Highlights
The Government of Mongolia and the United States Government’s MCC Break Ground on Water Recycling Plant in Ulaanbaatar
On August 25, the President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh was joined by the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Acting Vice President of Compact Operations, Cameron Alford, and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink, to break ground on a water recycling plant — the first of its kind in Mongolia.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea to pay official visit to Mongolia
During the visit, the Foreign Ministers will have official talks, President U.Khurelsukh, Chairman of State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar and Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene will receive S.Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin.
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Mongolia, United States hold 15th annual bilateral consultations
The 15th annual consultation meeting and the first strategic dialogue between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the U.S. State Department were held on August 24, 2022 in Ulaanbaatar.
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Domestic need of wheat and potato to be fully secured
At the regular Cabinet meeting today, August 24, the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry reported on the preliminary harvesting balance of 2022 and the export of meat and meat products.
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Prime Minister receives CEO of Singapore Cooperation Enterprise
On August 23, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene received Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) Wy Mun Kong.
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‘Climate Change and Youth’ international forum taking place
Climate change has become one of the most pressing challenges facing the world. It causes steep increase in temperature, melting of glaciers and ice caps, rise in the sea level, and increase in the frequency of natural disasters.
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PM to attend state funeral for late Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene received a delegation headed by Moto Hayashi, a member of the House of Representatives of the Japanese Parliament and Chairman of the Japan-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group.
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Chairman of State Great Khural receives Member of House of Representatives of Japanese Parliament
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on cooperation between the two countries in the public and private sectors, as well as in the regional and international arenas.
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U.S. East Asian and Pacific Affairs Assistant Secretary to visit Mongolia
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department Daniel J. Kritenbrink will pay a visit to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from August 23-25.
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Irregular session of the Parliament to be held next week
During the irregular session, MPs will discuss information of the National Security Council, issues related to Resolution No. 2 of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia as well as others.
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National Email Service launches operations
In May, the Cabinet made a decision to launch National Email Service within this year. In accordance with the decision, works are underway to issue email addresses to the citizens, reported L.Enkh-Amgalan, the Acting Minister of Digital Development and Communications, during the press conference to present the decisions made at the Cabinet meeting.
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‘Nomadic Mongolia-2022’ festival attracts 16,000 tourists
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ‘Nomadic Mongolia – 2022’ grand festival of intangible cultural heritage was held on August 12-14, 2022 at the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park with aim to promote 362 elements of intangible cultural heritage, attracting more than 16,000 foreign and Mongolian tourists. The festival was participated by 1227 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from nine districts of the capital city and 21 aimags took part in the festival.
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Construction work of infrastructure to establish new city starts after 40 years
Mongolia has not built a new city since 1980. After 40 years, the planning of a new city is in the process. As part of the infrastructure construction for the new residential area, the construction of water and electricity supply sources has started.
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Youth development campaign kicks off
The UN General Assembly adopted the World Programme of Action for Youth in 1995 and declared the August 12 International Youth Day. The Programme encourages youth around the world to organize activities to raise awareness about the situation of youth in their country.
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“Mongolians have the potential to participate in international AI projects”
In cooperation with the Mongolian Neuroscience Society and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), the Brain and Mind Research Institute of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences is organizing the ‘Multidisciplinary Brain Science 2022’ international academic conference in Ulaanbaatar on August 8-13.
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B. Mungunzul wins gold medal at World Chess Olympiad
In the 44th World Chess Olympiad, men’s team of Mongolia took 35th place out of 188 countries, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. In women’s category, national women’s team won 15th out of 162 countries, with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
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Cooperation agreement signed with International Crane Foundation
On August 9, Minister of Environment and Tourism B.Bat-Erdene received President and CEO of the International Crane Foundation Rich Beilfuss and Asia Grants Office Claire Mirande.
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The UN to support the construction of Eg River hydropower plant
The Mongolian government aims to become a ‘digital nation’. In this context, the government intends to involve at least 90 percent of public services in a unified platform ‘E-Mongolia’ by 2024. The ‘New Revival Policy’ proposed by the government aims to decentralize the urban population, develop rural areas, and create new jobs.
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President receives UN General-Secretary
Expressing his pleasure to visit Mongolia – a symbol of peace, Secretary-General António Guterres highly praised Mongolia's contribution to efforts in strengthening international peace and security, particularly ensuring nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, as well as stability on the Korean Peninsula.
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António Guterres: Mongolia plays an important role in ensuring peace and security in the region
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Burte Chono 2025 Award Nominees 1 hour
Mongolia to Import Over 190,000 Tonnes of Fuel in December 4 hours
Cooperation Opportunities Discussed at Mongolia-Italy Business Forum 4 hours
Non-Staff Policy Council of Scientists Holds First Meeting 5 hours
Mongolia Signals Readiness to Contribute to Global Fight Against Desertification 6 hours
Bank of Mongolia Buys 899.5 kg of Precious Metals in November 6 hours
FAO Director-General Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 6 hours
Interagency Coordination Needed to Strengthen Prevention of Human Trafficking 7 hours
Opening of International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Held 7 hours
Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 22 hours
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 22 hours
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 24 hours
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 24 hours
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 24 hours
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 24 hours
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 1 day
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 1 day
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 1 day
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 1 day
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 1 day
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 1 day
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 1 day
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 1 day
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 1 day
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 1 day
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 1 day
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 1 day
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 1 day
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 1 day
President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1 day
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 2 days
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2 days
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 2 days
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 2 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 3 days
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 4 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 4 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 4 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 4 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 5 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 5 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 5 days
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 5 days
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 5 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 6 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 6 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 6 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 6 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 6 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 6 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 6 days
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 6 days
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 6 days
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 6 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 6 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 6 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 7 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 7 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 7 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 8 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 8 days
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