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War veteran Ya. Altangerel awarded with anniversary medal
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree to award the Mongolian war veterans, who fought in the Great Patriotic War, with the medal for the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
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Illegal structures to be replaced by family health center
Ulaanbaatar Land Administration Department is freeing up lands that have illegal constructions on them in accordance with the order No. A/513 of the Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar to build playgrounds, two-story parking lots, pedestrian paths, and gardens with the purpose of ensuring a healthy and safe living and working environment for citizens, improving land use, and increasing the availability of pedestrian walkways.
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UN to render support to online learning
On April 22, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg received United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia Mr. Tapan Mishra and UNICEF Representative in Mongolia Mr. Alex Heikens.
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Draft principles for economic and social growth in 2021 to be submitted to Parliament
At its regular meeting dated on April 22, the Cabinet discussed and agreed to submit a draft resolution on Main Directions for Economic and Social Development of Mongolia in 2021 to the Parliament.  
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Police Service Development Program approved
At its regular meeting on April 22, the Cabinet passed the 2020-2024 Police Service Development Program as the previous five-year phase of the program has been completed and added it to the list of national programs.
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Mongolia ranks 73rd in World Press Freedom Index
The 2020 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders was released on April 21. 
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Thesis defense, final and graduate exams to be organized online within June 20
On April 21, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg presented about the government and the education ministry’s decision concerning all educational institutions.
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World Vision Mongolia provides PPE kits
World Vision Mongolia is implementing a project worth USD 2.3 million to prevent Covid-19 infections from April 1 to September 1. 
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IOM pledges to work with Mongolia in helping Mongolians abroad amid COVID-19
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar on April 21 met with Victor Lutenco, Programme Manager at UN Migration Agency, International Organization for Migration, in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Zamyn-Uud checkpoint activities inspected
A working team of the Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission worked in the Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint in Dornogobi aimag.
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35th coronavirus case recorded in Mongolia
The National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) today reported that 35th confirmed coronavirus case recorded in Mongolia.
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Additional loan agreement with China enters into force
 On April 20, Ambassador of Mongolia to the People’s Republic of China D.Gankhuyag received Xiu Zhi and Ta Na, managers at Credit Management Department of Export-Import Bank of China and Wang Haitao, Director of China Railway Fourth Bureau LLC Branch in Mongolia, a contractor of construction project of the new wastewater treatment plant of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Traffic movement in and out of Ulaanbaatar, Selenge and Darkhan-Uul suspended until April 25
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The State Emergency Commission convened a meeting on the evening of April 21, concerning the newest COVID-19 case in Mongolia, which was announced today to have detected in a driver of freight vehicle, who had traveled to Europe via Russia before arriving in Mongolia on April 18. 
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Solar and wind power plant to be built in Altai soum
Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power plant will be commissioned this year in Altai soum of Gobi-Altai aimag.
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Over 9000 Mongolians abroad wish to return home
As of today, 9412 Mongolians in 35 overseas countries have expressed their requests to return to their home country. 
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Ulaanbaatar Mayor visits MNUMS Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital
On April 20, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS). MNUMS Director J.Tsolmon and Deputy Director of Clinical Services Ts.Erkhembileg showed the governor around the teaching hospital.
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34th COVID-19 case confirmed in Mongolia
As a result of the repeated testing, one new COVID-19 case was detected in a transport driver, who was placed in quarantine under medical supervision in Selenge aimag.
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Mongolia plans two additional charter flights to Seoul and Frankfurt next week
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Head of the operative team B.Uuganbayar reported that the State Emergency Commission (SEC) yesterday made a decision to operate chartered flights to Seoul, Republic of Korea on April 30 and to Frankfurt, Germany on May 2, enabling Mongolian nationals abroad to return home. 
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Japan to provide USD 670.6 thousand in assistance to Mongolia
The Government of Japan informed the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of its decision to provide USD 670,680 to Mongolia through the United Nations Children's Fund for joint measures with international organizations against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Asia Foundation donates protection equipment worth MNT50 million
On April 20, the Asia Foundation and its Urban Governance Project, generously funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, donated MNT50 million worth of personal protection equipment to the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar.
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 2 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 2 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 2 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 2 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 2 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 2 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 2 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" 3 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 3 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 3 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 3 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 3 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 3 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 3 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 4 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 4 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 5 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 5 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 5 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 5 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” 6 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 6 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 6 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 6 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 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 9 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 9 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 9 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 9 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 10 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 10 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 10 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 10 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 10 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 10 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 10 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 10 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 10 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 11 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 11 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 11 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 11 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 11 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 11 days
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