Highlights
Oil refinery construction project: Mongolia to no longer be dependent on gasoline imports
With aims to establish an oil refinery based on available supply of commodities, meet domestic demands for gasoline, and launching domestic production, a comprehensive construction project is being implemented in Altanshiree soum, Dornogobi aimag - the project of Mongol Refinery State Owned LLC.
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Government of Mongolia and UN jointly commit to Mongolia’s sustainable development cooperation
On May 20, the Government of Mongolia, represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg and Acting Minister of Economy and Development B.Javkhlan, and the United Nations Country Team in Mongolia, represented by UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra signed a flagship document that will strategically guide the UN’s development cooperation with Mongolia over the next five years. The signing ceremony was attended by other dignitaries, including Cabinet members and UN Country Team representatives.
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Yokozuna Terunofuji G.Gan-Erdene wins 7th career title
On the last day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 22, Yokozuna (Grand Champion) Terunofuji G.Gan-Erdene raised his 7th Emperor’s Cup. 
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2.5-2.8 million tons of freight pass through Zamiin-Uud transloading facility each year
As of today, the Zamiin-Uud transloading unit of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC continuously runs operations by loading freight onto 902 train cars each day. At its four sites with 39 hectares of area, they have three broad-gauge railroads and two narrow-gauge railroads, with a total capacity of loading 1,200 train cars. 
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Fitch affirms Mongolia at ‘B’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings on May 18 announced that it kept Mongolia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) unchanged or at ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook.
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Support to be provided to retrieve vehicles sunken in Khuvsgul lake
Minister of Environment and Tourism B.Bat-Erdene met with Minister of Environment of Japan Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi.
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‘Princess Khutulun’ film to screen in Latin American countries
The Mongolian film ‘Princess Khutulun - In Search for the Golden Sutra’, co-produced by ‘Shuuder’ production and VOO broadcasting and media production company will be screened in countries in the Central and South American region.
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Mongolia required to improve investment climate in order to utilize mineral resources
According to a study carried out on making investments in the mining sector, 79 percent of the participants have answered that they are ready to invest in Mongolia due to its abundant mineral resources. 
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Studies being conducted on international staging of ‘Tamgagui Tur’ play
Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin met with the artists who are performing in the play, ‘Tamgagui Tur’ (State Without a Seal) at the State Academic Theater of Drama, informing them about the plan to bring the play to the international stage.
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Food production sector to receive comprehensive state support
President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh is working in the country’s farming region, and holding meetings with representatives of entities in the farming sector. 
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Minister of Environment and Tourism meets ANA Holdings President
Minister of Environment and Tourism B.Bat-Erdene is paying an official visit to Japan on May 16-20. As part of his visit, the Minister held a meeting with President and CEO of ANA Holdings Mr. Koji Shibata.
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288 thousand trees to be planted in capital city
This year’s tree-planting campaign is kicking off in Ulaanbaatar city from May. 
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President of Mongolia plants tree at National Park
Each year, individuals and organizations plant trees in May and October on National Tree Planting Day. As for this year, the event is being organized under the theme ‘Let’s Create Our Nature and Environment’ as part of the One Billion Trees national movement, initiated by the President of Mongolia.
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14th Meeting of Mongolia-UK round table held
The 14th Mongolia-UK Round Table Meeting took place on May 12, 2022, in Ulaanbaatar. The delegation of Mongolia was headed by Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan while the delegation of the United Kingdom (UK) was headed by Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Amanda Milling.
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Warmer temperatures to return in most parts of the country
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environment has reported that warmer temperatures will return in most parts of the country in the coming days. 
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Mobile service EXCLUSIVELY dedicated for expats in Mongolia
Mongolia is a country with a thriving expat population. But whether one is in the country for business or pleasure, there has never been a go-to solution for one’s mobile needs. As such, Unitel group is offering a dedicated mobile service exclusively tailored for expats in Mongolia.
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Khangi border checkpoint will be able to handle 50 percent of rail freight
The Cabinet made the decision to have a 226-km railroad be constructed en route Zuunbayan-Khangi through a concession agreement on February 23 this year. Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene highlighted that the project is being implemented in the framework of the government’s ‘New Revival Policy’ due to how there has come to be disruptions in the “blood flow” of the country’s economy.
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Views exchanged on organizing high-level reciprocal visits
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On May 12, a political consultation was held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom in Ulaanbaatar.
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Team of researchers begins to conduct study on implementation of syllabuses
One of the objectives that have been reflected in the action program of the Government of Mongolia is to create an internationally-acknowledged general education system in the country. In its framework, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge are working in Mongolia.
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan presents copy of credentials
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Munkhjin on May 9 received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Gabit Koishibayev.
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Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 15 hours
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 15 hours
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 19 hours
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 20 hours
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 20 hours
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 20 hours
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 21 hours
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 21 hours
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 21 hours
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 1 day
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 1 day
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 1 day
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 1 day
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 3 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 3 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 3 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 3 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 4 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 4 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 4 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 4 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 4 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 4 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 4 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 4 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 4 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 7 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 7 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 7 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 7 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 8 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 8 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 8 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 8 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 8 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 8 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 8 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 8 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 8 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 8 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 8 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 8 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 9 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 9 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 9 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 9 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 9 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 9 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 9 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 9 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 9 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 9 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 9 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 10 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 10 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 10 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 10 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 10 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 10 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 10 days
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