The King of the Great Mongol Gobi
The Mongolian Camel Festival is a spectacular winter event that attracts numerous tourists to Uvurkhangai aimag, Mongolia.
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of December 25-31.
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New Image Cast Voting Machines to be Used for 2024 Parliamentary Election
A resolution on the use of voting equipment for the 2024 parliamentary elections was approved at the State Great Khural session, which took place on December 21, 2023.
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Moon Dance Wins Bronze Medal at the World Championship Formation Latin Adult
Moon Dance team is strongly representing Asia in the World Championships won a bronze, becoming the first team in Mongolia and in Asia to medal at the World Championships for two consecutive years.
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Mongolia Continues Long-term Cooperation in Conservation
The Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai received Prasanna De Silva, WWF's Regional Director in Asia Pacific, and Jeff Parrish, the Deputy Director of De Neche Conservancy on December 20, 2023.
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Korean Volunteers to Work in Mongolian Schools
The opening ceremony of the Seoul Youth Volunteer Program was held on December 20, 2023, at the Continental Hotel. A total of 40 volunteers appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will work in Mongolia for three months.
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The Sustainable Livelihood - 3 Project Implemented in 2023
The third stage of the Sustainable Livelihood - 3 project will be over in 2023. Since 2017 as part of the Sustainable Livelihood-3 project, MNT 48.5 billion incentive was given to the the soums whose activities of the Local Development Funds (LDF) have been evaluated well. Also, MNT 1.8 trillion allocated to the LDF from 2013 to 2023 was spent on investments based on the needs of residents.
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on December 20, 2023, the Cabinet made the following decisions:
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The Conservation Trust Fund to Be Established in Mongolia
The Office of the President of Mongolia, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, and the Bank of Mongolia are organizing a series of meetings to create a financial system to combat climate change. Earlier a discussion was organized on "Creating a climate finance system," and another discussion on "Practical implementation of policy measures taken against climate change" was held on December 19, 2023, at the Bank of Mongolia.
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State Emergency Commission Reports on Severe Wintering Situation
Mongolia is experiencing an extremely harsh winter starting in early winter. 81 percent of Mongolia's territory is covered with snow, and winter and spring of 2023-2024 are forecasted to be challenging due to increasing cold, heavy snowfall, and snowstorms. Mongolia has not experienced such a severe zud in the past 20 years, notes Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) S. Amarsaikhan. 
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"Pearson English" Program Successfully Implemented in Schools
The Pearson English program aims to minimize the gap in the quality of education through e-learning platforms. 
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NUM Research Laboratories Introduce Innovative Products
The School of Advanced Studies of the National University of Mongolia (NUM) organized a Face-to-face Forum "Teaching-Research-Industry" on December 18, 2023, at the Center for Teacher and Student Excellence at the NUM.
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President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Paid a State Visit to France
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Mongolia and China to Cooperate on Protection of White-naped Cranes
Protected Areas of Mongolia and China agreed to cooperate to protect the White-naped Cranes. Specifically, a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation between the Khurkh Khuiten Nature Reserve (KKNR) and the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve was signed on December 18, 2023.
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Hunnu Air Starts Operating Direct Flights to Dubai, the UAE
Hunnu Air started operating direct flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on December 16, 2023. The flight will be conducted every Saturday.
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Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Participates in COP28
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Mongolia and Laos to Enrich Relations with Trade and Economic Cooperation
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Relations of Mongolia and Vietnam Towards Comprehensive Partnership
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President Khurelsukh Congratulates Erdenebalsuren on Election as ICC Judge
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Erdenebalsuren Damdin on December 15, 2023. President Khurelsukh congratulated Justice Erdenebalsuren on his election to the International Criminal Court, wishing him success in his future endeavors. 
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More than 800 Librarians Trained through the Project "Library Without Borders"
The closing Ceremony of the project "Library Without Borders" took place on December 13, 2023. The project was launched by the Australian Embassy in collaboration with the National Library of Mongolia and the Mongolian Library Association in September 2022 to support the development of local libraries. 
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 8 hours
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 hours
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 hours
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 hours
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 hours
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 hours
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 10 hours
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 12 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 14 hours
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 14 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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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 1 day
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 2 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 2 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 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 3 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 3 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 4 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 7 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 8 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 8 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 8 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 8 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 8 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 8 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 9 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 9 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 9 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 10 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 10 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 10 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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