Mongolian Teachers and Students Win the Cambridge Science Competition
Ulaanbaatar, February 20, 2024 /MONTSAME/. For the first time, the work of biology teachers and students from Mongolia won first place in the Cambridge Science Competition.Specifically, the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition is held annually among schools with the Cambridge program. Out of 270 teams participating in this Competition in 2023, "Biological Assessment of Water Quality of the Selbe River in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia" was conducted by ninth grade students of "Shine Ue" school with teachers S. Tamir and D. Chinzorig. The work won first place from Mongolia for the first time. They won not only the Best in East Asia November 2023 Award, but also the Best in World November 2023 Award.
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This Winter Mongolia Experiences the Heaviest Snowfall for the Last 50 Years
This winter holds the record for the most snow in Mongolia since 1975, having 9.6 mm of snowfall or 1.6 times more than the long-term average.
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Illegally Exported Dinosaur Fossils Returned to Mongolia
Sixteen dinosaur fossils, representing six distinct types and considered significant Mongolian cultural heritage, were repatriated to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on February 16, 2024. The handover to the relevant organizations occurred under the guidelines of the Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Notably, the collection includes a fossil of the "Alioramus" dinosaur, a member of the Tyrannosauridae family found exclusively within Mongolian territory.
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Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh Meets with Female Foreign Ministers
Ulaanbaatar, February 20, 2024 /MONTSAME/. During the 60th Munich Security Conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh met with female foreign ministers of some countries on February 17, 2024.The meeting, which is traditionally organized during the meetings of the United Nations and other international organizations, was attended by female foreign ministers from 10 countries, where they exchanged views on issues such as international governance, armed conflicts, climate change, trade, and ways to overcome international and regional challenges. At the meeting, Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh informed the attendees about the World Women's Forum planned to be organized in Ulaanbaatar in August 2024, upon the initiative of the President of Mongolia, and urged the ministers to actively participate.
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Transportation of Hay and Feed for Livestock Starts to Aimags and Soums Experiencing Harsh Wintering
Due to continued heavy snowfalls and storms in recent days, the wintering situation has worsened almost throughout the country. Today, the transportation of hay and feed for the herders to the countryside starts.  The Government decided to distribute 20 thousand tons of hay and feed from the State and Aimag’ Reserve Fund free of charge to aimags and soums which experiencing heavy wintering.
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Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi
On the sidelines of the 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany, Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and Director of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee Foreign Affairs Commission Office Wang Yi on February 17, 2024.
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Mongolian Siblings Triumph on Medal Podium at Ice Climbing World Championships
Ulaanbaatar, February 19, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The 2024 International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) Ice Climbing World Championships and World Cup concluded in Edmonton, Canada, on February 18, 2024.Mongolian athletes will soon be returning home after a successful participation in the Championships. Notably, Mongolian athletes achieved a historic milestone by winning silver and bronze medals for the first time at the Ice Climbing World Championships.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh Meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Ulaanbaatar, February 19, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the 60th Munich Security Conference on February 16, 2024. At the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the strengthened relations and cooperation between Mongolia and the United States, reaching the level of a "Strategic Third Neighborhood Partnership" as a result of the Official Visit of Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai to the United States in August 2023.
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This Week in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, February 19, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Summary of events for the week of February 19-25, 2024.In Ulaanbaatar:February 19: National Statistics Office will present the main social and economic indicators of Mongolia for January 2024.February 19: A press conference was announced about the start of the 2024 entrance exams at the Education Evaluation Center. Phone: 9592-2585.February 19: Information will be given on the topic "Let's get MNT 13.5 billion for the Merculedix vaccine for Hepatitis D and live a healthy life together." February 19: Joint Exhibition "Turning Connection" by Honored Cultural Worker of Mongolia, Artist Ts. Enkhjargal, and Foremost Cultural Worker, Artist U. Battsooj, a member of the Union of Mongolian Artists, will open at the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum.
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First Indian Mongolian Music Collaboration - "Duur" Song Releases
Cultural Envoy of Mongolia, Tsuur Player, Epic Singer, and Throat Singer Baatarjav Erdenetsogt, and famous Indian Bollywood Singer Mohit Chauhan released the first-ever Indo-Mongolian song “Duur” on the first day of Tsagaan Sar of 2024, the Year of Wooden Dragon.
