Politics
President extends greetings on Children’s Day
June 1 - Children’s Day is celebrated in Mongolia as an official public holiday to honor the children. Each year, various public celebratory activities had been organized, including the “Mongolian Children” large-scale event for children at the central square in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Ulaanbaatar Mayor participates in UCLG session
The session of the Executive Bureau of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) was held online on May 29 and the Governor of the Capital City and the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan participated in it.
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Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with Indian counterpart
Minister of Foreign Minister D. Tsogtbaatar held a phone conversation with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on May 29.
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EU, Mongolia sign financing agreement for EU Budget Support programme
The European Union supports Mongolia’s efforts in boosting employment and improving transparency in public finances with a grant of 50.8 million euros (MNT 155.7 billion).
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People in mandatory isolation ineligible to vote
Citizens, who are at isolation accommodations due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, are ineligible to vote for an upcoming parliamentary election on June 24, reported L. Munkhtushig, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at today’s regular press briefing of the Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission (SEC).
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Construction of Chinggis Khaan Museum to be completed by December 2020
On May 27, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh visited the construction site of the Chinggis Khaan Museum. In about 2 months since its construction launch, the foundation of the building has been completed, kicking off the work for the ground floor recently.  
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Finance Minister meets ADB Country Director
On May 26, Minister of Finance Ch. Khurelbaatar and ADB Country Director for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran met to conclude ADBs country programming mission for 2020.
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Prime Minister meets young entrepreneurs
Yesterday, May 26, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh met with representatives of ‘Dreamers’ association of young entrepreneurs, owners of startup companies and founders of tech-based companies.  
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UNDP to provide USD 200 thousand for Mongolia's COVID-19 response
On May 26, Deputy prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met with Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mongolia Elaine Conkievich.
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Heightened state of readiness extended until June 30
The Cabinet, at its today’s regular meeting, approved a resolution to extend the heightened state of readiness until June 30.
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Certificate of humanitarian aid to Russia presented
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia I. K. Azizov at the Parliament House today and handed over the certificate of humanitarian aid.
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Amendment to Constitution comes into force today
The amendments to the Constitution of Mongolia, which were adopted by the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural on 14 November 2019, entered into force at 12.00 AM of May 25, 2020, today, or at the hour of Horse of the third day of the first summer month of the year of Metal Rat of the Seventeenth 60-year Cycle by the Mongolian calendar. 
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SEC supports extending heightened state of readiness, Cabinet to decide May 27
At today’s extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), all the SEC members voted in favor of extending the period of the heightened state of readiness, which expires on May 31, for another month or until June 30.
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Deputy PM briefs on implementation of Mongolia's COVID-19 response measures
An extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) is currently taking place at the State House. Reports and discussions about the implementation of the precautionary measures being taken against the COVID-19 pandemic are being held during the meeting.
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13 parties, 4 coalitions and 137 independent candidates file to run for elections
The General Election Commission (GEC) announced that it has completed receiving documents of candidates nominated by the political parties or coalitions as well as independent candidates, who are registered to participate in the 2020 election to the State Great Khural.
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'Garden of Friendship' nestled for 60th anniversary for Mongolia-Cuba diplomatic relations
This year, Mongolia and the Republic of Cuba are marking their 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. 
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new factory building of Biocombinat
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new factory building of Biocombinat in Songino yesterday, on May 21. The ceremony was attended online by István Joó, Deputy State Secretary for Export Development of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, from Budapest.
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About 500 Mongolians to return from Russia next week
The Embassy of Mongolia to the Russian Federation informed that it is working to bring Mongolian nationals, including students, who are in European part of Russia, on May 25 by a charter flight, and also allow Mongolians in cities along the Ural Mountains and Western Siberia of Russia to enter to their home country through Kyakta-Altanbulag border checkpoint on May 26-27.     
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Meat aid worth of USD 1 million to be delivered to Russia
The Cabinet, at its May 20 meeting, decided to deliver a USD 1 million-worth meat aid to the Russian Federation, reported Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar.   
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Air border crossing point to be transferred to Chinggis Khaan airport
 At its regular meeting today, the Cabinet approved a resolution on some actions on airport.
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Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 1 hour
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Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
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Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 5 days
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Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 5 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 5 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 6 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 6 days
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Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 7 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 7 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 7 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 7 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 7 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 7 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 8 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 8 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 8 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 8 days
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The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 8 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 8 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 8 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 11 days
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State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 11 days
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President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 11 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 11 days
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Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 11 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 11 days
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