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Mongolia News Summary for July 24, 2025

Mongolia News Summary for July 24, 2025
The following news articles are the opinions of their authors and publications. They are presented here as translations for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent the opinion of MongolBeat or its members.

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Politics

A General Oversight Hearing Will Be Held on the Khalzan Buregtei Deposit

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Standing Committee on Environment, Food, and Agriculture and the Standing Committee on Economy of the State Great Khural (Parliament of Mongolia) have scheduled a general oversight hearing on September 23 at the State Palace. The hearing will be held to study in detail the utilization of the Khalzan Buregtei deposit, its negative impact on the environment, and associated risks. Participants will be registered until 17:00 on September 18.

Citizens and legal entities wishing to participate in the hearing or submit comments, explanations, and information related to it can submit their requests in writing no later than two working days before the hearing. The submission should include the surname, name, registration number, place of residence, mailing address, contact phone number, and signature. It is also possible to send the request by email to sonsgol@parliament.mn.

Additionally, since the number of participants is limited, once registration is closed, the list of participants will be published on the official website of the Parliament. Participants are required to wear official or national attire for the hearing.

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South Korean Special Prosecutors Begin Investigation into Secret Operation Conducted in Ulaanbaatar

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: itoim.mn

South Korean special prosecutors are investigating a secret operation carried out in Mongolia prior to the declaration of martial law by former President Yoon Suk-yeol in December 2024. It is suspected that two intelligence agents may have attempted to establish contact with North Korean officials during this operation.

According to the investigating team, the operation was possibly designed to provoke North Korea or establish some form of communication, potentially providing grounds for Yoon Suk-yeol to declare martial law.

As reported by the South Korean daily newspaper Hankyoreh, in November 2024, two officers from the Military Intelligence Command of the Ministry of National Defense traveled to Ulaanbaatar and attempted to contact the North Korean Embassy through Mongolian officials. Their assignment was to gather intelligence on North Korea, and their report identified the North Korean Embassy as a target object.

However, during the operation, the two were detained by the Mongolian intelligence agency. Later, then-Commander of the Military Intelligence Command, General Moon Sang-hu, traveled to Ulaanbaatar to negotiate their release, and they were subsequently freed. General Moon Sang-hu was suspended from his post in December 2024 on suspicion of involvement in plans for the declaration of martial law.

Although the Military Intelligence Command has been repeatedly linked to the extensive martial law plans, no direct evidence of its involvement has yet been found. However, it is believed that they may be connected with Noh Sang-won, suspected of orchestrating the plans. Noh Sang-won was also arrested in December 2024.

The investigation revealed that General Moon, in October 2024, handed Noh Sang-won a list of 46 intelligence employees. A notebook seized from Noh contained words such as "Provoke North Korea at the NLL," indicating a possible attempt to fabricate a threat.

If the special prosecutor’s investigation confirms that the Military Intelligence Command engaged in such activities, individuals involved could face charges of treason. According to Article 93 of South Korea's Criminal Code, “conspiring with a foreign force to incite war or rebellion against one’s country” is defined as treason.

So far, the Ministry of National Defense has not commented on the investigation. Information about the operation in Mongolia first surfaced at the end of 2024, at which time the Ministry stated that it was not connected to the declaration of martial law.

Simultaneous to the intelligence operation in Mongolia, special prosecutors are also investigating another operation suspected of provoking North Korea: a drone operation conducted in October 2024.

According to testimony obtained by the special prosecutors, former Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun ordered the Drone Command to fly unmanned aerial vehicles toward North Korea in October 2024. One of the highest-ranking officials, Joint Chiefs of Staff Operations Director Lt. Gen. Lee Seung-o, testified that Minister Kim personally directed this mission, with drones being sent towards the Nampo area and the northern part of the NLL in the East Sea.

Military personnel reported that the drones flew on October 3rd, 9th, and 10th, and on October 11th, the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement claiming that South Korean drones flew over Pyongyang and dropped anti-regime propaganda leaflets.

Following this, the special prosecutor's team requested the arrest of the operation's commander, Kim Yong-dae, accusing him of forging military documents to cover up the secret operation. However, on July 21, 2025, the court dismissed the request due to insufficient grounds, and the investigation team is currently reviewing whether to reapply.

Source: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10538131

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COURT DECISION: Temuulen Erdenebat to be Detained for 30 Days

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The court has reviewed complaints and objections from the prosecution regarding the judge's order that imposed a travel ban on E. Temuulen and Ts. Sanjaachoypel and released them under bail.

Following the prosecutor's objection, the higher court of the district criminal and civil summary procedure courts is currently in session.

The court accepted the prosecutor's objection to Judge B. Bilguun's order and decided to detain Temuulen Erdenebat for 30 days.

The court hearing is ongoing, and it will also discuss and make decisions regarding the cases of Ts. Sanjaachoypel and L. Altan-Ochir.

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Kh. Nyambaatar: Districts’ Actions Must Not Contradict City Policies and Decisions

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Media and Public Relations Department of the City Governor’s Office: Kh. Nyambaatar, the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar and Governor of the Capital City, met with the leaders of all nine districts and relevant department heads, assigning them tasks related to city maintenance, public utilities, environmental protection, and ensuring coordinated operations.

For example, in front of School No. 45, nine temporary kiosks were installed by Golden Biligt LLC under a contract with the Sukhbaatar District Governor’s Office without obtaining permission from the City. These kiosks were set up during the festival holidays. On the 18th of this month, the City Governor’s First Deputy, T. Davaadalai, intervened at this location and took down the kiosks, which were unapproved temporary structures that infringed on public property. Efforts are being made to restore the site to its previous condition.

The City of Ulaanbaatar has been systematically dismantling kiosks that obstruct pedestrian movement. Citizens support these efforts. The Mayor, Kh. Nyambaatar, also instructed all nine district leaders to ensure their activities align with the city’s coordinated policies and decisions, and to avoid future incidents like the aforementioned example.

