Highlights
“It is possible to properly implement the right to information through truthful information”
On January 12, a discussion took place under the theme, ‘The Constitution and Press Freedom - 30 years’, involving representatives of legislators, press, and the civil society sector. The discussion was co-organized by the Parliamentary Office and the Press Institute.
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Two Mongolian athletes qualify for Winter Olympics
National Team skiers B.Achbadrakh and A.Enkhtuul have punched their ticket to the 24th Games of the Winter Olympics.
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Constitutional Law Institute established at NUM School of Law
The President of Mongolia issued a decree on the establishment of Constitutional Law Institute to strengthen constitutional values, promote rule of law, history and culture, human rights, democracy, and national unity, and support research on constitutional issues.
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Exhibition for the 30th anniversary of adoption of democratic constitution opens
An exhibition titled ‘The Constitution of Mongolia-30 years’ has been opened today at the National Museum of Mongolia on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the democratic Constitution of Mongolia.
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Mongolian Red Cross Society donates 50,000 PCR test kits
With the support of the Chinese Red Cross Society, the Mongolian Red Cross Society has donated 50,000 PCR test kits worth MNT 658 million to the Ministry of Health.
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Today marks 30th anniversary of the adoption of democratic Constitution of Mongolia
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the democratic Constitution of Mongolia. Mongolia has had four constitutions in its history with each of its discussions held in 1924, 1940, 1960, and 1992 respectively. While the earlier constitutions were revolved around the Marxist ideology, the new 1992 Constitution is considered democratic as it protects the common interest of the citizens of Mongolia without discrimination of social class and ideology.
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Wheat supply incentive to be MNT 80 thousand per ton
To support wheat production, the Cabinet decided that MNT 80 thousand be given to individuals and companies supplying wheat that meet standard requirements to local flour mills, the Agriculture Support Fund and state fund, for every ton. 
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COVID-19: 2,279 new cases, three deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 2,279 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,752 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 516 cases in rural aimags and 11 imported cases.
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Cabinet orders measures be taken to increase social protection benefits
At its regular meeting on January 12, the Cabinet discussed plans to raise social protection benefits and instructed Minister of Labour and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya to develop a government resolution on measures to be taken to increase social protection benefits under the approved 2022 budget of the social welfare fund and submit it to the Cabinet.
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Transport resumes for containers with import goods and products
Transportation has resumed for containers with imported goods and products that accumulated at the Erlian border checkpoint of China for three months. In order to create the conditions to have uninterrupted transport of goods under pandemic circumstances, a ‘Zero Point’ was established between the borders of Mongolia and China.
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Ministry of Digital Development and Communications established
During its irregular meeting on January 6, the Cabinet dissolved the Communications and Information Technology Authority of Mongolia and approved the structure and strategy of the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications.
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Bill to suspend scheduled inspections for three years
At its regular meeting today, the Cabinet decided to submit a Bill on temporary suspension of some types of state inspections to the Parliament.
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PM orders decision on 3-day mandatory isolation to be nullified
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene has ordered the State Emergency Commission to nullify the decision to quarantine citizens arriving from abroad to be quarantined for 3 days. Furthermore, he has issued an order to impose COVID-19 testing fees for citizens arriving from abroad at the airport and border checkpoints.
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Ministry of Economy and Development established
At its meeting on January 6, the Cabinet approved the structure and strategy of the Ministry of Economy and Development, and appointed Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan as its acting minister and Kh.Batjargal as acting state secretary.
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“Loan interest rates decreased by 2.5 percent”
On January 11, the State Great Khural’s Standing Committee on Economy heard a progress report for the implementation of the parliamentary resolution on the strategy to reduce loan interest rates, which was approved by the parliament on August 28, 2020.
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Mongolian and French agriculture ministries hold consultative meeting
The ministries of agriculture of Mongolia and the French Republic held their consultative meeting, which had been postponed due to the pandemic, on January 11.
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Turkish Ambassador puts forth request for flights to other Asian countries through Ulaanbaatar
On January 11, Minister of Road and Transport L.Khaltar received Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia Zafer Ateş to exchange views on bilateral relations and cooperation in the transportation sector.
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COVID-19: 1,818 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,818 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,227 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 565 cases in rural aimags and 26 imported cases.
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Colder weather to return this week
Snowfall and blizzards are expected in some parts of western and central aimags in the next few days, with cold temperatures throughout the country, reports the National Agency for Meteorology and Environment.
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Works for renewing border checkpoints to complete in 2022
On January 10, executive officials of customs organizations convened at the Customs General Administration. During the meeting, it was highlighted that of MNT 3.560 trillion that was planned to be contributed to the state budget in 2021, customs duties amounted to MNT 3.509 trillion which makes up 98.6 percent of the previous year’s goal. 
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 14 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 14 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 15 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 17 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 19 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 20 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 21 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 22 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 3 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 5 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 5 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 5 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 5 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 6 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 6 days
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" 6 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 6 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 6 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 7 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 7 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 8 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 8 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 8 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 9 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 9 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 9 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 9 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 9 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 9 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 9 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 9 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 12 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 12 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 12 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 12 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 12 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 13 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 13 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 13 days
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