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171 Mongolians return from Russia
This morning at 6.30 am on May 26, a charter flight from Moscow, Russia landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, bringing back 171 Mongolian citizens.
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North Korean Ambassador visits MAS Institute of International Affairs
Diplomatic representatives led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Mongolia O Sung Ho visited the Institute of International Affairs of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences on May 22.
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62th academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences held
The 62nd academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences was held in online format for the first time today, May 25, at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS).
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Honorary Consul to Uzbekistan pledges to support Mongolian athletes
Mr D. Otgondalai, member of the Executive Committee of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC), head of Athletes’ Commission and bronze medallist of RIO-2016 Olympic Games and World Championships, held a meeting with Mr Abdugafur Rahmanov, Mongolian Honorary Consul to Uzbekistan, exchanging views on cooperation. 
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EU and UNFAO work in Khuvsgul aimag
A joint team led by Traian Hristea, Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia, and Vinod Ahuja, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UNFAO) in Mongolia, worked in Khuvsgul aimag for 3 days to meet local authorities, partners and beneficiaries to see the implementation of ongoing projects in the region. 
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Playtime Festival postponed until next year
One of the biggest live music festivals in Mongolia, Playtime, that was originally scheduled for July 16-19, 2020, has been postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
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Memorandum signed to open U.S. cultural and information center in Darkhan
U.S. Embassy officials led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski worked in Darkhan city, Darkhan Uul-aimag, on May 22.
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Project to empower women in rural economy to be carried out in Khentii aimag
Geres Mongolia and Governor of Khentii aimag have established a Memorandum of Understanding on realizing a project entitled “Promoting the role of women in rural economic development” in five soums of the aimag.
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Japan to provide non-refundable aid to Mongolia
On May 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar had a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu.
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Citizens involved in ger area redevelopment project receive apartment keys
The Capital City Housing Corporation launched a project last November to offer citizens ready-to-occupy apartments in exchange for their land with the purpose of reducing air, soil, and other environmental pollution in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Save the Children donates equipment to NEMA
Save the Children Japan donated laptop, color printing and GPS device that are worth of MNT 5 million to the National Emergency Management Agency on May 21.
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Veritech ERP-based Covid-19 emergency management information system launched
The State Emergency Commission and the Ministry of Health are launching Veritech ERP platform based “Covid-19 Emergency management information system” for multi-stakeholder cooperation and preventing coronavirus spread in Mongolia.
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One new COVID-19 case confirmed, total 141
In Mongolia, one new COVID-19 case was recorded, bringing the total number into 141, reported D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the NCCD, at today’s daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health.   
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Foreign Minister hands over chairmanship of 75th session of UN ESCAP
The 76th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) was held today, May 21 via videoconferencing. Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar chaired the opening of the session.   
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Mongolian author’s book debuts at #2 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases
An English book written by Mongolian author Gerelchimeg (Zuugii) Boldbaatar ‘The Right to Dream’ that hit the local bookstores in Mongolian in late 2019 was launched on Amazon and Barnes and Noble on May 18.
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U.S. Ambassador expresses wish to observe upcoming Parliamentary election
Head of the General Election Commission (GEC) Ch.Sodnomtseren held a meeting with Ambassador of the United States to Mongolia Michael Klecheski on May 20.
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‘Switch Off Air Pollution’ project keeps providing jobs during COVID-19
‘Switch Off Air Pollution’ project aims to retrofit and insulate 1000 households in ger peri-urban district of Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. It trains brigades and craftsmen on energy efficient insulation to get certified, who, then, will insulate households that will be 30% more energy efficient at minimum and decrease coal emission in the same percentage as the result of the proper insulation. 
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1,600 vulnerable children to receive nutrition, education, health kits
People in Need international non-governmental organization with support from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany (German Embassy) in Mongolia is providing – for the third time – an additional round of support to 1600 vulnerable children with nutrition, education and health kits in five districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as Nalaikh. 
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Nalaikh International Logistics Park to be established
At its regular meeting on May 19, Ulaanbaatar city council approved a draft resolution to build an international logistics park as part of the building material wholesale and retail center to be built in Nalaikh district.
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Frontline civil servants to be involved in rental apartment program
At its regular meeting convened today, May 20, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on providing public servants and special civil servants with rent-to-own apartments. 
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 9 hours
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 2 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 2 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 2 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 3 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 3 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 3 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 3 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 3 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 3 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 3 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 4 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 4 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 4 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 4 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 4 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 4 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 4 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 4 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 5 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 5 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 5 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 6 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 6 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 6 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 6 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 6 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 6 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 6 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 6 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 7 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 7 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 7 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 7 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 9 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 10 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 10 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 11 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 11 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 11 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 11 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 11 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 11 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 11 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 12 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 12 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 12 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 12 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 12 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 12 days
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