Source: Media and Public Relations Department of the Capital City Governor’s Office

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Economy

Negotiations to Be Held with Investors from 'Antrée Gold' LLC, 'PetroChina Daqing Tamsag' LLC, 'Badrakh Energy' LLC, and Other Companies

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

In accordance with Government Resolution on certain measures to accelerate the implementation of development projects, included in the Government Action Program of Mongolia for 2024-2028, to prioritize them based on their significance and impact, and to resolve disputes with investors in a timely manner, a total of 148 development projects will be prioritized. Furthermore, the resolution obliges that disputes raised by investors must be resolved promptly.

Within this framework, negotiations will be conducted with the investors of companies such as “Antrée Gold” LLC, 'PetroChina Daqing Tamsag' LLC, and 'Badrakh Energy' LLC, in accordance with the Constitution of Mongolia, international treaties, and relevant legislation. The drafts of the agreements will be coordinated, relevant recommendations and conclusions will be developed, and the finalized versions will be presented at the Government meeting, as mandated to the relevant government members by this resolution.

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Number of Tourists Visiting Mongolia Drops Sharply in July

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

July is the peak season for tourism in Mongolia. During the lush summer, many tourists come to the Mongolian steppe to travel and to witness the National Naadam Festival. However, this year, the number of visitors has decreased significantly, as shown by statistics from the Mongolian Tourism Professional Association. Since the beginning of July, over 79,000 tourists have arrived in Mongolia. This is a 42% decrease compared to the same period last year. Specifically, in July 2024, Mongolia welcomed 139,502 tourists, but this year, the number is about 60,000 fewer. Even with an optimistic expectation that 4,000-5,000 tourists will arrive per day, by the end of this month Mongolia might receive only 107,000-115,000 tourists, which is 20-30% less than previous years.

The sudden drop in tourists visiting Mongolia is attributed by researchers to several causes: South Korean tourists, the main market for Mongolia, are now traveling to other regions of Asia due to more choices; concerns about the comfort and safety for foreigners in Mongolia have risen; and overall, the quality and accessibility of tourism and hospitality services in the country have declined. Furthermore, experts note that the low availability of tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies of the National Naadam Festival, weak organization, and a lack of clear and sufficient information about event programs are also major contributing factors.

This year, Mongolia had set the goal of receiving one million tourists. However, only about 429,000 tourists have arrived so far since the beginning of the year. Some sector experts warn that by the end of the year, only 60-70% of this target may be achieved.

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Negotiations to be Held with Investors from "Entree Gold", "PetroChina Daqing Tamsag", and "Badrakh Energy" Companies

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

According to a resolution issued by the Government of Mongolia regarding measures to accelerate the implementation of development projects within the scope of the government's 2024-2028 action program, as well as to rank these projects by significance and impact, several actions will be taken.

Per this resolution: - In connection with the adoption of amendments to the Law on the State Budget of Mongolia for 2025, the Unified State Budget Framework Statement for 2026, and the Projection Law for the 2027-2028 State Budget, development projects will be prioritized based on their economic and social importance, feasibility of implementation, and financing sources. The timeline for these projects will be reasonably planned, and the implementation of certain projects may be postponed in order to avoid imposing a burden on the state budget.

  • To ensure the readiness and acceleration of development projects, certain projects' feasibility studies and blueprints will be updated, and the selection of contractors will be urgently organized.
  • Negotiations will be held with the investors of "Entree Gold", "PetroChina Daqing Tamsag," and "Badrakh Energy" companies within the framework of the Constitution of Mongolia, international treaties, and relevant laws and regulations. The task is to agree on the draft contracts, prepare relevant proposals and conclusions, and present the finalized versions to the Government Cabinet meeting.

Additionally, responsible parties have been instructed to: - Submit proposals for projects and activities to be included in the draft five-year main guidelines for the development of Mongolia from 2026 to 2030 and the long-term investment program. - Intensify efforts to resolve investor complaints.

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"It takes 1,035 days to issue a customs bonded warehouse permit. I don't understand it."

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

It has been ordered to resolve by September 30 the current situation where permits for customs bonded warehouses are issued after being passed through 15 officials and taking 1,035 days.

Specifically, the Minister of Economy and Development, Uchral N., said, "The customs bonded warehouse permit is being issued after going through up to 15 officials. And then they leave at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

As the days pass, the company pays to keep goods in the bonded warehouse. They simply keep it there. In other words, it's just for the sake of putting pressure on the private sector.

Also, due to the work schedule of customs inspectors, there is no definite timeline for importing goods. This means the standards are not being met.

If various perishable goods are delayed, they don't meet the standard requirements and are put at risk. Goods kept in customs bonded warehouses end up rotting.

What can be done about such a situation? I really don't understand this.

Update the criteria for issuing customs bonded warehouse permits to private businesses and reduce the number of unnecessary steps. I am instructing the Ministry of Finance, the General Department of Taxation, and the Customs General Administration to register import contracts in stages and reduce customs controls and checks. Address this issue now.

By registering all import contracts and reducing the risk of importers hiding taxes, also reduce the need for inspectors. This will reduce your costs," he said.

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Prices of Main Products in Ulaanbaatar and Provinces

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The price information for main name products in Ulaanbaatar and the provinces has been provided by the National Statistics Office.

Some main goods in Ulaanbaatar city saw no change in price compared to last month, but increased by 0.2% from the previous week.

According to the National Statistics Office, the average price of some main food products sold in provincial centers is as follows:

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Our country is classified as an upper-middle income country for the second year

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The World Bank has released the latest results of its annual "World Economic Income Classification" for countries, updated every July. Mongolia has been classified as an upper-middle income country for the second consecutive year. This classification divides countries into four categories based on GDP growth: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high. Since 2015, our country had been in the lower-middle income category, but last year moved into the upper-middle category. In 2023, Mongolia's GDP and gross national income per capita increased by 16%, which was the main factor in this reclassification. This year, Mongolia has maintained this level once again.

