The Mongol Messenger
Decision on OT power procurement needs to be made this year
We recently interviewed Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren about issues related to Oyu Tolgoi (OT) and Tavan Tolgoi Power Project (TTPP).
2527 days
Mongolia needs stable institutional system and higher standards of accountability
On May 22, we had an interview with the World Bank’s Country Manager for Mongolia James Anderson on Mongolia’s economic and governance issues.
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Continuity of foreign policy is of great value to Mongolia Minister of Foreign Affairs
Our reporter interviewed Tsogtbaatar Damdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia on Mongolian foreign policy, its objectives and directions.
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Reforming higher education to increase Mongolia’s competitiveness
There are more than 130 thousand students acquiring higher education in over 97 institutes in Mongolia.  However, there is a number of existing problems in the higher education subsector, leading to low competitiveness and employment rates among university graduates.    To increase the number of Mongolia’s globally competitive higher education graduates responsive to labor market demands, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Sports (MECSS) is realizing the Higher Education Reform Project (HERP) in 2012-2019, with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The total fund of the project is USD 20 million, 10 percent of which is contributed by the Government of Mongolia. The project outcome will be an improved, well-managed, equitable higher education system.
2543 days
Mongolian Ethnographic Ger Museum houses a 10,000 piece collection
A father and son who collect ethnographic items and antiquities already have a 10,000 piece collection and run a private museum in a traditional Mongolian Ger.
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Mongolia can export more than 10 types of goods to the US without tax
On May 2, we had interview with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to USA Yo.Otgonbayar.
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From Canada to Mongolia: self-funded project assists young doctors
When Dr. Hugh M.Parsons first came to Mongolia in 2014, he was simply seeking adventure. It was a birthday trip taken with his wife and a couple friends in the Naadam season. “I have traveled quite a bit over the years. When I came to Mongolia, I liked the smell of the air and the land. I had come to a land of the horse like it was meant to be. I felt a close bond with Mongolia,” he recalled his first visit to the Land of the Blue Sky, which then laid the foundation of a life-long relationship with Mongolia.  Dr. Hugh M.Parsons is a Canadian vitreo-retinal specialist, currently positioned as Associate Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology of the British University of Columbia, Chief of Surgery at the Surrey Memorial Hospital and Program Coordinator at the Laurel Foundation. Throughout his career, he has performed about 15 thousand eye surgeries.
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Negotiations on road and transportation issues continue with China
We interviewed J.Bat-Erdene, Minister of Road and Transport Development on policy, agreements and documents established with China for roads, transportation, railways and border checkpoint development during the official visit of Mongolia’s Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh to China.  
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David Sproule: Mongolia is a gem that is yet to be fully explored
“Coming to Mongolia felt like going home,” said David Sproule, Ambassador of Canada to Mongolia, as he recalled his arrival in Mongolia in September, 2017. He sat with the Mongol Messenger on a spring morning to discuss Mongolia-Canada relations, which turn 45 this year. “I was raised in a province in Canada, which has a very similar climate as Mongolia. We have long winters, very warm summers and a dry climate. If I may say, my province and Mongolia also have very similar geographic characteristics – wide grazing land on which we mostly have farms, taiga, woodlands and mountains, as well as demographic similarity in the form of a small population,” he added.  
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Report on implementation of Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage
According to G.Zandanshatar, Head of Cabinet Secretariat, Mongolia is preparing for a national census on historical and cultural heritages this year.  He was delivering a report by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports to Parliament on April 12 in response to an inquiry on the state of the implementation of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage and actions taken to protect cultural and historical heritages. The inquiry had been put forward to the Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports by MP J.Batzandan.    Pursuant to the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, adopted in 2014, a national census on historical and cultural heritages will be held with an aim to enrich the existing heritage database and update the statistical figures. The last census was conducted in 2015-2016. 
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Mongolbank expects continuity in growth of gold purchase
On the sidelines of the 2018 Mongolia Gold forum & exhibition, held on March 15-16, P.Erdenetuya, Director of Treasury Department of the Bank of Mongolia sat with us to discuss what measures the bank is planning to take in 2018 to increase its gold purchase.  Mongolian gold miners sold 20.05 tons of gold to the central bank in 2017, contributing about USD 700 million to the foreign-exchange reserves of Mongolia.  
