Border checkpoints to increase capacity by next year
During the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget’s meeting on May 30, a discussion was held on the Parliament’s draft resolution of the “Basic Guidelines for 2018 socio-economic development”.  
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Health Minister meets IOM Regional Director
On May 29, A.Tsogtsetseg, Health Minister of Mongolia received Maria Nenette Motus, Regional Director of International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Asia and the Pacific.   At the meeting, Maria Nenette Motus introduced that the IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
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MFA Open Day brings a multi-cultural atmosphere to central square
“Having established diplomatic relations with 186 countries around the world and joined 58 international organizations, Mongolia has become a respected member of the international community”, remarked Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil as he gave a speech at the Open Day of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, May 30.
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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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Russian Minister of Internal Affairs to visit Mongolia
Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, General of the Police V.A.Kolokoltsev is to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia S.Byambatsogt. 
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Sand Festival 2017 to take place in Gobi-Altai aimag in July
Sand Festival-2017 cultural event will take place on July 24-25 at the Ereen Lake tourist camp in Gobi-Altai aimag, Mongolia. During the festival, various cultural events, an exhibition of 'Made in Mongolia' products products for tourists, and sport competitions, sand volleyball, relay race to mountain top, sandboarding, sand sumo wrestling, polo match, anklebone shooting, children’s wrestling, and colt racing will be held. 
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May 30 events
Following events are expected on May 30, Tuesday.  
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10 thousand children to be gifted free milk on Children’s Day
As the UN Food and Agriculture Organization marks the 17th World Milk Day on June 1, Mongolia is to celebrate the day for the second time under the slogan ‘Let’s bless the future with milk’ this Thursday, Children’s Day.
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Speaker M.Enkhbold meets delegates from Thailand
On May 29, Monday, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received delegates of Thailand led by Kosol Petchsuwan, President of Mongolia-Thailand Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of National Legislative Assembly of Thailand.
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June events worth catching
With tourist arrivals peaking, Mongolian summer is commonly agreed by many as the most pleasant season in the country. As the first month of summer approaches, we are presenting the major events to take place in June.
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Prime Minister presents government's actions in light industry
During the Parliament’s plenary session held on May 26, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat presented the Government’s activities towards developing light industry.  According to PM J.Erdenebat, the economic growth has shown increases in the first quarter of 2017. The major products in the sector, namely cashmere, wool, leather, textiles, wood and carpentry products constitute 60 percent of the total output of the industry. As of 2016, around 2 thousand factories were operating in this field, providing workplace for 48.8 thousand people.  
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Marmot statue made of hunting traps erected against poaching
A statue of marmots, made of hunting traps was erected in Bayan-Uul soum of Dornod aimag. Mongolia’s Network of Managed Resource Protected Areas with MON/13/303 project is being implemented by the UN Development Program and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The project implementors jointly with the Department of Specially Protected Areas Administration initiated and financed to construct the monument with an aim to inspire people to conserve marmots and their habitat to raise the population and stop illegal hunting. 
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Final stage of project on mother and child’s health launched
"Innovation in maternal and newborn health services, Mongolia: from pilot to Institutionalization”, the exit phase of the Telemedicine project was launched today, May 29. The project has been under realization since 2007 with support of UN Population Fund and the Government of Luxembourg.
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National currency rate strengthened amid foreign exchange reserves increase
Mongolian national currency rate against US dollar has been tightened in the last several days. According to the Bank of Mongolia, today, May 29, buy rate of one USD equals to MNT2395, and sell rate equals to MNT2406.50 on the interbank foreign exchange platform.  A few days ago, for example on May 25, buy rate was MNT2405 and sell rate was MNT2411.
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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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Deputy PM attends UN disaster risk reduction forum in Mexico
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh attended the 5th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which took place in Cancun city, Mexico on May 22-26. During his participation in the event, he held a meeting with Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Home Affairs of India.
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First ever project to target financial consumer protection underway
The Asian Development Bank established a memorandum of understanding with Bank of Mongolia on realizing financial consumer protection sub-component of Supporting Financial sector development and stability of Mongolia project. Within the project, a study on financial consumer protection was carried-out and a recommendation was released. 
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Program for Herders’ pre-school children wraps up
Save the Children Mongolia and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports have successfully implemented a project that helps herders’ children make a good start to their education. The project demonstrated significant results for 8,500 herder children, their parents, teachers, community and rural areas.
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Mongolian judo team follows Japan and S.Korea by medal count
Members of Mongolian national team of judo has won one gold, three silver and five bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, commenced on May 26 in Hong Kong. 18 judokas represented Mongolia at the championships, which attracted a total of 244 wrestlers from 29 countries.
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May 29 events
Following events are expected on May 29, Monday.  
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‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 3 hours
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 4 hours
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 4 hours
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 4 hours
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 6 hours
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 6 hours
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 23 hours
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 23 hours
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 23 hours
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 23 hours
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 1 day
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 1 day
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 1 day
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 1 day
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 1 day
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 1 day
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 1 day
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 1 day
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 1 day
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 1 day
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 2 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 2 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 2 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 2 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 2 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 2 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 2 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 2 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 3 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 3 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 3 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 3 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 3 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 3 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 3 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 3 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 3 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 3 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 3 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 3 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 3 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 3 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 6 days
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 6 days
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 6 days
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 6 days
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 6 days
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 6 days
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 6 days
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 6 days
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 6 days
Protective Equipment and Devices Handed Over 6 days
PM Zandanshatar Meets President Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok 6 days
‘Nairamdal’ International Children’s Camp Hosts Over 100 Foreign Children This Summer 6 days
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Samantha Mostyn Arrives for State Visit 6 days
'Heritage of Artistry' Family and Generational Art Exhibition Opens 6 days
PM Zandanshatar Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum 7 days
Total Assets of Banking Sector Rise by 15 Percent 7 days
Experts from 23 Countries Compete in Asia-Pacific CyberDrill 7 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025’ Held 7 days
Chinggis Khaan Documentary to Premiere in Mongolia 7 days
Altanbulag Port Expansion to Boost Transport Traffic by 3 to 4 Times 7 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Eurasian Market Open to Mongolia’s Agricultural Sector 7 days
Discussions Held on Satellite City Development and Relocation of Government Institutions 7 days
Speaker Amarbayasgalan to Visit Kazakhstan 7 days
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