In announcing the 2025-2026 income classifications, the World Bank highlighted countries such as Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Samoa, and Namibia. Although Costa Rica is the third largest by territory in Central America, it ranks first in terms of population and purchasing power and had previously been classified as an upper-middle income country. This year, it has joined the high income country group. The African island country Cape Verde and Southern European Samoa have each moved up one level, now classified as upper-middle income countries. Meanwhile, Namibia, known for its sparse population—second only to Mongolia worldwide—and uranium mining, has dropped one level and is now considered a lower-middle income country.

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A Specialized Bank for Housing Finance to Be Established

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

At today's Cabinet meeting, a working group was formed to study and make proposals regarding the establishment of a specialized bank for housing finance, to be led by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development N. Uchral. Since 2013, the government and the Bank of Mongolia have implemented the "Program for Establishing a Sustainable System of Housing Finance." Within this framework, around 132,000 borrowers have received loans with preferential interest rates, totaling 9.2 trillion tugriks. Although a securities-based financing system has been established, there are still deficiencies in creating stable long-term sources of funding, reducing costs, and attracting foreign investors.

Regarding this matter, Mr. N. Baasandamba, Head of the Government's Press Office, stated: "After Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar assumed office, he declared in Parliament that a special housing bank would be established to improve citizens' quality of life and increase affordable housing access. In line with this policy, at today’s Cabinet meeting a working group was set up to develop a proposal on founding a special housing bank and to present it to the government meeting before August 13. The working group is led by Minister for Economic Development N. Uchral and includes S. Byambatsogt, Chief Cabinet Secretary, B. Javkhlan, Minister of Finance, B. Batbaatar, Minister of Environment, T. Aubakir, Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection, and other officials. This marks the beginning of implementing the Prime Minister’s policy to establish a housing bank."

Over the past four years, the amount of new loans issued has been 1.5 times greater compared to those under the program. The Cabinet meeting addressed the urgent need not only to focus on the program’s financing but also to establish a legal environment and unified policy for a long-term housing finance system. Therefore, with the creation of this working group, it is planned to draft and enact the Housing Finance Act in line with examples from other countries, provide legal regulations, found a new housing finance corporation, and focus on supporting real estate-backed and collateralized securities through tax policies.

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Invitation to Open Tender for Selecting Suppliers for the Food Factory

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
We invite authorized companies and organizations to participate in the open tender to select suppliers for delivering raw materials to the Food Factory as part of the "FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER" project.

Interested parties should send their request to participate by emailing munkhjargal.tse@digitalconcept.mn by 14:00 on July 25, 2025 to register.

Tender materials will be sent to registered enterprises by 17:00 on August 1, 2025.

  1. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
    Participants in the tender must meet the following requirements:
  2. Must have a certificate of registration from the Legal Entity Registration Office.
  3. Must hold a special permit/license for conducting the specified work or service.
  4. Must have continuously operated for the last 3 years in the relevant field.
  5. Must have the financial ability to complete the work according to the contract.

Tenders must be submitted according to the procedures outlined in the tender documents by 15:00 on August 8, 2025. The organizer will handle the tender internally and will only contact the selected companies.

  1. MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR THE TENDER
  2. Official letter with price offer (according to the template)
  3. Copy of state registration certificate
  4. VAT payer certificate
  5. Company profile
  6. Certificate from the tax authority
  7. Social insurance certificate
  8. Court clearance certificate (no legal disputes)
  9. Information on the company's ultimate owner
  10. Sales revenue for 2023 and 2024
  11. Financial statements and proof for 2023 and 2024
  12. Specifications and origin of the products to be supplied
  13. Valid professional inspection laboratory test results (recent)
  14. CLARIFICATION
    Interested organizations can obtain the tender documents and request clarifications or additional information using the contact details provided below.
  15. OTHER
    Tender participants are fully responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting documents.

For the purpose of informing potential suppliers, the documents and information provided by us are confidential, and copying or using them for purposes other than submitting a price proposal is prohibited.

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Yuan and Euro Showing an Upward Trend

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: news.mn

The US dollar exchange rate has increased by around 130 tugriks in the past six months, that is, since the past two months. As of February 3rd, the buying rate was 3468 tugriks and the selling rate was 3475 tugriks. However, as of today (2025.07.23), the US dollar is being bought for 3600 tugriks at the Naiman Sharga currency market and the selling rate is 3608 tugriks.

Over the past two months, the dollar exchange rate increased from 3450 tugriks to 3600 tugriks, and the yuan increased from 470 to 505, causing the prices of goods and products to rise by 1.3%. As for the euro, the selling price has increased by around 80 tugriks since June of this year. Specifically, the euro has gone up from 4095 to 4175 tugriks. Additionally, the yuan's rate is 505 tugriks and the ruble is 45.1 tugriks. Overall, the currency exchange rates are rising, with the yuan and euro showing a greater upward tendency compared to the US dollar.

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N. Baasandamba: A Special Housing Bank Will Be Established

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The decisions made during the Cabinet meeting were presented by the Head of the Government's Press and Information Department, N. Baasandamba.

She stated that the Cabinet has decided to establish a special bank dedicated to housing. A working group has been formed for the establishment of this bank. The working group is led by the Minister of Economy and Development N. Uchral, and includes Finance Minister B. Javkhlan, Minister of Environment B. Batbaatar, and Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection Aubakir.

The working group has been tasked to work promptly in this regard and submit their findings to the Government.

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Residents Interested in Purchasing an Apartment in 'Neocity' Housing Complex Can Benefit from 8% Loan

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

“Neocity” housing complex is Mongolia’s first residential project with the internationally recognized, prestigious US Green Building LEED certificate. Within this context, Golomt Bank has started providing green housing loans to citizens interested in buying apartments in this complex. In addition, those who have already reserved apartments will have the opportunity to purchase them before they are put into use at a discounted rate, by accessing an 8% loan. That is, during the period until the apartments are put into service, the buyer will pay 8% interest, while the remaining interest difference will be covered by the “Neocity” project team. By paying a 20% down payment for the apartment, you can access a Green Loan for up to 20 years. After your reserved apartment is put into operation, if there is still an outstanding loan balance, the base interest rate for the green housing loan will be calculated at an annual rate of 15.6-16.8%.

