The Mongol Messenger
Preparations underway to realize ban on plastic bags
During the 2018 spring session of the Parliament, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petition has approved a resolution no.5. In the frames of ensuring its implementation, MP and Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petition M.Oyunchimeg, Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat and other relevant officials visited some packaging manufactories and got acquainted with their operations on January 22. The manufactories produce plastic, paper and cloth bags, and carton boxes.
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A.Gansukh: From the very beginning I have told the President “Not to go for the bargain if a horse-trade will be proposed for the case that I am being investigated by the IAAC and the Prosecutors”
I had an interview with the former Minister of Roads and Transport A. Gansukh. I had this interview on the preconditions that we would not talk about politics and also I would not ask questions related to the present job he is doing.
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Irina Kravchenko: EBRD is involved in various activities other than project financing
On November 20, we interviewed Irina Kravchenko, Head of Mongolia Unit at the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), on the activities of the EBRD in Mongolia.
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‘Asian Door 2018’ fair stimulates trade and business ties
 ‘Asian Door 2018’ international fair opened on November 20 in Ulaanbaatar. Over 30 companies of Irkutsk Oblast are participating in the ‘Asian Door 2018’ fair, annual event of Russian agricultural and industrial products.
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Yolanda Fernandez Lommen: ADB to cooperate with Mongolian Government in new sectors next year
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Model road built in Khovd aimag benefits local people
Citizens of Khovd aimag are happy with spending 4-5 hours on the road where it used to require two days before.
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A key cog in the logistics wheel
Eastern Air Logistics Co (EAL), the freight unit under China Eastern Airlines, has been playing a pivotal role in the transportation of exhibition products during the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5-10 in Shanghai, according to Wang Jianmin, vice president and chief financial officer of EAL.
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Days of Mongolian-Russian Friendship and Cooperation to run for 58th time
The “Days of Mongolian-Russian Friendship and Cooperation-2018” is to take place in Mongolia for the 58th time. October 2, The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Mongolia together with the Union of Mongolian Friendship Societies (UMFS) held a press conference on the occasion of the event, providing detailed information on upcoming events to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. 
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D.Altankhuyag: Mongolia needs professional ballet school
It is not long time since Mongolia started staging a ballet ‘Nutcracker’ as other countries do customarily during the New Year. Auditions ran on September 16 to select young dancers who have an aspiration of being a part of the ballet. The Mongol Messenger interviewed D.Altankhuyag, State Honored Artist and Head of the Mongolian Ballet Development Foundation, who is working to stage this ballet in modern American version to Mongolian audiences for the fifth year. 
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Relocated beavers from Germany and Russia restore river habitat
A reporting team of the MONTSAME national news agency visited the Beaver Introduction Project Unit in Gachuurt Village in Bayanzurkh district, Ulaanbaatar, where beavers are introduced to restore the headwaters of the Tuul River, the main drinking water source of the capital city.
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A.Enkhjin: BoM aims to increase its gold purchase by 10 percent
Head of the Reserve Management and Financial Markets Department of the Bank of Mongolia A.Enkhjin was interviewed on the purchase of gold and issues in this regard.
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Heavy rain causes flash flooding, more rainfall expected
Early July and recent heavy rainfalls of unprecedented intensity caused flash floods in several parts of the country, affecting hundreds of households. Bayan-Ulgii, Selenge and Tuv aimag are badly affected by flash floods caused by recent heavy, quick rainfalls, according to the National Emergency Agency of Management on July 18.
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Spanish youth literature translated into Mongolian
The Monsudar Publishing House has released “Singing Boys”, a book by Elena Alonso Frayle, translated from Spanish into Mongolian. The book has been awarded the Ala Delta Prize for youth literature in Spain. Mrs Elena Alonso Frayle is the wife of the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Stefan Duppel. MM interviewed Mrs Elena Alonso Frayle on her book, her other activities in Mongolia and her future plans. 
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AMCDRR highlights prevention and multi-stakeholder approach
The Government of Mongolia opened the three-day Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) on July 3. The AMCDRR 2018, organized under the overarching theme ‘Preventing Disaster Risk: Protecting Sustainable Development’, forms the regional platform to share good practices, lessons and experiences in disaster risk management among governments, intergovernmental organizations, regional and international organizations, UN organizations and stakeholder groups. 
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Crunching Big Data to Save Lives
This is an open editorial by Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme.
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Home team triumphs in ‘Mongolia Open-2018’ wrestling tournament
 The Mongolian team led the ‘Mongolia Open-2018’ tournament with 10 gold,14 silver and 14 bronze medals. The Russian team took second place with 7 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronze. The Kazakh team followed Russia with 3 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze.