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Ministry of Environment works on official tour routes
On March 12 N.Tserenbat, Minister of Environment and Tourism held a press conference following his official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany where he attended the 52nd ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, in Berlin on March 7-11.     From Mongolia, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Department, Mongolian Tourism Association and companies such as MIAT Airlines, Great Genghis, Expedition, Juulchin World Tours and others, participated in ITB Berlin, promoting Mongolia tourism.   Moreover, the Minister attended the 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting, held during the 2018 ITB Berlin.  The 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting focused on the long-term vision for tourism along the historic Silk Road routes and how to establish the Silk Road as the most important transnational route of the 21st century.   With the theme '2025 Silk Road Tourism Agenda', the ministers and heads of national tourism administrations shared their main ideas and strategies which brings 34 countries together.
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Changes in tax Bill introduced
Companies that create new jobs will be supported with tax policy   The government of Mongolia launched actions for amendments to the tax laws, aiming at backing the investment and business environment, creating new jobs and protecting the interests of businessmen and taxpayers.  In this regard, Bills have been formulated for the general law on taxation, on the income tax of enterprisers as well as the income tax of individuals. 
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Archaeologists locate enormous grave at Xiongnu burial site
Mongolian and Korean archaeologists have been conducting archaeological excavation and research at a site called Chikhertiin Zoo located in Bayantsagaan Soum in Tuv Aimag since 2016. After a mining exploration license was granted to a Chinese company in the area, archaeologists of the Institute of History and Archaeology conducted a rescue field survey in 2013 to discover a burial site dating back to Xiongnu Empire (III-I century BCE), the first known state established by the ancestors of Mongolians. “The burial almost covered the entire area designated for the exploration license. It caught our attention because of its size, number of tombs and location, which is between the Gobi and steppe, so we started excavation on the site in 2016,” said Eregzen.
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Mongolia-China humanitarian exchange council holds first meeting
On January 25, Mongolia and China exchanged views on bilateral cooperation in the humanitarian sector during the First Meeting of the Mongolia-China Joint Council on Humanitarian Exchange held in Beijing, China.  The two countries agreed to establish a Joint Council during the visit of Mongolia’s Prime Minister in 2017 with an aim to elevate Mongolia-China cooperation and friendly relations to a new level in education, culture, science, the youth exchange, health, sports, media, television and cinema, tourism, labor and social protection. As Head of the Mongolian part in the Joint Council, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren co-chaired the meeting with Kong Xuanyou, Assistant Foreign Minister of China.  During the First Meeting, bilateral delegations discussed the Council’s activities and plans for 2018, the implementation of which will be addressed at the next meeting to be held in Ulaanbaatar.
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MongolBank pursues medium-term strategy to renew its operations
B.Lkhagvasuren, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mongolia was interviewed on Bills related to banking that have been amended or are under parliamentary discussion.  
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Government pledges to intensify fight against air pollution
Mongolia’s long winter leaves the capital city in gray smog for at least 3 full months and air pollution is one of the most pressing issues the city of over one million faces today. Public awareness on the seasonal but serious issue has been growing stronger and stronger in recent years, demanding more resolute action from the Government.  Last winter, a movement called ‘Booj Uhlee’ or ‘We are suffocating’ was initiated by parents concerned about the serious impact of air pollution on their children’s health, and peaceful demonstrations were held, attracting crowds of about 5,000.  ‘Parents Against Smog’ NGO, which was formed last year in the wake of increasing levels of PM2.5, continues to operate.
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Top 10 events around the world in 2017
MONTSAME Agency names Top 10 events around the world in 2017.  Following his victory in the 2016 Presidential Election, billionaire-turned-politician Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States on January 20 under the slogan ‘America First’. The fight against corruption is going strong in many countries around the world, especially in the Republic of Korea where the President was ousted over bribery and abuse of power allegations. Since the beginning of 2017, rates of digital currency bitcoin increased sharply, and as of December 12, it exceeded USD 18 thousand, which made it popular among businessmen and ordinary people. Sexual misconduct and harassment scandals have been a major global agenda in 2017. The 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) took place in Beijing this October. 2017 has proven to be a ripe year for science and technology. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has conducted frequent nuclear tests and launched ballistic missiles this year. The conflict in Syria, which has made the country a major hot zone in recent years, is gradually stabilizing.
