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Agricultural Minister holds virtual meeting with Ambassador of Mongolia to ROK
On May 5, Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan held a virtual meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Korea (ROK) N.Erdenetuya to discuss further development of partnership with the ROK Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
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Construction launched on new vaccines central storage building
On May 5, UNICEF in partnership with the Government of Mongolia and the Ministry of Health started the construction work of the new vaccines central storage building at the National Center for Communicable Diseases funded by the World Bank. 
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Foreign Minister participates in AmCham monthly meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Battsetseg participated yesterday in a meeting themed ‘Diplomacy During Pandemic’ hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (AmCham) as a guest speaker.
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Government decides to ease lockdown restrictions from May 8
At its meeting dated May 5, the Cabinet decided to scale the country’s coronavirus emergency regime level of current Red Level down to Orange Level starting from May 8 to June 5. 
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Another batch of 148,800 doses of VeroCell vaccine arrived in Mongolia
Another batch of 148,800 doses of VeroCell vaccine developed by Sinopharm Company of China was brought by a flight operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines on May 4. 
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1,128 new COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 1,128 new cases of COVID-19 detected in the past 24 hours.
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USAID workshop among members of Mongolia’s Parliament discusses increasing citizen engagement
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today, May 4, organized a discussion with members of Mongolia’s Parliament, or State Great Khural, on ways to increase citizen engagement in the political process.  The event is the latest in a series of workshops on legislative transparency taking place under USAID’s Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in the Electoral and Political Processes in Mongolia (SWYEEPPM) program.
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Mongolia, Hong Kong to explore possibility of establishing free trade agreement
Consul General of Mongolia in Hong Kong G.Jargalsaikhan met with Director-General of the Trade and Industry Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAP Brian Lo and Deputy Director-General Francis Ho on April 29.
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Mongolia, Hong Kong to cooperate in investment field
Representatives of the National Development Agency and Hong Kong's InvestHK participated in an online meeting organized by the Consulate General of Mongolia in Hong Kong and exchanged views on the specifics of the investment climate and policies of the two countries and issues of supporting companies.
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Two helicopters brought from France
As part of the project on the establishment of Air Rescue Unit at the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and supply of helicopters, two EC-145 helicopters for emergency medical services and search-and-rescue operations were brought into the country through Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint. 
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Labor Minister participates in SDG 16 Conference
H.E. Ariunzaya Ayush, Minister for Labour and Social Protection, participated as a speaker in the SDG 16 Conference, organized between April 28-30, 2021.
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Stefanie Burri: Mongolia to become ready soon to share its experience on sustainable development
A National Conference on 'Collaborative initiative and partnership for Education for Sustainable Development' kicked off virtually on May 3. 
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1,015 new COVID-19 cases recorded, total reaches 40,396
According to the Ministry of Health, 1,015 people were detected with coronavirus nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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New oxygen plant at NCCD becomes ready for operation
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan got acquainted with a new oxygen generator plant, which is being established at the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). 
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Public COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerated to rural aimags
Starting May 3, Sunday, the public vaccine rollout has been intensified to cover residents in rural aimags of the country. On this day, consignments of additional 93,000 doses of vaccines against coronavirus were sent to 11 aimags from Ulaanbaatar city under security escort. 
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Mongolia reports 911 new COVID-19 cases, two COVID-19 related deaths
 911 people were detected with coronavirus nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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20,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine brought in Mongolia
On May 1, Mongolia received the first batch of 20,000 doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, informs B.Battsetseg, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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247 citizens arrive on a Seoul-Ulaanbaatar flight
An Asiana Airlines charter flight carrying 247 passengers landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar at 3.50 am on May 2. 
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Mongolia starts vaccination for foreign nationals
Countries around the world have launched vaccination campaigns in their effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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COVID-19: 1,306 new cases detected
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on May 1, it was reported that 1,306 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 13,506 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. About 90 percent of the new cases are close contacts of previously confirmed cases.
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89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 4 hours
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 6 hours
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 6 hours
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 hours
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 hours
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 9 hours
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 10 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 1 day
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 1 day
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 1 day
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 1 day
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 2 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 2 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 2 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 2 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 2 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 2 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 2 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 2 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 2 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 2 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 5 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 5 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 5 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 5 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 6 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 6 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 6 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 6 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 6 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 6 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 6 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 6 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 6 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 6 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 6 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 6 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 7 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 7 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 7 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 7 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 7 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 7 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 7 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 7 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 7 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 7 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 8 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 8 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 8 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 8 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 8 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 8 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 8 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 8 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 8 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 9 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 9 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 9 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 9 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 12 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 12 days
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