LOCATIONS FOR LOAN ASSESSMENT OFFICES: 1. Homeland Housing Center, Sukhbaatar District, 1st khoroo, Blue Sky Tower 2. Yarmag Branch, Khan-Uul District, 8th khoroo, Cedar City 3. 10th Khoroolol Branch, Bayangol District, 5th khoroo 4. Nisekh Branch, Khan-Uul District, 21st khoroo, Old Airport

The "Neocity" project will open its "Shine Mongol 3" general education school and a branch of "Yokomine Mongol" kindergarten in the complex. 70% of admissions for the school and kindergarten will be filled from among the children of the complex's residents.

Construction of the "Neocity" complex, planned for a total of 2,400 residences, is ongoing in stages according to the schedule. The first phase, which includes 400 apartments, a school, and a kindergarten, is scheduled to be commissioned in November 2025. Currently, construction of the “Shine Mongol 3” school and the first-phase apartments is 80% complete.

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Government Budget Expenditures Increase by Nine Percent

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The National Statistical Office (NSO) announced last Monday that the budget balance for the first half of this year showed a deficit of 758 billion tugriks. Specifically, total tax revenues in the first half of 2025 amounted to 12.2 trillion tugriks, which is an 8.4 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. This drop was mainly due to income tax revenues declining by 524.7 billion tugriks and royalties from mineral resources (AMNAT) decreasing by 1.3 trillion tugriks. However, social insurance revenues increased by 463.1 billion, foreign operations revenue by 87.6 billion, excise taxes by 37.6 billion, and VAT by 107 billion tugriks, respectively.

Economists explained that the decreasing inflow of budget revenues increases the risk of a deepening budget deficit. Moreover, it was noted that in the first half of this year, income taxes made up the bulk of consolidated government revenues, while most expenditures were spent on goods and services—a figure that has increased by roughly nine percent compared to the previous year. In particular, spending on goods and services rose by 828.3 billion and current transfers by 764.4 billion tugriks, respectively. Meanwhile, local budget revenues reached 3.7 trillion tugriks, an increase of 14.2 percent from the previous year, and total local expenditures reached 3.2 trillion tugriks, up by 26.1 percent.

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Diplomacy

President U. Khurelsukh Receives Chief of Staff of the President of Kyrgyzstan

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh has received Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chief of Staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The President expressed his gratitude to the Kyrgyz state, government, and people for warmly welcoming the Mongolian delegation.

He highlighted that this visit marks a new phase in the history of their relationship by elevating the traditionally friendly relations to a new level of "Comprehensive Partnership," thereby beginning a new era of cooperation.

He also noted that during this visit, over 10 documents related to strengthening the legal foundation between Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan and expanding governmental and organizational cooperation were signed.

He expressed his confidence that the governments of both countries would work closely to implement the agreements made between the heads of state and to further develop the relationship.

Chairman A. Kasymaliev mentioned that in recent years, relations and cooperation between the two countries have been actively developing, the Governmental Commission's activities have intensified, and he expressed willingness to further develop cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, transportation, logistics, agriculture, light industry, health, education, culture, and the environment.

In Kyrgyzstan, the President appoints the head and members of the Cabinet of Ministers with the approval of the Parliament.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers also concurrently serves as the Chief of Staff of the President. Adylbek Kasymaliev was appointed to this position in December 2024.

Source: Office of the President

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Infrastructure

MIAT to operate direct flights to Singapore

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Mongolia's national airline, MIAT, has announced that it is launching a new route to Singapore this year. Starting from November 4th of this year, the airline will operate direct flights to Singapore twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Singapore is comprised of a total of 63 small islands and is considered by many to be one of the world’s leading countries in terms of city planning and the rule of law. As a result, tourism in Singapore has developed to a high degree, and the country boasts a wealth of attractions, major shopping centers, cultural venues, and rapid development that draws many foreign visitors. With the launch of direct flights to Singapore, not only will tourism traffic increase, but there will also be new opportunities to expand flight connectivity to other countries and cities around the world via Singapore.

Information on booking flights can be obtained by calling 11-333-999, via MIAT’s official Facebook page, the MIAT app, or other ticket sales centers.

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TODAY: Announcement of the Company Selected in the Tuul Expressway Open Tender

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Summary of today's events:

  • President U. Khurelsukh of Mongolia is on a state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov from July 20-23, 2025.

At 10:30 am: The winner of the open tender for the Tuul expressway will be announced and a notification will be delivered to grant the contract award. Contact numbers: 99127029, 99901600.

  • The special exhibition "Mongol Chest" will be open to the public at the National Museum of Mongolia until the 29th of this month.

In the provinces: - Yak Festival will be organized in Bat-Olzii soum, Uvurkhangai aimag. - Mongolian wrestling festival will take place at the Uyalgyn River in Khuvsgul aimag. - The “TUV ROBO–2025” competition for 6th-12th grade students of general education schools will be held in Zuunmod, Tuv aimag, from July 20-23 of this month. - The temporary exhibition “Nature Up Close” is on display at the Arkhangai aimag museum until July 28.

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Border checkpoints to remain operational on public holidays

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The first meeting of the "Export Promotion and Trade Facilitation" working group, established by order of Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Economic Development.

The head of the working group, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development N. Uchral, emphasized the need to implement the previous decision of the government and work accordingly. He noted that this would help resolve challenges faced by business owners and boost exports. He also assigned several tasks to relevant agencies to increase the flow of export-oriented mining products.

Currently, obtaining a customs bonded warehouse permit involves passing through 15 officials and, in some cases, waiting up to 1,035 days. Going forward, it is necessary to reduce the number of steps in customs administration, update the common procedures of relevant agencies, and ensure that vehicles with low risk scores can pass through smart lanes without hindrance.

