Politics
Mongolia welcomes high-level meeting of South and North Korea
On January 9, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia issued a statement regarding the high-level meeting of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea. 
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City Council and UNDP discuss cooperation
Mongolia proposed to improve the outcome of UN Development Programme project ‘Strengthening Representative Bodies in Mongolia’ (SRBM) by providing capacity building training to public servants working in local Citizens’ Representative Khurals.
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Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and France to hold meeting
A consultative meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and France will be held in Ulaanbaatar city on January 12.
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PM to visit the Republic of Korea
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is to pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea on January 15-17 at the invitation of his counterpart Lee Nak-yeon. It will be his first official visit since taking office in October, 2017.
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Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry to implement 11 national programs this year
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI) will realize 11 national programs in 2018. 
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Minister Kh.Badelkhan meets Ambassador of China
Minister of Construction and Urban Development Kh.Badelkhan met Ambassador of China to Mongolia Xing Haiming on January 8.
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DPRK Ambassador presents diplomatic credentials
President Kh.Battulga accepted letter of credence of the newly affiliated Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Mongolia, Mr O Sung Ho on January 8. 
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Prime Minister reports on progress of ger area re-planning
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh affirmed the continuation of Housing Mortgage Program in order to intensify conversion of ger areas into apartment towns during his report to Parliament on January 5.
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Parliament adopts resolution instead of state of emergency
On January 5, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold said that a state of emergency will not be declared in Ulaanbaatar to fight air pollution, a measure proposed by President Kh.Battulga.
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President demands solid measures against air pollution
President Kh.Battulga has urged the Parliament to take decisive measures to improve air quality in the capital city, expressing his concerns regarding the deteriorating situation.
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Government to buy 49 per cent share of Erdenet Mining Corporation
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The Government made a decision to buy 49 percent shares of Erdenet Mining Corporation and Mongolrostsvestmet LLC on its January 4 irregular meeting. 
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Pension loan rates to be cut
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Minister of Labor and Social Protection S.Chinzorigt was instructed by the Cabinet to cooperate with Central and commercial banks in systematically lowering interest rates of pension loans.
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Amendment to law on deposit insurance approved
During its meeting on January 03, the Cabinet discussed and agreed to submit amendments to the law on deposit insurance and amendments to related laws to the Parliament.
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Cabinet Meeting in brief
During its regular meeting on January 3, the Cabinet made following decisions.
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Ger areas produce around 80 percent of Ulaanbaatar smog
“Reduction of air pollution in the capital city comes down to the reduction of smoke produced by ger areas,” said academician D.Regdel, President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences on January 3.
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Cabinet opts for capacity boost in thermal power plants
The Cabinet has resolved to increase the capacities of the Thermal Power Plants III and IV in an effort to reduce air pollution.
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Ambassador-at-Large B.Mandakhbileg met Ambassadors of France and Germany
Ambassador-at-Large B.Mandakhbileg met Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Mongolia Elisabeth Barsacq and the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Stefan Duppel on January 03.
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Speaker reviews Parliament’s activities since election
The Mongolian Parliament passed 525 bills, including 56 independent laws since it was formed, reported Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold.
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Open Government Partnership experts to work in Mongolia
Experts from the Support Unit of the Washington-based Open Government Partnership (OGP) will arrive in Mongolia in March this year.
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Mongolia and Canada to mark 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations
2018 marks the 45th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Canada.
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Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 6 hours
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 2 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 2 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 2 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 3 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 3 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 3 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 3 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 3 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 3 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 3 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 3 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 3 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 3 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 3 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 4 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 4 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 4 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 4 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 4 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 4 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 5 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 5 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 5 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 5 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 5 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 5 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 5 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 6 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 6 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 6 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 6 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 6 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 6 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 7 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 7 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 7 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 7 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 7 days
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Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 9 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 9 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 9 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 9 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 9 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 9 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 9 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 9 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 10 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 10 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 10 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 10 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 10 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 10 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 10 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 10 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 10 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 10 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 10 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 11 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 11 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 11 days
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