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Permanent Representative to International Maritime Organization presents letter of credence
On April 20, S.Bayar, Ambassador of Mongolia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland presented his letter of credence to Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the IMO. After handing over the letter of credence to the IMO Secretary-General, the two parties exchanged views on cooperation between Mongolia and the IMO. 
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President on a working trip to Dornod
President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Choibalsan city, provincial center of Dornod aimag on April 24, Monday, and held a meeting with the locals to introduce the outcome of his activities during his 8-year tenure from 2009 to 2017. His working visit to the province wraps up today, April 25.
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Congratulatory letters exchanged on anniversaries of diplomatic ties
The 25th anniversaries of the establishment of diplomatic relations of Mongolia with the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan were marked respectively on April 22, 23 and 24.
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PM addresses national convention of conservationists
Under the auspices of Prime Minister of Mongolia, the second National Convention of Conservation Communities took place on April 21, Friday, gathering about 800 individuals from the capital city and provinces.
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Bilateral ties between Mongolia and Japan discussed
On April 21, Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia received M.Takaoka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia to exchange their comprehensive opinions on the present issues of relations between Mongolia and Japan.
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Ambassador O.Och presents credentials to King Philippe of Belgium
O.Och, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Belgium, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Philippe, King of the Belgians on April 19, 2017.
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Amendments to Labor Law approved
The Parliament approved amendments to the Labor law at today’s plenary session. It is common that employers in manufacturing and service sectors hire persons without establishing labor contract and not giving salaries for a certain period of time. Therefore, lawmakers included new articles on probationary and training periods to regulate the issue in detail. The amendments indicated that an employer can make employee practice, following an experienced employee to improve his/her skill and experience and the probationary period should not exceed 3 months.
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Landlocked countries’ Int’l think tank aspires to push forward trade liberalization
The International Think Tank for Landlocked Development Countries (ITT for LLDCs) and the University of Sydney jointly organized a conference themed “Exploring Connectivity in Landlocked Developing Countries” on April 20 at the UN House in Ulaanbaatar. The participants ran discussions under three spheres of connectivity: International trade; Information and communication technology; and Transport.  
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Election sub-commissions established in 32 countries
The General Election Commission in charge of organizing voting of the Presidential Election 2017 in foreign countries where Mongolian diplomatic missions are located, providing general guidelines and overseeing held a meeting on April 19.
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Agreement for China's USD 1 billion soft loan to be amended
The Cabinet agreed to discuss the amendments to the general agreement of up to USD 1 billion soft loan between the Government of Mongolia and Export-Import Bank of the People's Republic of China with corresponding Parliamentary standing committees. 
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Government and ADB agree to implement program to stabilize banking sector
The actual risk of irregularity in financial intermediary functions of banks is very high for some Mongolian banks due to the great amount of non-performing loans. In this regard, the government has agreed with the Asian Development Bank on implementing a Program on Restoration of Banking and Strengthening Financial Stability in order to compensate the financial deficit in banks to fulfill gaps of payment.
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ADB loan agreement backed
Yesterday, the Cabinet discussed and backed loan agreements between the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank to jointly implement “Social welfare support program-2” and “Restoring Bank sector and strengthening financial stability program”. Then the Cabinet decided to submit the agreements to relevant parliamentary standing committees for their consent.
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Salary loan interest rate to be lowered
During the yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Minister of Labor and Social Protection N.Nomtoibayar introduced about works being done to lower interest rate of salary loan of teachers, doctors and physicians of state owned schools and kindergartens and to invalidate fees.
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Mayor S.Batbold meets Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Mayor of the capital city and Governor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold's official visit to Japan continues, and he met with Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike on April 19, Wednesday.
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Defense Minister orders to hold officials accountable for training accident
In accordance with a direction given by the Prime minister, the Council of the Defense Minister convened yesterday, April 19, to discuss the issue of holding accountable certain military officials.
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Cabinet approves national Naadam budget
During its regular meeting on April 19, Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the budget of national Naadam festival in the capital city at MNT 2 billion and 107 million, permitting Finance Minister B.Choijilsuren to allocate the money from government reserve fund.
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All tender offers to be announced by May 1
During the Cabinet’s regular meeting on April 19, Wednesday, Minister of Finance B.Choijilsuren presented a report and assessment on the 2016 activities of general budget governors in response to which the Cabinet issued several orders.
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Presidential candidate nomination dates fixed
The nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election will take place on May 2-6, in compliance with the Law of Mongolia on Election which regulates that nomination of presidential candidates will begin 55 days prior to election day and end 5 days prior to the election day.
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Monthly information session by Foreign Ministry takes place
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia held a monthly “Information hour” meeting and gave information about main actions and measures being carried-out in foreign affairs for the media. Kh.Mandakhtsetseg, Director of the Department of Public Diplomacy and Communication informed about an online meeting of Ts.Munkh-Orgil with Mongolia's diplomatic missions abroad and non-government organizations and Mongolian nationals living in other countries. 45 diplomatic missions and 28 NGOs and associations of Mongolian nationals in foreign countries attended the meeting. 
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Czech Parliament delegates visit Mongolian Parliament
Czech parliament delegates headed by Zuzka Bebarova-Rujbrova, Member of Parliament, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Petitions and Head of Czech-Mongolian friendship group at the Czech Parliament are visiting Mongolia. Today, April 18, the delegates met with chairwoman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions D.Sarangerel, Chairman of Standing Committee on Justice Sh.Radnaased and others and the parties exchanged information on the activities of the Standing Committees.
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Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 3 hours
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 3 hours
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 3 hours
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 5 hours
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 5 hours
This Week in Mongolia 9 hours
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 3 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 3 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 3 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 3 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 3 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 3 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 3 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 4 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 4 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 4 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 4 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 4 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 5 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 5 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 5 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 5 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 5 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 5 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 5 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 5 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 5 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 6 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 6 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 6 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 6 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 6 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 7 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 7 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 7 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 7 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 7 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 7 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 10 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 10 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 10 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 10 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 10 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 10 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 10 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 11 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 11 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 11 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 11 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 11 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 11 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 12 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 12 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 12 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 12 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 12 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 13 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 13 days
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