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Mayor Highlights Accessible Public Transport Against Traffic Congestion
The development index of Ulaanbaatar city is 0.464, defined by 86 indicators in four groups: sustainability, quality of the living environment, accessibility, and competitiveness, and six categories: health, infrastructure, economy, society, education, and governance. The capital city authorities aim to increase the index to 0.570 in 2025, 0.630 in 2030, and 0.930 in 2050.On August 21, the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Sumyabazar Dolgorsuren made a report on the actions and measures, including Law, Economy, and Healthy Governance Programs implemented since taking office as well as future plans to Members of Parliament elected from Ulaanbaatar city.
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Oliver Corff: Mongol Studies will Notably Contribute to Mongolia's Soft Power Policy
Dr. Oliver Corff, a German Mongolist delivered a presentation on "Reading Constitutions as Sources of Intellectual History: 100 Years of Constitutions in Mongolia" at the Mongolia Society, Economy, Politics, and Legal Studies section of the 12th International Congress of Mongolists. A reporter of MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency talked with him about his studies and Mongol Studies.
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Marie Favereau: Research is a constant endeavor, and it feels like this is just the beginning
In our latest exclusive, we sit down with Marie Favereau, an Associate Professor of History at the Paris Nanterre University. Favereau has recently penned a riveting new book entitled "The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World"
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Promoting Mongol Script: A Path to Cultural Preservation and Language Immunity
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency interviewed Doctor of Science, Associate Professor J. Bat-Ireedui, Director of the Institute of Language and Literature of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. The institute holds various responsibilities outlined in the work plan for the implementation of the "Traditional Mongol Script Program 3," which was sanctioned to prepare for the realization of conducting government services in the dual script.
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Female Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Mongolia
In a significant milestone for gender equality and women’s participation in decision-making, Mongolia successfully hosted the first-ever Female Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on June 29-30.
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International Collaborations at a High Level: TDB's Partnerships with Prominent Organizations
The Trade and Development Bank (TDB), the first bank of Mongolia, has announced its IPO, having attained authorization from the Bank of Mongolia, the Stock Exchange of Mongolia, and the Financial Regulatory Commission. 
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Selenge Aimag’s Efforts to Expand Forests
Mongolia has about 18.6 million hectares of forestland occupying 11.8 percent of the country’s total land area. Selenge aimag, has 1.9 million hectares of forests, which is a large part of northern boreal forests that account for about 85 percent of the national forest estate across fourteen aimags. 
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From Concept to Construction: Designing Mongolia’s Steppe Arena
On March 24, 2023, MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency interviewed two distinguished architects from Canada who served as advisors for the historic development of Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.  
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The Magic of Mongolia: How Its People, Landscape, and Tradition Have Touched My Soul
On March 28, 2023, MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency interviewed Mr. Hannes Hanso, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia, with residence in PRC, to Mongolia. 
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Government Services to Reach Every Citizen with the Creation of “Digital Aimags”
Thirteen percent of the populace who have moved to the capital city wish to return to their homeland.
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Elaine Conkievich: UNDP to Support Mongolia on Gender Equality, Digital Transformation and Development Financing
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency interviewed Ms. Elaine Conkievich who was appointed as a Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Mongolia on November 9, 2019. 
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Savior of Przewalski’s Horses – The Prague Zoo
On January 29th, we met with Mr. Miroslav Bobek, the Director of the Prague Zoo, in Hustain Nuruu. We discussed the tragedy and eventual recovery of Przewalski's horses, the Prague Zoo’s ongoing projects, and new initiatives being implemented by the zoo.
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External Pillar Supporting Mongolia's Independence - USA
We commemorated the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the United States of America in 2022. In honor of this milestone, a MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency correspondent interviewed Jalbuu Choinkhor, Mongolia’s former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States, about the history and current state of relations and cooperation between Mongolia and the United States.
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A Man Brought Borjigon Horse-Head Fiddle Back to its Homeland
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency had an online interview with Rowan Lee Hartsuiker, who found joy in Mongolian music, and fell in love with throat singing and horse-head fiddle while he was searching for fascinating music. He brought vintage old Borjigon horse-head fiddle, which has more than 400 years of history back to its homeland-Mongolia.
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Hakuho Praised under the Eternal Blue Sky and the Rising Sun
One of the all-time yokozuna greats, and 45-time grand sumo tournament winner, Yokozuna Hakuho M. Davaajargal had his retirement ceremony on January 28 and became a Magaki Oyakata.  
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National Contest “Mongolian Calligrapher 2022” Organized for the 26th Year
The winners of the 26th National Contest “Mongolian Calligrapher 2022” were honored at the opening ceremony of the exhibition of the best calligraphy works. 
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Dancer G. Burmaa to Present the Wonders of Mongolian Folk Dance
Mongolian Dancer G. Burmaa, currently living and working in Japan, will have her first public performance at the Sunny Hall in Tokyo on January 20, 2023.
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E. Orchlon: Our platform will be a starting point for getting everyone involved in the fight against climate change
MONTSAME News Agency interviewed Mr. Orchlon Enkhtsetseg who is the Founder and CEO of URECA, a climate-tech startup that is working to make climate investing and carbon offsets more accessible for everyone across the world.
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D. Gantumur: “The Years to Visit Mongolia” will be a Stimulus for the Rapid Recovery of Tourism
The MONTSAME News Agency interviewed Cultural Envoy of Mongolia and President of the Mongolian Tourism Association, D. Gantumur.
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TO SURVIVE A NUCLEAR STRIKE
During the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly First Committee meeting on October 28, 2022, the UN confirmed Mongolia’s international security and nuclear-weapon-free status.  
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Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 24 minutes
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 1 hour
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 19 hours
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 22 hours
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 24 hours
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 24 hours
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 24 hours
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 1 day
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 1 day
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 1 day
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 1 day
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 1 day
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 1 day
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 1 day
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
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 12 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 13 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 13 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 13 days
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