According to the current situation assessment, when the border checkpoints are closed during public holidays, export revenue decreases by approximately 350-400 million dollars. Therefore, it was instructed to ensure that border checkpoints operate at full capacity on these days, and that these issues be resolved by September 30.

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B.Odbayar: Hong Kong's "HaoYuan Group" Wins the Tender for the Tuul Expressway Project. Construction Scheduled to Begin Next Week

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

As part of the construction work for the "Tuul Expressway" project, an open selection was announced on the 27th of last month. The Capital City Procurement Authority announced the tender for the "Tuul Expressway" project under tender number "NHAAG/20250101139." Four organizations submitted their proposals, and Hong Kong's "HaoYuan Group" LLC was selected. B.Odbayar, Head of the Capital City Road Development Department, reported that construction works are planned to commence next week.

He continued: "We have officially announced the business entity that won the open tender for the Tuul Expressway, and sent a notice giving them the right to sign the contract. Through this press conference, I would like to inform you about the Tuul Expressway project. Initially, in 2014, the project planned to construct a four-lane, 33 km road. At that time, construction of a 6 km bridge structure was approved. The Tuul Expressway is considered the most effective project to reduce traffic congestion in the capital. In the updated project, it was determined that it is necessary to build not four but six lanes, and to increase the length of the bridge structures. Building embankments in the central city or residential area was deemed unsuitable, as it risked dividing the city, so building a bridge was decided as the correct solution. Currently, Ulaanbaatar's peak hour road load is graded "F," with an average speed of 9-13 km per hour. Research has determined that road capacity is exceeded. Specifically, if more than 420,000 vehicles are on the road at once, there is a risk of complete standstill. Recent data, assisted by artificial intelligence, shows that 510,000 vehicles participate in Ulaanbaatar's traffic regularly.

Implementing this project aims to reduce road traffic load, environmental pollution, and the cost of lost opportunities caused by congestion. To calculate the lost opportunity cost, it is assumed as 50% of citizens' hourly wages. According to statistics, the average salary in Ulaanbaatar is ₮2.2 million. Calculated hourly, this is ₮13,000 per hour. Thus, due to congestion, citizens lose around ₮6,500 per hour. Moreover, this lost opportunity is not measured by salary alone, but also includes time that could be spent with family and other factors.

The Tuul Expressway will extend 32 km from Nalaikh Road to the Western Checkpoint. The road will have a total of seven interchanges. Two bridge structures will also be built to connect with the mountain road. The total length of bridges will be 12.8 km, with the main bridge, which will have six lanes, estimated at 9.8 km.

The total budget for the Tuul Expressway is ₮2.5 trillion. Of this, the largest cost, ₮1.5 trillion, is planned for bridge and tunnel construction. Additionally, ₮687 million is allocated for the road itself and ₮102 million for utility lines. With the commissioning of the Tuul Expressway and the ring road, it is estimated that congestion in Ulaanbaatar will decrease by over 40%."

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Construction of the Tuul Expressway to Begin Next Week

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "HaoYuan Group" company from Hong Kong has been selected as the contractor for building the Tuul Expressway through an open international tender, announced by the Ulaanbaatar City Governor's Office. This is the first comprehensive road project implemented in Mongolia, and it will stretch for 32 kilometers with six lanes along the foothills of Bogd Mountain, from the Bayanzurkh checkpoint and the Ulaanbaatar-Nalaikh direction to the safety roundabout towards the western provinces.

This international expressway will have no traffic lights, allowing vehicles to drive the entire 32 kilometers without stopping. The construction will include a 9.8-kilometer-long bridge, a 190-meter-long tunnel, and seven "Exit" interchanges with two-level intersections, creating a loop road network around Ulaanbaatar. The entry and exit ramps on the west side of the Yarmag Bridge will connect with the main road, balancing road traffic loads. The connections to TEC-4, Naadamchdyn Bridge, the first ring road, the Songinokhairkhan road, and the Auto Trade Complex will regulate traffic flow entering and leaving the city, and will also help to distribute traffic loads across the central area. Officials highlighted that this is an internationally prepared project with a thoroughly developed feasibility study.

The expressway will not only ease traffic from the Nisekh and Yarmag directions and reduce congestion in downtown roads, but it is also of great importance for supporting the city and country's economic growth, saving residents’ time, and developing a modern standard road network.

The selected contractor, "HaoYuan Group", has been operating since 2008 in sectors such as engineering, trade, logistics, energy, minerals, agriculture, and roads. It is the only private company in Hong Kong with experience as the general contractor for railway design, exploration, and construction on an international scale. The company has implemented major highway and construction projects in Malaysia, Angola, Ethiopia, Serbia, Kazakhstan, China, and Hong Kong, and has over 10 branches in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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EVENT: Announcement of the Company Selected for the Tuul Expressway Tender

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At the State Palace
8:00 AM — The regular meeting of the government is taking place.

On the 13th floor of the State Palace
10:30 AM — The company selected from the open tender for the Tuul Expressway will be announced, and a notice granting the right to sign the contract will be delivered.

Online
1:00 PM — The VAT lottery drawing will take place.

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B.Odbayar: The Opportunity Cost Lost Due to Traffic Congestion Exceeds 3 Trillion MNT Per Year

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

B.Odbayar, Director of the Ulaanbaatar Road Development Department, stated that the opportunity cost lost annually due to traffic congestion is now exceeding 3 trillion Mongolian tugriks.

He also reported that the company selected through the open tender for the Tuul Expressway has been announced, and a notification granting the right to sign a contract has been sent to them.

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Projects Without Design, Funding, or Job Creation Among 148 Development Projects to be Ranked and Removed

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

N. Uchral, Member of Parliament, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia, provided information regarding the draft government resolution on "Intensifying the implementation of development projects, ranking them by importance and impact, and taking measures to postpone the implementation of some projects."

