Highlights
In First Half of 2023 Foreign Trade Turnover Amounts USD 11.8 Billion
Total turnover increased by USD 2.6 billion (27.9 percent), export by USD 2.3 billion (42.5 percent), and import by USD 325.6 million (8.2 percent) compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Ulaanbaatar Will Issue Capital City Bond
Ulaanbaatar has submitted its application to issue the capital city bond to the Financial Regulation Commission and the Mongolian Stock Exchange for the purpose of raising funds to solve the economic and social problems of Ulaanbaatar.
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Decisions Made at Cabinet Session
The Government issued a Resolution on measures to take regarding secondary schools affiliated to some state-owned universities in order to diversify and develop secondary schools in particular areas, clarify the status of university-affiliated secondary schools, reorganize them, reduce school load, and increase accessibility.
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International Forum "Climate Change and Youth"
Over 200 children and young people from ten countries took initiatives to contribute to environmental protection and address climate change. 
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Speaker Receives Acting Director of WHO Western Pacific Center
Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab: “Mongolia has formed its own system of providing primary medical care in its rural regions with a small and scattered population. 
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Mayor Highlights Accessible Public Transport Against Traffic Congestion
The development index of Ulaanbaatar city is 0.464, defined by 86 indicators in four groups: sustainability, quality of the living environment, accessibility, and competitiveness, and six categories: health, infrastructure, economy, society, education, and governance. The capital city authorities aim to increase the index to 0.570 in 2025, 0.630 in 2030, and 0.930 in 2050.On August 21, the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Sumyabazar Dolgorsuren made a report on the actions and measures, including Law, Economy, and Healthy Governance Programs implemented since taking office as well as future plans to Members of Parliament elected from Ulaanbaatar city.
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Ambassador to Cuba Presents Copy of His Letters of Credence
On August 21, 2023, His Excellency Mr. Zoljargal Seseer, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Cuba presented a copy of his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Elio Rodríguez, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba.
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Visa Waiver Agreement Signed with the Republic of Maldives
A visa waiver agreement has been established between Mongolia and the Republic of Maldives. The Agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Maldives on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Regular Passports was signed by Mr. D.Ganbold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of India and Mr. Ibrahim Shaheib, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Maldives to the Republic of India in Delhi, India on August 17.
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Retrieval of Sunken Vehicles in Lake Khuvsgul Continues
At the initiative of the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the operation to discover sunken vehicles in Lake Khuvsgul, define their location, and remove them is taking place in Khuvsgul Lake since this June to protect the ecological system of Khuvsgul Lake by cleaning up hazardous waste at the bottom of the lake, and reducing its pollution.
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Seventh Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health Commences
The Seventh Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health under the theme "Building primary health care for the future" has commenced in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia today on August 21, 2023.
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This Week in Mongolia
The State Great Khural, World Health Organization, and the Ministry of Health will co-organize the Seventh Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum (APPF) on Global Health under the theme "Building primary health care for the future" in Ulaanbaatar on August 21-23. 
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Mongolian 3x3 Team Crowned Champions at East Asian Youth Games
The bustling city of Ulaanbaatar is brimming with excitement and pride as it hosts the East Asian Youth Games (EAYG), demonstrating exceptional talent and sportsmanship from the region's young athletes.
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Oliver Corff: Mongol Studies will Notably Contribute to Mongolia's Soft Power Policy
Dr. Oliver Corff, a German Mongolist delivered a presentation on "Reading Constitutions as Sources of Intellectual History: 100 Years of Constitutions in Mongolia" at the Mongolia Society, Economy, Politics, and Legal Studies section of the 12th International Congress of Mongolists. A reporter of MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency talked with him about his studies and Mongol Studies.
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The 2023 East Asian Youth Games Begin
The "Ulaanbaatar 2023" East Asian Youth Games (EAYG) kicked off in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on August 16, 2023. On August 17, the Opening Ceremony was held at 20:23 at the Central Stadium of Mongolia and attended by officials and athletes of the participating countries.
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L. Munkhbaatar: We Will Fully Support Commissioning of Oil Refinery on Time
Today the Vice-Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia L. Munkhbaatar received the delegation headed by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia M.P. Singh.  
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Coal Export Exceeds 2023 Plan
On August 4-10, 1,457.4 thousand tons of coal were exported, making an increase of 76.5 percent compared to the same period last year. 
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Premier Assigns to Prepare for Winter Tourism
The second meeting of the National Committee on Development of Tourism in 2023 was held on August 14.
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Seventh Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum (APPF) on Global Health
The State Great Khural of Mongolia, World Health Organization, and the Ministry of Health are in the process of preparing for a joint organization of the Seventh Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum (APPF) on Global Health under the theme "Building primary health care for the future" in Ulaanbaatar on August 21-23.
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Thousands Gather for the "Sun Over the Placid World" Festival
The sun shone brightly on the Ikh Gazriin Chuluu Nature Reserve, bathing the landscape in golden light. Thousands of people gathered for the “Sun Over the Placid World” Festival, a celebration of Mongolian folk art. On August 11-12, the Festival was held at the amphitheater in the Ikh Gazriin Chuluu Nature Reserve, which attracts visitors with the towering granite peaks of the Ikh Gazriin Chuluu, big rocks in the background.
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Congress of Mongolists: The Period of the Mongol Empire is the Most Important Stage for the Formation of the Eurasian Civilization
 “The period of the Mongol Empire is the most important stage for the formation of the Eurasian civilization. The Mongol Empire contributed to the development of ethno-cultural processes in Eurasia thanks not only to trade but also to cultural exchanges, leasing of technologies, and intellectual interaction between the peoples of Eurasia, as well as the synthesis of nomadic and sedentary civilizations,” underscored Dr. Oleg Lushnikov, Director of the Center for Eurasian Studies of Russia in his presentation “The Great Mongol Empire as the World-System of the Middle Ages and Its Contribution to the Foundation of Eurasian Integration” at  XII International Congress of Mongolists in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 39 minutes
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 1 hour
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 2 hours
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 2 hours
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 2 hours
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 2 hours
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 4 hours
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 5 hours
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 7 hours
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 7 hours
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 8 hours
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 8 hours
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 8 hours
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 8 hours
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 8 hours
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 8 hours
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 9 hours
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 9 hours
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 9 hours
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 9 hours
President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 19 hours
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 1 day
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 1 day
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 1 day
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 1 day
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 1 day
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 2 days
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 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 4 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 4 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 4 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
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 4 days
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 5 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 5 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 5 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 5 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 5 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 7 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 7 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 8 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 8 days
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