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Award ceremony of Orders of Glorious Mother postponed
The Office of the president of Mongolia has made a decision to indefinitely postpone this year's award ceremony of the First and Second Orders of Glorious Mother to prevent Covid-19 spread.
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Ulaanbaatar Mayor pledges 80 percent drop in air pollution by spring 2021
On May 18, Governor of the capital city S.Amarsaikhan gave a briefing on timely matters concerning Ulaanbaatar city. 
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WHO Representative in Mongolia gives Covid-19 information and advice
On May 15, at the request of Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) G.Zandanshatar, World Health Organization (WHO)’s Representative to Mongolia Sergey Diorditsa held a briefing on the Covid-19 situation at the State Palace.
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Projects worth USD 66 million implemented within UN Development Assistance Framework
The Joint UN and Government of Mongolia Steering Committee meeting to review implementation of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2017-2021 for Mongolia in 2019 was held on May 18 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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26 Covid-19 patients make full recovery so far
With two recent recoveries, the total number of recovered Covid-19 patients in Mongolia has reached 26, reports D.Nyamhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) at today’s daily Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health. 
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158 Mongolians return from India
A charter flight in route New Delhi-Ulaanbaatar has landed today at 07.40 am at Chinggis Khaan international airport, bringing 158 Mongolian nationals to their home country.
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Stationary X-ray machines provided for hospitals
On May 18, the Ministry of Health and the World Bank presented stationary X-ray machines to hospitals in Ulaanbaatar to ensure their preparedness for health emergency situations.
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“United we fight”
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) brings together composers, musicians and singers from across India, contributing recordings from their homes, in a beautiful musical creation “United we Fight”.
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AmCham Mongolia urges fight against corruption in Mongolia
The American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (AmCham Mongolia) organized its May Online Monthly Meeting as part of the “Ensuring Fundamentals” initiative and discussed Mongolia’s fight against corruption. The panelists were Mark Koenig, Country Representative of The Asia Foundation; Jargalsaikhan D., founder of DeFacto Institute; and Battsetseg Ch., founder of OneAct, a civic anti-corruption initiative.
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ROSATOM continues to sterilise medical supplies in coronavirus fight
ROSATOM is continuing to sterilise medical products to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus, having sterilised 19,647,723 medical masks as of the morning of May 14 (724,220 over the course of May 13 alone), as well as 292,500 portable lab kits to test for COVID-19 (26,000 over the course of May 13 alone).
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 140
As a result of the repeated testing, four new COVID-19 cases were detected in returnees from Russia, bringing the total number of cases in Mongolia to 140, reported today at the press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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Charter flight takes off to India
Under the decision of the State Emergency Commission, an Ulaanbaatar-New Delhi-Ulaanbaatar charter flight has taken off today at 09.15 a.m. to India.
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Mongolia’s COVID-19 cases reach 135, all imported from abroad
At today’s COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases announced that another 37 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, all returnees from Russia, and the total number of cases in Mongolia is now at 135. 
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Printing factory of Ulaanbaatar Railways marks 108th anniversary
The printing factory of ‘Gan Zam Press’ press center of the Ulaanbaatar Railways JSC has recently marked their 108th anniversary.
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Choijin Lama Temple Museum to hold online tour
Within the framework of World Monuments Watch 2020 international program, the Mongolian Arts Council has announced that the "Watch day" program to visit the Choijin Lama Temple Museum will be organized online on the May 17.
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Five more people recover from Covid-19
Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu reported at today’s daily Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health that five more patients have recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recovered Covid-19 patients to 20.
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Iron ore export resumes through Burgastai border checkpoint
Burgastai border checkpoint in Altai soum of Gobi-altai aimag has reopened and iron ore export to China has resumed through the checkpoint.
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Mongolian Sustainable Textile Coalition established
Mongolian Sustainable Textile Coalition was established under the vision to become the leading country in supplying sustainable and high-quality wool and cashmere products internationally and promoting equitable profit sharing among all stakeholders.
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New laboratory equipment presented to energy training center
 On May 11, GIZ’s Energy Efficiency Project (EEP) officially handed over new training equipment to the Mongolian Energy Training Center.
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Record number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed, total surges to 98
Covid-19 test results of the 340 Mongolian students evacuated on a charter flight on May 13 have all come out and 55 of the students tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in Mongolia to 98.
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Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 22 hours
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 23 hours
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 1 day
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 1 day
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 1 day
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 1 day
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 1 day
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 1 day
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 1 day
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 1 day
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 1 day
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 1 day
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 1 day
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 1 day
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 1 day
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 2 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 2 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 2 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 2 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 2 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 2 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 3 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 3 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 3 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 3 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 3 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 3 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 3 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 3 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 3 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 3 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 3 days
Ceramic and Art Panel by Japanese Artists Installed at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 4 days
Health Sector Employees to Establish a Grove in “IGM” Park 4 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 4 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 4 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 4 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 4 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 4 days
Mongolia to Host Asia-Pacific Facilitation Regional Forum on Air Transport Facilitation 4 days
National Control Program for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Receives International Validation 4 days
State Visit of President of Turkmenistan to Mongolia Concludes 5 days
Mongolian and Turkmen Businesses Lay Foundation for Long-Term Cooperation 5 days
Base Tariff for the Transportation of Petroleum Products by Rail to Be Halved 5 days
Schedule of Traditional Mongol Wrestling Tournaments and Events of June 2025 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 5 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Turkmenistan 5 days
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency and Turkmenistan State News Agency "TDH" Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign Documents to Advance Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 5 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Win 29 Medals in Home Arena 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks 5 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of Turkmenistan 5 days
Regular Train Rides on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Railway Route to Be Resumed 5 days
Mongolian Dance Teams Win Three Gold Medals at the World Championship Choreography Latin 2025 5 days
Farmers Compensating Human Resource Deficit through Technology 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
President of Turkmenistan Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 6 days
Mongolia Bans Online Gambling, Betting, and Paid Lotteries 8 days
Odontuya Saldan: One Percent of Tax Credits Will Be Allocated for Air Pollution Reduction 8 days
Progress of Floodwall Construction on the Selbe River is 80 Percent 8 days
Public Service Kiosks to Be Installed in All Soums of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia to Host COP17 on August 17-28, 2026 8 days
“Under One Roof” Exhibition Opens at Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 8 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at the 78th World Health Assembly 8 days
The National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia Performs Living-Donor Kidney Transplant 8 days
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