Mongolia-Russia consular consultative meeting takes place
On May 22, the fifteenth consular consultative meeting between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Russia took place in Ulaanbaatar. At the meeting, the sides exchanged views on issues concerning consular affairs and protection of citizens’ rights and other issues of bilateral cooperation. The consular consultation was headed by Ya.Ariunbold, Director of Consular Department of Mongolian Foreign Ministry and N.M.Latipov, Vice Director of Consular Department of Russian Foreign Ministry. 
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Mazaalai miniature satellite to be launched in June
Mongolia’s very first satellite ‘Mazaalai’ will be sent to space with “SpaceX Falcon 9” rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Florida on June 2 at 5:50AM /Ulaanbaatar Time/. Aside from Mongolia, satellites of Japan, Nigeria, Ghana and Bangladesh will be delivered into space on this day. Three young Mongolian students pursuing doctorate degree at the Kyushu Institute of Technology finished building this miniature satellite on January 1, 2017. From determining the satellite’s roles to designing, developing and experimenting the satellite was all done by the students.
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Mongolia to host Asian Judo Championships 2020
During the Executive Committee meeting of Judo Union of Asia /JUA/ held on May 23 in Hong Kong, Mongolia became eligible to host Asian Judo Championships in 2020 the same year the Tokyo Olympic Games to be held. 
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UNECE launches environmental performance review of Mongolia
The Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Mongolia kicked off on 22 May 2017, with a field mission beginning in Ulaanbaatar. Fifteen experts from different countries and the United Nations secretariat will work in Mongolia for 10 days to review the country’s progress in improving environmental policies over the past three decades.
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Two resolutions sponsored by Mongolia adopted by ESCAP 73rd session
The 73rd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) convened from 15 to 19 May 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. Delegations from 45 member-states of the Commission attended the session, which was held under the theme of the “Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Energy” and discussed the issues related to enhancing cooperation on inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development in the region.
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May 24 events
Following events are expected on Thursday:
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Stock Exchange Weekly Review (May 15-19)
During the period between May 15 and 19, 2017, MSE conducted 5 trading sessions with a total value of MNT 27,874,192,387.2. The daily average trading valued at MNT 5.5 billion.             
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Mongol Rally 2017 approaching
On May 25-28, ‘Mongol Rally 2017’ three-day auto racing will take place covering a distance of about 15 thousand km in territories of four provinces of Mongolia The competition will be organized in six categories of automobiles, including UAZ, Jeep, UTV, ATV and motorcycle. 
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Mongolian delegates visit Czech Republic
 A delegation of Mongolia led by Ts.Batbayar, Deputy Minister of Environment and Tourism and J.Saule, Deputy Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry paid a working visit to the Czech Republic. Some 10 meat and meat product manufacturers were included in the delegation. Mongolian delegates met with Marian Jurecka, Czech Minister of Agriculture during an exhibition of livestock farming held in Brno city of Czech. The sides talked about potentials to widen the two countries' relations and cooperation in the agricultural sector. At the meeting, Czech Minister Marian Jurecka expressed his readiness to give support for implementing projects and programs in this area and introducing new technologies in Mongolia.
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Mongolian team performs historic best in AFC Futsal Championship
The biennial international “2017 AFC U-20 Futsal Championship” is taking place in Bangkok, Thailand between May 16 and 26. Under the head coach Erdene-Ochir Sandagdorj, Mongolian team won against the Chinese team and got qualified for the knockout stage.
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Ticket machines to be available for inter-city transportation
Two ticket machines for Inter-city transportation were installed at Dragon center and at Bayanzurkh passenger transportation center. The Ministry of Road and Transport Development, National Auto Transportation Center  and ‘Metatek’ Company are carrying out test for a month to introduce it to transportation services.
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Horse Festival to take place in Bulgan aimag next July
Next July, Horse Festival will take place in a place called Dondog bulag (meaning Dondog water well) near the Urmiin White Lake in Bulgan aimag. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of Bulgan aimag, the Horse Festival will be organized for the first time with an aim to develop tourism in rural areas of Mongolia, to promote culture and tradition of Mongolian herders, horses and airag (fermented milk of mares). 
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Mongolian and German health ministers pledge cooperation in training physicians
On the sidelines of her attendance in the 70th World Health Assembly, being held in Geneva, Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg met with her German counterpart Hermann Grohe and exchanged opinions on bilateral cooperation.   The dignitaries agreed on resuming annual consultative meetings of health to be hosted by both countries in turns.
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Parking complex to be built at entrance to hiking trail of Bogd Khan Mountain
A complex station of car and bicycle parking, bus stop and taxi stand will be built at the entrance to the hiking trail of the Bogd Khan Mountain, Strictly Prohibited Area (SPA), covering 1.2 ha of land. The Bogd Khan Mountain, lies in the south of Ulaanbaatar city is one of attractive traveling areas for Mongolians as well as foreigners.    There are three main routes of hiking trails to the Bogd Khan Mountain, and the busiest route Zaisan-Dugui Tsagaan-Baruun Shireet is occupied by 4000-5000 people during the weekends and 350-400 cars aggregate at the starting point, blocking the area. 
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Mongolia to cooperate with South Korea on crime prevention
On May 22, Member of Parliament and Head of Parliamentary Standing Committee on State Structure N.Enkhbold received U Sung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Korea to Mongolia. 
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Athlete B.Temuulen wins bronze medal from Ekaterinburg Grand Slam
Mongolian judoka B.Temuulen gained a bronze medal in the men’s +100 kg category during the Ekaterinburg Grand Slam-2017 held in Ekaterinburg city of Russia on May 20-21. 
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Training on statistical data integration ongoing
A two-day training themed ‘Information and Communication Technology statistics and international trends’ is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 22-23.
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Mongolian volleyball team loses to S.Koreans in close game
The final of a section of the East Asian Volleyball Championships was between the teams of Mongolia and South Korea on Monday. The Mongolian team was defeated by 2:3 in a very close match, and was qualified for the semi-final. Mongolia’s first rival in the semi-final will be Japan. In Section A, South Korea is to play against Macao, which Mongolia clean swept by 3:0 in the first match.
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Student soldiers satisfied with theoretical training
Students partaking in the ongoing ‘Student Soldier’ program expressed their satisfaction at the program’s quality and benefits to Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri and Minister of Defense B.Bat-Erdene on May 22, Monday.
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7374 Mongolians to vote for president from abroad
The registration of Mongolians living abroad for the upcoming Presidential election was completed by May 20, reported the General Election Commission (GEC) on May 22, 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 22 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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