Specifically, a total of 148 projects implemented by various ministries will be evaluated and ranked based on four groups and 14 criteria. Projects that are not included in the annual national plan, lack design or project plans, do not have clear funding, or when evaluated by the 14 criteria, do not positively impact the balance of payments or do not create jobs will be scored 0 to 5 and ranked accordingly.

At the upcoming autumn session, measures will be taken to remove some projects from the main five-year development direction and postpone others in stages. He noted that it is also necessary to cease approving lists of projects that cannot be implemented under government operations or investment programs.

Most of the development projects are designed to be implemented through public-private partnerships or foreign direct investment, so work is underway to submit a broader law on investment. In addition, the draft resolution stipulates the obligation to promptly resolve disputes arising from investors.

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B.Odbayar: Construction of the Tuul Expressway to Begin Soon, Will Open in 2028

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The Capital City's Governor's Office announced a tender for the selection of a contractor for the Tuul Expressway construction project in January 2025. According to B.Odbayar, Head of Roads Development for the capital, HaoYuan Group of Hong Kong won the tender and is being granted the right to sign the contract today.

Four companies participated in the Tuul Expressway tender, and Hong Kong’s HaoYuan Group was chosen for offering the most favorable terms and is in the process of commencing contract work.

B.Odbayar stated that studies suggest the Tuul Expressway, once operational, will reduce Ulaanbaatar's total traffic flow intensity by 13.5%. Furthermore, he believes that once it connects with the new ring road, it could reduce the capital's road congestion by over 40%.

The construction and land clearance for the Tuul Expressway will affect 116 land plots. Clearing work began in January; as of today, agreement has been reached and clearance completed for 16 locations, with ongoing negotiations at the remaining 100 sites.

The main route of the Tuul Expressway, starting from the west at the 22nd checkpoint, will branch off via an overpass from the new road headed towards Darkhan, providing on-ramps and off-ramps onto the expressway. Another entry will be available from Emeelt. The first exit on the western side will be at the Auto Trading Center. The expressway will follow the northern embankment of the Tuul River, connecting to an exit/entry at the Songinokhairkhan Bridge. Further along, it will link with the new Naadam Bridge constructed last year. A 846-meter bridge will be built over the Naadam road. This contract has been signed and work will begin next week. Four-lane bridge structures are planned at a cost of 120 billion tugrik.

The expressway will cross over Naadam road, pass by Yarmag and Nukh, and connect via a six-lane highway with the new airport expressway. The design for this section is financed by the World Bank and will be divided into two packages, with tenders soon to be announced by the World Bank.

After crossing the Yarmag Bridge, there will be exits/entries at the station junction, with an overpass constructed to access the mountain road beyond there. There are also planned exits to Mishyel Expo. For the overpasses across Zaisan and Marshal Bridges, the contractor is required to use box girders or steel bridges to avoid disrupting traffic during construction.

To the east, the road will continue in front of the National Park, construct an exit/entry at the Dunjingarav underpass, and build an overpass to the mountain road. From there, a six-lane expressway, 32 km long, will connect from the west side of the Uliastai Bridge to the Nalaikh Expressway.

This expressway will have no traffic lights and will connect via seven intersections with on-ramps and off-ramps. It is designed to meet international first-class highway standards, with speeds of up to 100 km/h. Construction will begin next week, with plans to open the main carriageway for traffic in the first half of 2028. The main construction work is scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Since Mongolia's construction season is limited, time management is critical.

The selected contractor, HaoYuan Group LLC, was registered in Hong Kong in 2008 and is an international conglomerate with interests in engineering, trade, logistics, energy, minerals, agriculture, and road construction sectors.

The government decided during the Parliament’s spring session to grant a guarantee for the initial financing required for this project.

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Earthworks for 'Selbe 20-Minute City' to be completed next month

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The first phase of construction for the Selbe sub-center, the pioneer '20-Minute City' project to be implemented in 158 hectares and 2,206 plots of Chingeltei and Sukhbaatar districts, began on May 29 with two separate tenders. As of today, earthworks are underway at four locations and are scheduled to be completed by August 10. Following this, building construction will commence, according to the Office of the Governor of the Capital City.

The initial stage includes the construction of six residential areas for 4,400 households on 25.6 hectares near the Orgil Shopping Center. G. Uuganbayar, Project Management Manager of Selbe 20-Minute City Corporation, said, "A Mongolian enterprise is carrying out the subcontracted earthwork. The demolition of the engineering infrastructure, site measurement, and construction groundwork have been completed, and earthworks are ongoing."

Within the project, the residential water supply will be provided through copper pipes, and gray water from buildings will be reused for roads and irrigation purposes. Renewable energy will be used for shared utility supply, including plans to power entrance lighting and elevators with solar panels.

In Selbe City, it is planned to build 113 apartment buildings for 10,068 households, 18 km of roads, 43 km of pedestrian paths, 28 km of bicycle paths, playgrounds on 3.6 hectares, three schools, five kindergartens, a hospital, and a sports facility. Green areas will be created on 40% of the total territory. As of today, 90.8% of the land clearance has been accomplished. Once all plots are cleared, a total of 15,600 chimneys and 12,000 pit toilets will be disinfected and decommissioned to reduce air pollution by 6% and decrease land degradation.

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Society

Mongolia becomes the 22nd Asian country to fully ban online gambling

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Mongolia has become the 22nd country in Asia to ban online gambling, paid bets, and other betting games. According to the Preventive Department of the General Police Department, the law "On Prohibiting Online Gambling, Betting, and Paid Bets" that was passed by the State Great Khural (Parliament) officially came into effect on the 1st of this month. Under this law, all types of online gambling, paid bets, and wagering games are completely banned.

With the enforcement of this law, the organizers of online gambling will face strict liability, with the aim to protect the financial security of citizens, and to prevent money laundering and crimes. Professional organizations have begun to intensify inspection and oversight, as well as to conduct public awareness and educational campaigns via mass media.

