Politics
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos
The Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, received the Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, on August 21, 2025.
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Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth
Member of Parliament and Head of the Standing Committee on Justice Tsogtbaatar Damdin received First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Park Yoonjoo on August 21, 2025.
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Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, received Senior Minister of State of Foreign and Home Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, Sim Ann, on August 21, 2025.
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FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized
The “24th Senior Officials’ Meeting” of the “10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting” of the “Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation” (FEALAC) was held on August 21, 2025.
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US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project
Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs Munkhbaatar Lkhagva received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia, Richard Buangan, on August 20, 2025.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held official talks in Ulaanbaatar on August 20, 2025.
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The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway
The 10th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) is currently being held in Ulaanbaatar.
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Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply
The “Fourth Mongolia-South Korea Strategic Forum” took place at the State Palace on August 20, 2025.
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Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies
The total number of staff in government agencies has been reduced by 300.
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Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav, received Ambassador-designate of Canada to Mongolia, Mr. Stephen Doust, and accepted the copy of his Letter of Credence.
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PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy”
By the order of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, the Government was instructed to eliminate inefficient expenses and optimize the structure and staffing of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and factories. The Prime Minister met with officials from the “Erdenes Mongol” Group and its subsidiaries to review the results of the official directive.
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Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, arrived in Mongolia on August 19, 2025, for an official visit.
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Official COP17 Logo Approved
The Government of Mongolia and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have approved the official logo of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17), to be held in Ulaanbaatar from August 17 to 28, 2026.
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FEALAC and Mongolia
Mongolia will serve as Co-Chair (East Asia Regional Coordinator) of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) for the 2025–2027 term. Mongolia will host the 10th FEALAC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the Senior Officials’ Meeting on August 20-22, 2025. In connection with this, we present an article by Dr. Sc., Professor Ulambayar Denzenlkham.
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Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement”
The Government is prioritizing the advancement of the Mongolia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav visited “Shivee-Ovoo” JSC on August 16, 2025.
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Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, a delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an official visit to Mongolia on August 19–23, 2025.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased
Minister of Education Mr. Naranbayar Purevsuren received a delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia, Her Excellency Ms. Borbala Anna Obrusanszki, on August 14, 2025.
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ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens
Minister of Education Mr. Naranbayar Purevsuren held an official meeting with a delegation led by Country Director for Mongolia of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Shannon Cowling, on August 14, 2025.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav, received United Nations Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar during their meeting on August 14, 2025.
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PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 2 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 2 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 3 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 3 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 3 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 3 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 3 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 3 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 3 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 3 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 3 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 4 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 4 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 4 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 4 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 5 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 5 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 5 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 5 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 5 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 5 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 6 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 6 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 6 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 6 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 6 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 6 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 9 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 9 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 9 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 10 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 10 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 10 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 10 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 11 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 11 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 11 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 11 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 11 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 11 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 12 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 12 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 12 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 12 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 12 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 12 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 13 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 13 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 13 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 13 days
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