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Top 10 events in Mongolia in 2017
MONTSAME Agency names Mongolia's Top 10 highlights of 2017.   The Mongolian people elected former Member of Parliament Battulga Khaltmaa as Mongolia's 5th President in Mongolia’s first two-round election. On October 4, Parliament appointed former Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh as Mongolia’s 30th Prime Minister. The Mongolian Government and the IMF agreed on a three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with a total external financing package of USD 5.5 billion. The year 2017 has seen major developments in renewable energy with the inauguration of wind farms and solar power plants. Mongolia became the 51st country to send a satellite into space. Mongolian memory athletes of the National Intellectual Academy grabbed a total of 760 medals from 46 competitions and championships around the world in 2017.
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Traditional Mongolian Medicine dates back to 3000 BCE
Under the auspices of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports and the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences co-organized the First International Conference on Traditional Mongolian Medicine in the State House on December 8. In connection to the event, we are presenting an interview with academician Sh.Bold, conducted in 2016 regarding the traditional Mongolian medicine and its significance. “Traditional Mongolian Medicine is a priceless heritage we inherited from our ancestors; and seeing as it’s a highly unique practice, Mongolians need to safeguard, disseminate and pass it down from generation to generation,” said academician Sharaviin Bold (Professor, Ph.D., Sc.D). He has been teaching traditional medicine since he graduated from the National Medical University of Mongolia in 1993.  His total publications count about 540, including around 60 books and more than 300 academic articles. Specializing in Traditional Mongolian Medicine and its history, academician Bold put the subject in a new light.  
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Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Theatre to Play Leading Roles in "Giselle" in Mongolia 6 hours
Draft Law on Ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation on Pension between Mongolia and Kazakhstan Submitted 6 hours
“Climate-Related Disclosure Guideline” for Financial Institutions in Mongolia Released 7 hours
“Hidden Art in Archaeological Finds” Exhibition Opens at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 7 hours
Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 8 hours
Construction, Capital Repairs, and Maintenance in Mongolia Amount to MNT 1.4 Trillion 8 hours
Mongolian Mountaineers to Summit Mount Everest 8 hours
Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 10 hours
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 10 hours
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 12 hours
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 12 hours
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 12 hours
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 13 hours
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 14 hours
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 14 hours
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 1 day
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 1 day
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 1 day
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 1 day
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 1 day
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 1 day
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 1 day
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 1 day
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 2 days
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 2 days
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 2 days
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 2 days
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 2 days
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 2 days
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 2 days
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 2 days
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 2 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 2 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 2 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 2 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 3 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 3 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 3 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 3 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 3 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 3 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 3 days
Meet the Mongolian Judokas Competing in the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2025 3 days
Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project to Be Implemented in Mongolia from 2025 to 2030 3 days
Second Consultative Meeting Between the Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Iran Organized 3 days
Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture Commits to Supporting COP17 Budget 3 days
ADB President Calls for Collective Action to Solve Complex Challenges Together at 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors 3 days
Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project to Be Implemented in Mongolia from 2025 to 2030 3 days
National Audit Office of Mongolia Launches Performance Audit on Water and Sanitation Projects 3 days
Draft Law on Public Procurement to Prioritize Quality-Based Criteria 3 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Leads Group B with Three Consecutive Wins 3 days
Over 350 Students Compete in Robotics Championship 4 days
National Forum of Mongolian Artisans and Craftsmen to Be Held Quadrennially 4 days
Unitel Group Releases Its 2024 Sustainability Report 4 days
Introducing Mongolian Chess Players Competing in the Asian Individual Chess Championships 4 days
ADB Support for Food Security to Reach USD 40 Billion by 2030 4 days
Asian Development Bank's 58th Annual Meeting Commences 4 days
Photostream: The National Quad Cross Championship of Mongolia Held in Khuvsgul Aimag 4 days
Odontuya Saldan: The Interest Rate on Green Loans Should Be Reduced 4 days
Mongolia Sharpens Its Focus on Cybersecurity 4 days
Over Six Hundred Larch Trees Planted 4 days
Over 5,000 Runners Register for the Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025 4 days
Mongolia Finishes Fourth at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division III 4 days
The First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols to Take Place in Belgium 4 days
Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals at Dushanbe Grand Slam 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Courtesy Call on the President and Speaker of Parliament of Iceland 4 days
Mongolia and Iceland to Cooperate in Renewable Energy and Green Technology 4 days
President of Mongolia to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 5 days
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