This legislative change is a comprehensive decision aligned with Mongolia's domestic security, the creation of a healthy social environment, and economic policy control.

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Mongolia Becomes the 22nd Country to Ban Online Gambling

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

A law completely prohibiting online gambling, betting, and paid predictions came into effect on July 1st of this year.

With this, Mongolia has become the 22nd country in Asia to ban online gambling.

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NCTSED: This Year, 365 Foreign Citizens Received Emergency Assistance

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: news.mn

At the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics (NCTSED), 365 trauma-related emergency calls were recorded in the first seven months of 2025. The most common cases include falling from buildings, hand cuts from knives or scissors, and injuries from electric saws or getting hands pinched in doors.

Additionally, during the national holidays, 27 foreign citizens received emergency services at NCTSED. Specifically, there were nine cases of falls, five injuries caused by inanimate objects, seven cases related to road traffic accidents, four cases involving bites from horses, livestock, insects, cats, or dogs, and one burn case. Emergency care was provided to seven children and 20 foreigners aged 17 and above.

Last year, in 2024, 370 foreign citizens received emergency services at the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics. Categorizing these patients by age and gender, there were 248 men and 122 women among the foreign citizens. Of these, 32 were aged 0-16, while 304 adults received emergency medical assistance.

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US Immigration Detains Mongolian with Hearing Impairment for Over a Month Without Interpreter, Then Releases Him

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: itoim.mn

A Mongolian individual with a hearing impairment, who communicates using sign language, was detained for over a month without an interpreter before finally being released from an immigration detention center in Southern California, according to American news outlets.

Earlier this month, CalMatters reported on his situation. His family, fearing for his safety if he were returned to his home country, requested that he be identified only by the name Avirmed.

Judge Dana Sabraw of the Southern California District Court ordered the officials at Otay Mesa Immigration Detention Center to provide a Mongolian sign language interpreter for Avirmed. Previously, he had not been provided an interpreter, leaving him in what his attorney described as solitary confinement-like conditions.

According to court documents, immigration officials tried to ask Avirmed via Google Translate whether he was afraid to return to Mongolia, but miscommunication occurred, leading them to record his sponsor as a daughter named Virginia Washington. However, he does not have a daughter; his actual sponsor was his sister, who lives in Virginia and has now confirmed she is with him.

Avirmed’s attorneys, from the Disability Rights Legal Center and Disability Law United, argued that conducting proceedings without an interpreter violated his civil rights. They cited federal laws prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities by government agencies.

The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California declined to comment regarding Avirmed's release.

Additionally, Judge Sabraw ordered government agencies to redo two assessments that could affect Avirmed’s immigration application. The judge considered it improper that these assessments, focused on his mental health and risk if returned to his home country, had been conducted in a language he did not understand.

Avirmed had fled to the US seeking asylum in February 2025, escaping persecution due to his disability, and had been detained at Otay Mesa since then. Court documents note that in 2020, he suffered a beating in Mongolia because of his disability, resulting in a brain injury that led to seizures and memory problems. His family declined to share how he managed to come to the US.

It remains unclear why he was suddenly released. Immigration court records do not contain any information about release on bond, and his attorneys have not yet explained the situation.

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Environment

SELENGE: Additional personnel deployed to the wildfire are being transported to the fire zone by helicopter

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In Selenge province, additional personnel assigned to support the wildfire response are being distributed and transported to the affected areas by helicopter from the Air Search and Rescue Unit No. 111 under the National Emergency Management Agency.

At the "Olontiin Am" area of Tarvagatai, Bag 1 in Khuder soum, Selenge province, the site of a forest fire that started on the 21st of this month, 18 officers from the Militarized Protection Emergency Service of the Ulaanbaatar Railway have arrived to provide additional support.

Furthermore, at the "Ard Tumnii Am" area of Bayantsagaan, Bag 2 in the same soum, another wildfire started on the 21st, and officers from the Sukhbaatar province Emergency Department have been deployed there. They have completed initial health checks and received safety instructions before moving to the location.

Additionally, at the "Shorgooljiin Undur" area of Tarvagatai, Bag 1 in Khuder soum, officers from the Dornogovi province Emergency Department’s Search and Rescue Team have also completed health checks and safety training and have moved to the wildfire site for additional duties.

It is worth noting that this team has now been deployed to assist in a wildfire in Selenge province for the fourth time.

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Unauthorized Use of Hazardous Chemicals Detected

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Under the directive No. 01/04, approved by the Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, a nationwide inspection is being conducted regarding the use and importation of hazardous and toxic chemicals. The inspection aims to determine whether companies are following the relevant rules and regulations while using hazardous and toxic chemicals and to assess the enforcement of the law.

As of the first half of this year, 113 special permit holders were included in this inspection, and the ministry reported that 85 violations of laws and regulations were discovered. At present, legal procedures are being carried out against 10 entities, and their errors and deficiencies have been rectified. In addition, six criminal acts involving the use of chemicals without a special permit have been halted and transferred to the police for further investigation.

It should also be noted that the Criminal Law stipulates: "If a legal entity engages in the illegal use, border crossing, production, storage, or sale of hazardous or toxic chemicals, it shall be punished by revocation of the right to operate and a fine ranging from 20,000 to 120,000 units."

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Eight New Forest Fires Erupt

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The National Emergency Management Agency provides daily updates on the forest fire situation. As of 11:00 am today, there are 24 active fires across the country, five of which have been contained. To extinguish the remaining 19 fires, 280 members of the emergency services, 311 personnel from professional units, and a total of 36 vehicles are being mobilized. Specifically, five fires in Yeruu soum of Selenge province have been contained, while efforts continue to put out eighteen fires in Khuder, Yeruu, and Mandal soums, as well as one fire in Omnodelger soum of Khentii province. Personnel are being transported to the fire hotspots by helicopter of the 111th Air Search and Rescue Unit under the National Emergency Management Agency.

