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New Zuunmod City Planned as an Eco-Friendly City
On January 27, 2025, Authorized Representative of the Government of Mongolia in Charge of Governing New Zuunmod City Batbayar Munkhuu provided updates on the progress of New Zuunmod City during a briefing with officials.
136 days
Mongolian Ballet Dancers Earn Eight Medals at the World Ballet Grand Prix
Mongolian ballet students from the National Ballet School of Mongolia under the Mongolian Ballet Development Foundation successfully participated in the “World Ballet Grand Prix Tokyo” held on January 21-23, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, earning a total of eight medals. 
137 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Gold and Silver Medals at the Ice Climbing World Cup
The second round of the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup was held in Saas-Fee, the Swiss Confederation, on January 23-25, 2025. 
137 days
Jigmedsuren Sandag: During My 46 Years in the Education Sector, I Taught 40 Thousand People the Mongol Script
The winners of the “Best Mongol Calligrapher-2024” International Contest organized by the “Khumuun Bichig” Newspaper of the MONTSAME National News Agency received their awards on January 22, 2025. 
137 days
New Wastewater Treatment Plant of Ulaanbaatar City to Be Commissioned in August 2025
The Performance Monitoring Unit in charge of reducing air pollution in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, supporting the implementation of projects and measures regarding infrastructure development, and ensuring intersectoral coordination and prompt management held its regular meeting on January 25, 2025. 
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of January 27-February 2, 2025.
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The Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Legislation Submitted to the Parliament
On January 23, 2025, Head of the Standing Committee on Justice Tsogtbaatar Damdin submitted a draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Legislation to Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve. 
140 days
Mongolia and the Kuwait Fund to Cooperate in the Road and Transportation Sector
On January 24, 2024, during the working visit to the State of Kuwait to establish an Agreement on Aviation Relations, State Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport of Mongolia Batbold Sandagdorj met with Acting Director-General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development Waleed Al-Bahar. 
140 days
Route for the Ulaanbaatar Tram Finalized
As part of the efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the capital, the Ulaanbaatar Tram Project is being implemented. On January 23, 2025, Project Director B. Anu-Ujin provided an update on its progress.
141 days
Progress Update on Key Projects to Reduce Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar Presented
On January 22, 2025, the Integrated Project Implementation Unit of the Capital of Ulaanbaatar for Traffic Congestion Reduction presented updates to specialists from the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing of Mongolia regarding the research, analysis, and calculations conducted within the project’s timeline.
141 days
Ayalguu Enkhbayar Becomes Champion of International Mental Arithmetic Competition
Ayalguu Enkhbayar, a 7th grade student of Tsegts Bilig school in Dundgobi aimag, won the Golden Cup at the 2025 UAAA Global Abacus Mental Arithmetic Championship held on January 19, 2025, in Los Angeles, USA.
141 days
Young Mongolian Acrobats Earn Bronze at the Monte Carlo Circus Festival
Mongolian circus performers won a bronze trophy at the 47th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival held in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. 
142 days
Amended Feasibility Study for the Zuuvch Ovoo and Dulaan Uul Deposits Approved
The Mineral Resources Expert Council under the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia held its expanded meeting for 2024 on January 16, 2025. At the meeting, the Council approved the technical and economic feasibility study amendment for utilizing the in-situ leach mining method in Zuuvch Ovoo and Dulaan Uul uranium deposits in Ulziit soum, Dornogobi aimag.
143 days
Mongolia and the World Economic Forum to Cooperate on Developing "Strategic Intelligence Platform"
The Government of Mongolia and the World Economic Forum signed an Agreement on Cooperation in Developing an AI-based “Strategic Intelligence Platform.”
143 days
Savings in the National Currency Increased by MNT 4.9 Trillion
As of the end of December 2024, the savings in Tugrug, the national currency of Mongolia, reached MNT 22.1 trillion, an increase of MNT 989.1 billion, or 4.7 percent compared to the previous month and an increase of MNT 4.9 trillion, or 28.8 percent, compared to the same period of 2023. 
143 days
Mongolian Team Crowned World Champions at the World Snow Sculpting Championship
On January 15-19, 2025, the World Snow Sculpting Championship took place in Stillwater, Minnesota, the United States, bringing together snow sculptors from across the globe. The Mongolian team emerged victorious from the 12 participating nations, making history with its awe-inspiring creation.  
144 days
The Central Leather Testing Laboratory Modernized
With funding from the World Bank's Export Development Project of USD 1.1 million, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Industry of Mongolia fully renovated and provided the Central Leather Testing Laboratory with 83 modern ISO-certified equipment of 76 types, as well as necessary chemicals.
144 days
President Khurelsukh Visits Archaeological Excavation Site of the Summer Palace of Ilkhaan Khulegu
During his State Visit to the Republic of Türkiye, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa inspected the progress of archaeological excavation work of a joint Mongolian-Turkish team at the summer palace of Ilkhaan Khulegu, a grandson of Great Emperor Chinggis Khaan, located in the Van province of the Republic of Türkiye.  
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36.7 Million Tons of Coal Sold through 859 Transactions in 2024
At the meeting of the Standing Committee on Economics of the State Great Khural of Mongolia on January 15, 2025, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Tuvaan Tsevegdorj  presented a report on informing local people about the issuance of mineral exploration licenses, the benefits of the mining sector, as well as the ongoing efforts to enhance the value of mineral products and the operations of the mining exchange. 
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Presidents of Mongolia and Türkiye Hold Press Briefing
At the invitation of President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the Republic of Türkiye on January 15-19, 2025. The two Heads of State held a press briefing on the outcomes of their official talks. 
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Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 14 hours
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 14 hours
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 14 hours
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 15 hours
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 15 hours
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 16 hours
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 17 hours
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 17 hours
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 20 hours
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 20 hours
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 20 hours
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 20 hours
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 21 hours
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 21 hours
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 1 day
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 3 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 3 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 3 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 3 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 3 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 3 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 3 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 3 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 3 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 4 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 4 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 4 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 4 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 4 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 4 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 4 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 4 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 6 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 7 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 7 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 7 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 7 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 7 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 7 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 7 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 7 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 7 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 7 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 7 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 7 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 7 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 7 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 8 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 8 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 8 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 8 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 8 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 8 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 8 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 9 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 9 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 9 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 9 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 9 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 9 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 9 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 9 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 9 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 9 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 9 days
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