Politics
Ambassador gets acquainted with conditions of students studying in Cuba
On February 19-23, Mongolian Ambassador to Cuba Sh. Battsetseg met with officials of Cuban universities, including Medical University of Camagüey, the University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos, the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, and Technological University of Habana José Antonio Echeverría, where Mongolian students study, and personally got acquainted with the learning and living environment of the students.
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Mongolian PM becomes the first person in the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine—‘AstraZeneca’ at the 2nd Central Hospital today, launching the start of the nation’s vaccination program that will enable the country to return to normal.
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Foreign Affairs Minister receives EU Ambassador Traian Hristea
On February 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg received Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia Traian Hristea.
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Ambassador of Mongolia to Lithuania B.Dorj presents his credentials
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Lithuania B.Dorj presented his letter of credence virtually to President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda on February 22.
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Foreign Minister meets Ambassador of South Korea
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Battsetseg received  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yeo-hong on February 22. 
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Bilateral cooperation in agricultural sector discussed
During the meeting with Dr. Pakdemerli, Minister of Agriculture of Turkey, Mongolian Ambassador Bold Ravdan stressed the importance of promptıng the 2018 MOU in the field of agriculture into an action with mutual efforts, hence agreed to work towards establishing an inter-ministerial working group. 
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PM meets UK Ambassador
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia Philip Malone on February 19. 
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Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene receives EU Ambassador
On February 18, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene received Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia Traian L. Hristea.
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Mongolia and Turkey to activate cooperation in air transport and tourism
On February 18, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia Ahmet Yazal.
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PM meets German Ambassador
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Jorn Rosenberg on February 18.
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Prime Minister receives Canadian Ambassador
On February 18, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene received  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Mongolia Catherine Ivkoff.
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PM discusses bilateral cooperation with ROK Ambassador
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yeo-hong on February 18.
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Ambassador to ROK presents her credentials
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Korea N.Erdenetuya presented her letter of credence to ROK President Moon Jae-in on February 17.
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Prime Minister asks for U.S. support for access to COVID-19 vaccine
On February 18, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene held a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski. 
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Government organizations ordered to work under cost-saving mode through 2021
On February 17, the cabinet held a regular weekly meeting and issued an order to all state and local government organizations and wholly or partially state-owned entities, excluding those organizations directly responding to COVID-19, to take following cost-saving measures until the end of 2021. 
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First doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be brought from India next week
Mongolia is planning to bring first doses of Oxford - AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on February 22 and start vaccination immediately the next day, February 23, in phases. 
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Altanbulag border port to return to full operations on February 23
On February 17, the cabinet held a regular weekly meeting and made a decision to resume full operations of the Altanbulag auto vehicle border crossing checkpoint in Selenge aimag starting February 23.
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PM receives WHO Resident Representative
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene yesterday received UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra, UNICEF Representative Alex Heikens and WHO Resident Representative in Mongolia Sergey Diorditsa, exchanging views on vaccination.
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Interim regulation for calculating COVID-19 spread and prevention to be approved
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan has issued an order to set up a working group to develop temporary regulation designed for measures for Covid-19 prevention and calculating the coronavirus spread. 
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Lunar New Year Greetings from President Khaltmaagiin Battulga
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered a televised speech on the first day of the Year of the Ox.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 9 hours
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 13 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 14 hours
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 1 day
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 1 day
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 1 day
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 2 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 3 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 3 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 3 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 4 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 4 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 4 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 4 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 4 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 5 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 5 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 7 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 7 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 7 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 8 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 8 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 8 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 8 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 8 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 8 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 8 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 8 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 8 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 8 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 8 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 9 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 9 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 9 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 9 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 9 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 9 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 10 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 10 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 10 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 10 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 10 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 10 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 11 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 11 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 11 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 11 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 11 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 11 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 11 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 12 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 12 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 12 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 14 days
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