mountains and forests surrounding Khuvsgul Lake attracts people, making the area one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mongolia.
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U.S. Government Hosts Forum to Advance Mongolia’s Food Security
Thursday, September 28- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Development Solutions NGO, through its Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) project, organized a forum to enhance Mongolia's food security.  Focused on “Exploring New Financing Avenues for Agriculture,” the forum gathered strategic perspectives as representatives from the government, private sector, and donor organizations discussed challenges and opportunities on innovative solutions and financing approaches in the country.
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Government of Germany to Provide EUR 78 Million Funding
Intergovernmental negotiations on development cooperation between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany were held yesterday in Ulaanbaatar.
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Amarsaikhan Honored with Pinnacle Career Achievement Award
Mongolian writer, actor, director, and producer Amarsaikhan Baljinnyam was awarded the Pinnacle Career Achievement Award at the Asian Pop-Up Cinema: Season 17 in Chicago on September 28, 2023, for his outstanding and enduring work in more than 20 films and the Netflix original series Marco Polo.  
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Mongolia Becomes First Country in Asia for Complete Implementation of FATF Recommendations
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that Mongolia has fully complied with a total of 40 recommendations issued by the organization. As per this result, Mongolia is the first country in Asia.
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“World Heart Day 2023” Celebration in Mongolia
Every year on World Heart Day (September 29th), everyone around the world is asked to take a break from what they do every day and to take care of their own and their loved one's cardiovascular health, reminded what steps to take to keep their hearts healthy and make smarter choices to spend longer and better lives with their loved ones.
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Ambassador Sarantogos Presents Her Letter of Credence
The Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Ambassador Sarantogos Erdenetsogt presented the letter of Credence to the ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar on September 25, 2023.
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Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia
On September 26, 2023, Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia Amartuvshin Gombosuren received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Shen Minjuan, who presented a copy of her credentials to the Deputy Foreign Minister. 
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Mongolia-Taiwan Communications and Tourism Cooperation Discussed
Mongolia-Taiwan economic meeting was held yesterday at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting was jointly organized by the Taiwan International Economic Cooperation Association and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 
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Mongolia-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Joint Commission Holds its First Meeting
The First Meeting of the Joint Commission on Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation between Mongolia and the Russian Federation took place yesterday at the State House in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 4 hours
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 5 hours
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 6 hours
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 6 hours
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 6 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 7 hours
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 7 hours
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 7 hours
Official COP17 Logo Approved 7 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 7 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 9 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 10 days
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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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