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USD 10 Million Project to be Implemented for Advancing Eco-Friendly Agriculture
Ulaanbaatar, February 16, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Bat-Ulzii received Ambassador of Canada to Mongolia Sandra Choufani on February 16, 2024. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia reported that during the meeting, the two parties exchanged experiences in mitigating climate change, reducing desertification and land degradation, increasing forest reserves, and implementing the “One Billion Trees” National Campaign. Discussions also revolved around protecting specially protected areas that preserve natural and cultural wealth, improving proper use and protection management, and strengthening the capacity of environmentalists through enhanced cooperation between the administrations of specially protected areas.
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Mongolia is Home to 90 Percent of Global Wild Ass Population
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia has reported that Mongolia is home to approximately 89 thousand wild asses, constituting 90 percent of the global wild ass population.
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Minister of Health of Mongolia Visits the Republic of Buryatia
Ulaanbaatar, February 16, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Health Chinzorig Sodnom will get acquainted with the operation of the “KhurDan” state electronic service point, which has been opened at the Consulate General of Mongolia in Ulan-Ude, the capital of the Republic of Buryatia, Russian Federation. This point marks the 27th center to be opened in 19 countries overseas. With the opening of this service point, more than 400 citizens of Mongolia living in the Republic of Buryatia, Russian Federation, now have the opportunity to receive 467 types of services from 51 government organizations.
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Ambassador Gansukh Holds Meetings in Slovakia
Ambassador of Mongolia to the Slovak Republic residing in the Czech Republic Mr. Gansukh Damdin during his visit to Slovakia on February 12-13, 2024, attended a meeting of ambassadors on the occasion of New Year organized by H.E. Zuzana Čaputová-President of Slovak Republic.
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2024 Budget Amendments of Ulaanbaatar City to Include Funding for Metro Project
Draft Resolution on Renewal of the 2024 Budget for Capital City was submitted to the Governor of the Capital City, the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee, and the Chairman of Ulaanbaatar's Citizens' Representative Khural Batbayasgalan Jantsan on February 15, 2024.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with the UAE in Artificial Intelligence
Ulaanbaatar, February 16, 2024 /MONTSAME/. At the World Government Summit, Minister of Digital Development and Communications of Mongolia Uchral Nyam-Osor and Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Mohammad Al Gergawi announced the official start of cooperation between the governments of the two countries. On November 28-30, 2023, during the visit of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the UAE, a "Memorandum of Understanding between the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of Mongolia and the General Secretariat of the Cabinet of the UAE on the Exchange of Governance Development and Reform Experience" was established. 
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Germany to Provide Development Assistance of MNT 300 Billion to Mongolia until 2025
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Saiga Protection Work of Mongolia Appreciated
A study on saiga nutrition conducted by researcher Ch. Bayarmaa within the framework of a saiga protection project in 2023 attracted much attention of participants and received the Small Grants Programme Award.
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Junior Judokas Win Two Gold Medals in Italy
Ulaanbaatar, February 15, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Mongolian judokas achieved significant success at the Cadet European Cup 2024 held from 10 to 11 February, 2024, in Follonica, Italy, securing two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. In the men's -55 kg weight category, B. Bat-Enerel, an 11th-grade student at "Mon-Altius" high school and an athlete of the "Mon-Altius Tsagaanbaatar Academy," secured a gold medal. In the women's -48 kg category, J. Anudari, representing the "Jenko" club and the national team, also claimed gold in the competition held in Italy.
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Goal Set to Transport More Than Two Million Passengers
Ulaanbaatar, February 15, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The Ministry of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia has declared 2024 as the “Year of Development to Support Regional Development” and set a goal of transporting 2.2 million passengers in the air transport sector. In January 2024, 124.5 thousand passengers were transported internationally by air, representing a 51 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Additionally, 33.5 thousand passengers were transported domestically.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 13 hours
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 13 hours
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 13 hours
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 14 hours
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 14 hours
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 14 hours
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 14 hours
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 17 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 19 hours
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 19 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 1 day
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 1 day
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 1 day
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 1 day
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Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 3 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 3 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 3 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 3 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 3 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 3 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 3 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 3 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 3 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 4 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 4 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 4 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 4 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 5 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 5 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 5 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 5 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 5 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 5 days
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Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 8 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 8 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 8 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 8 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 8 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 8 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 8 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 9 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 9 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 9 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 9 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 9 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 9 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 10 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 10 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 10 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 10 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 10 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 11 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 11 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 11 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 11 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 11 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 11 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 11 days
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