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Mongolia establishes diplomatic ties with three nations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade formally established diplomatic relations with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands, and the Republic of Nauru in a signing ceremony in New York on October 13. The ministry has been working

Civil Assembly says culture center won’t be changed

The Ulaanbaatar Civil Assembly on Wednesday decided that a 75-year-old culture center of industrial workers in the Khan-Uul district will not be converted into a children’s theater.  The center was closed in the 1990s due to a lack of funds,

Proposal would partially privative state-owned utilities

On Thursday, Parliament discussed an amendment to the energy law passed in 2001. Members approved further discussion. If passed, the amendment would allow private investment in the energy sector. Currently the state spends about MNT 15 billion annually to subsidize

Petroleum shortages reported in Gobi-Altai aimag

Darvi, Khukhmorit, and Bayan-Uul soums of Gobi-Altai aimag have been experiencing fuel shortages since October 10. There are reports of price gouging, as some residents buy large quantities of fuel from neighboring soums to sell at inflated prices in the

600 Mongolians fail health exam, barred from working in S. Korea

Officials say 5,154 Mongolian citizens seeking employment in South Korea passed a Korean language examination in September. Of those, 4,836 underwent a required health examination in October. It has now been revealed that 600 people failed the health exam and

35th anniversary of border agreement marked

Wednesday marked the 35th anniversary of an historic border agreement between Mongolia and Russia.
The border between Mongolia and Russia was first established in 1727. Mongolia and China concluded a border agreement in 1962, establishing the border between the two

National Council for Children meets to discuss several issues

The National Council for Children met on Wednesday and discussed several issues, including risk prevention, child safety, and children’s camps. Participants also discussed the implementation of measures proposed at their previous meeting. Also, Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Head of

President Ts.Elbegdorj pays visit to Croatia

President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Zagreb, Croatia, for an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Ivo Josipovic on Thursday. After a welcoming ceremony, the two leaders held one-on-one talks.Ts.Elbegdorj said Mongolia is ready to widen and develop bilateral relations

SSC to hear environmental case on Thursday

The State Supreme Court (SSC) will hear the appeal of the environmental group United Movements for Rivers and Lakes on Thursday. The group contends that the Government is allowing mining companies to wreak environmental damage in Mongolia. The Songinokhairkhan district

President arrives in Milan

Continuing his official visit to Italy, President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Milan to take part in a Mongolian-Italian business forum, to meet with city and regional officials, and to pay a visit to the historic football club Inter-Milan. The president met

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