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Global livestock experts gather in Mongolia to discuss sustainability
Mongolia is hosting the 8th Meeting of the multi-stakeholder partnership of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) on June 11-15.
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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).
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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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Export of mineral products reaches 70 percent 11 hours
Taxes and fees contribute to the increase in budget revenue 12 hours
UN in Mongolia contributes to ‘One Billion Trees’ movement 12 hours
The Deputy Ministers meet to promote bilateral cooperation 13 hours
Views exchanged on collaboration in renewable energy sector 14 hours
Mongolia and U.S. trade and economic cooperation discussed 16 hours
Central bank raises policy rate 16 hours
Views exchanged on cooperation in livestock sector 3 days
President meets his Slovenian counterpart 3 days
President meets with UN Secretary-General 4 days
Tourism guidebook published 4 days
Meeting held with Hungarian Foreign Minister 4 days
Foreign Minister participates in women foreign ministers’ meeting 4 days
‘Honour Bound’ launched in Mongolian 4 days
Views exchanged on implementing mutually beneficial projects 4 days
‘Mongolia Mining 2022’ international mining and oil exhibition taking place 4 days
Presenting ‘Mystery of Mongolian Patterns’ exhibition 5 days
President addresses General Debate of UN General Assembly 5 days
The ‘Ulsiin Ekh Dagina’ exhibition is open to the public 5 days
‘Mongolian Cultural Days’ in France 5 days
President meets UNCCD Executive Secretary 5 days
Commitment reiterated to expand Mongolia-U.S. relations 5 days
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President U.Khurelsukh attends opening of General Debate of 77th Session of General Assembly 5 days
Mongolia, Belarus hold political consultation 5 days
Mongolian men and women’s wrestling team qualifies for World Cup 5 days
Mongolian Embassy celebrates Heritage Day 5 days
Sluggish growth, soaring inflation to persist in Mongolia in 2022 5 days
President meets European Commission’s President 6 days
Ambassador U.Enkhtuvshin presents his credentials to Russian President 6 days
President U.Khurelsukh attends opening of General Debate of 77th Session of General Assembly. 6 days
Mongolia’s ambassador presents his credentials to President of Iceland 6 days
President departs to participate in UN General Assembly Session 6 days
Digital learning to be improved in rural areas to eliminate educational disparities 6 days
Mongolians in England donate 31 thousand books 6 days
Preparations for World Export Development Forum discussed 7 days
Parliament Speaker visits Mongolian Stock Exchange 7 days
More than 70 companies to participate in 'Ulaanbaatar Partnership-2022' trade fair 7 days
D. Munkhzul wins World Youth Chess Championships 7 days
Prime Minister attending state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II 7 days
Mongolia ready for expansion of digital learning 7 days
Green Days of Autumn fair taking place 7 days
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene meets Mongolians in the UK 7 days
Molecular Biology Laboratory opens at Urguu Maternity Hospital 8 days
Deputy Prime Minister meets Australian Foreign Minister 10 days
President meets his Chinese counterpart 10 days
President meets SCO Secretary General 11 days
Views exchanged on expanding Mongolia-Canada economic cooperation 11 days
President meets Executive Secretary of ESCAP 11 days
Agreement on financial package of USD25 million signed 11 days
Bilateral cooperation in trade and economy discussed 11 days
Heads of State of Mongolia, Russia and China meet in Samarkand 11 days
President meets with his Uzbekistan counterpart 11 days
Mongolia, Turkey hold political consultative meeting 12 days
Prime Minister to attend state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II 12 days
EBRD expresses support for New Revival Policy 12 days
Cement products to be exempt from import duties until the end of 2022 12 days
Retired Olympic medalist judoka M.Urantsetseg makes her MMA debut 12 days
President departs for Samarkand 13 days
IAAC Deputy Commissioner General attends intersessional meeting 13 days
Views exchanged on jointly developing winter sports 13 days
Campaign for World Tourism Day starts 13 days
Official visit of Chinese Speaker concludes 13 days
ADB expresses readiness to jointly implement technical assistance projects 14 days
Mongolian President expresses condolences 14 days
Meeting held with EU Ambassador to Mongolia 14 days
‘Women and the Mine of the Future’ Mongolia country report published 15 days
Wreaths laid to the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 15 days
Supporting young people as drivers of change is in the core of UNICEF’s Programme in Mongolia 17 days
Foreign Minister receives U.S. Ambassador 17 days
State Secretary S.Batbold receives ESCAP Deputy Secretary 17 days
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