It is worth noting that as of 11:00 am yesterday, there were 16 active fires nationwide; this number has increased to 24 in just one day. The National Emergency Management Agency urges the public to exercise caution.

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Health

The Government Meeting is Discussing Measures to Combat Drugs

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The following issues are being discussed at today's government meeting:

  1. Draft government resolution on measures to accelerate the implementation of development projects, to prioritize them by their importance and effect, and to postpone the implementation of some projects.
  2. Coordination between sectors regarding national projects and programs being implemented.
  3. Improving the environment for housing finance.
  4. Measures being taken to combat drugs, narcotic and psychoactive substances.
  5. The current situation of intestinal infectious diseases and food poisoning.
  6. Information about the Prime Minister of Mongolia's visit to Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi LLC's operations, the extraction and transportation at the Tavan Tolgoi mine, and the construction of the transborder railway at the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod border point.
  7. Other matters.

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The Prime Minister Gave Orders to Intensify the Fight Against Drugs

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The decisions made at the regular government meeting were presented. Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar listened to the current situation reports and gave instructions to certain ministers and officials on specific issues.

Development projects and programs will be ranked according to four main criteria, and major projects and programs will be implemented accordingly. The task of ranking and consolidating a total of 148 development projects and programs is to be completed by next August, as ordered to the Minister of Economic Development, N. Uchral.

Following his appointment, the Prime Minister announced plans to establish a Special Housing Bank to improve the quality of life for citizens and increase the availability of affordable housing. For this purpose, a working group headed by Minister N. Uchral was established, tasked with researching and preparing a proposal for the bank by July 13, and submitting a comprehensive report to the government.

The working group consists of 17 members, including S. Byambatsogt, Head of the Cabinet Secretariat; B. Javkhlan, Finance Minister; B. Batbaatar, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; and T. Aubakir, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare.

Due to recent criminal cases, violations, and prevailing social climate, a report from the police on measures against crimes related to narcotics, psychotropic substances, and drugs was heard. As a result, the following instructions were issued to the ministers:

  1. The Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs and the Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat were tasked with promptly finalizing the revised draft law on Control of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, originally passed by the State Great Khural in 2002, and presenting it to the government by the end of August.
  2. In the scope of the above-mentioned draft law, they were instructed to include provisions that toughen penalties for crimes related to the use of narcotic and psychotropic substances, making sentencing for such crimes stricter and considering objective circumstances for differentiated penalties.
  3. The Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs were tasked with actively cooperating with Turkey, South Korea, Russia, the United States, Thailand, Vietnam, and other international organizations to restrict and stop the illegal import of narcotic and psychotropic substances into Mongolia.
  4. The Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs and the Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat were instructed to study and propose turning the Anti-Drug Department of the Police Agency into an independent, autonomous body and present their findings to the government by the end of August.
  5. The Ministry of Health was instructed to explore establishing a center dedicated to providing psychological and rehabilitation services to addicts, and to present this proposal to the government. Also, the health minister was ordered to update and approve the list of narcotic and psychotropic drugs prohibited or controlled in Mongolia.
  6. The Ministers of Health, Education, and Justice and Internal Affairs, as well as the Governor of the Capital City, were tasked with conducting research on the prevalence of narcotic and psychotropic substance use and organizing preventive education in curricula at all levels of educational institutions.
  7. The National Police Agency was tasked to intensify efforts to control and eradicate the spread of narcotic and psychotropic plants growing in Mongolia and expedite measures for their complete destruction.

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Tasks Assigned by the Prime Minister Against the Use of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: gogo.mn

At today's meeting of the government, the leaders of the police organization were summoned to present information regarding the measures being implemented against crimes related to drugs and narcotic substances. In addition, N. Baasandamba, the head of the Government Press Office, introduced the various tasks and directions given by the Prime Minister to the relevant ministers. These include:

  • Quickly finalizing and submitting the revised version of the Law on Combating Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances, initially approved by parliament in 2002, by August.
  • Studying the possibility of strengthening the Drug Enforcement Division of the General Police Department as an independent and autonomous body, and instructing the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs and the Cabinet Secretary to present their proposals to the Government by August.
  • Instructing the Minister of Health to study the establishment of a healthcare and psychological assistance organization for individuals addicted to narcotics under the Ministry of Health, as well as to update the list of narcotic and psychotropic medicines that are prohibited, restricted, or require monitoring in Mongolia.
  • Assigning the Ministers of Health, Justice, and Education, as well as the Governor of the Capital, to conduct research on the prevalence of narcotics and psychotropic drugs and organize preventive education activities in all educational institutions at every level.
  • Instructing the General Police Department to study the distribution of narcotic and psychotropic plants growing in Mongolia and to organize efforts to restrict and completely eradicate them.

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Efforts to Strengthen Prevention of Intestinal Infectious Diseases and Food Poisoning to Be Intensified

Published: 2025-07-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Minister of Health J. Chinburen has presented the current situation of intestinal infectious diseases and food poisoning, as well as the measures to be taken, to members of the Government. Accordingly, efforts to strengthen the prevention of intestinal infectious diseases and food poisoning will be intensified in schools, kindergartens, children's camps, mining sector enterprises, and other institutions and organizations operating in environments where people gather in large numbers.

Furthermore, steps will be taken to ensure the quality and safety of products at all stages of the food supply chain, to establish and monitor the hygienic conditions and requirements for workers’ accommodations and environments at organizations that have been granted special permits to explore or use mineral resources, and to study and resolve the legal frameworks to enforce these measures. The capacities and accreditation scopes of the National Food Safety Reference Laboratory and the Standardization and Measurement Departments' laboratories in the provinces will be increased, so as to respond promptly and collaboratively in cases of poisoning or illness. Relevant officials have been tasked to regularly control and improve hygienic conditions and requirements at food trading and service facilities, ensure the provision of safe and healthy food to the population in their respective territories, and monitor the operations of children's organizations.

In the first half of 2025, there have been six recorded cases of food poisoning in kindergartens, general education schools, and children's organizations, affecting a total of 451 people.

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