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| Nations take united stand against human trafficking 18 February 2010 |
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In the beginning of the 21st century, humanity is faced with socio-economic problems, terrorism, global warming, energy shortages and economic crisis. Among organized crimes like illegal narcotics and weapons trading; human trafficking has become a serious problem. Human trafficking is becoming more a more sophisticated operation. Organized criminal groups engaged in this kind of business, are making significant gains by forming ..... More>> |
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| Mongolians welcome Year of the Iron Tiger 11 February 2010 |
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The Year of the Iron Tiger begins February 14, 2010 according to the lunar calendar. Mongolia’s New Year Holiday or Tsagaan Sar is a symbolic holiday where people express respect to elders and each other, and welcome New Year’s well-being. It is considered to add one year of age to every person and mark the beginning of the New Year cycle by the passing of a harsh winter. Astrologers preliminarily determine colors and character of the coming year in association with characters ..... More>> |
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| ‘Combating Slavery in Modern Times: National, Regional and International Experiences’ was organized on February 9-10 11 February 2010 |
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An international scientific conference themed ‘Combating Slavery in Modern Times: National, Regional and International Experiences’ was organized on February 9-10, 2010 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It brought together members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Asia’s partners for the OSCE, representatives of international organizations, the Ministries and their departments. The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Bolor gave ..... More>> |
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| Workshop explores nuclear test-ban treaty 11 February 2010 |
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A regional workshop exploring the significance of the ‘Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-ban Treaty Organization,’ (CTBTO) including its future, ratification and national implementation, will be held in Ulaanbaatar from March 15 to 16. The Government of Mongolia and the Commission’s Provisional Technical Secretariat (PTS) will sponsor the event. The workshop will investigate strengthening national and regional capacity and training activities within the ..... More>> |
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| MONGOLIA TO MAKE ECONOMIC REVOLUTION 08 February 2010 |
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Mongolia is now desiring to make a historic jump to economic revolution, Prime Minister S.Batbold said in his opening speech at the first ever meeting of Mongolia Economic Forum in Government House, Ulaanbaatar, on Monday 8 February. "Key principle of Government's economic policy is to increase investment, proceed with further industrialization and build a foundation of development economics by making more healthy the business and financial environment. ..... More>> |
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| NEWS-IN-BRIEF - From The MONTSAME AGENCY 05 February 2010 |
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A column of relief aid left Ulaanbaatar on February 1 for herders in Arkhangai, Bayankhongor, Bayan-Ulgii, Gobi-Altai, Dundgobi, Omnogobi, Ovorkhangai, Uvs, Khovd, Khovsgol, Zavkhan and Tov provinces that areunder extremely difficult winter circumstances. In response to an appeal by the Government and the State Emergency Commission, Tgs1 billion, 404 million worth of aid, donated by individuals, entities, public and NGOs, international humanitarian organizations, have been shipped to help ..... More>> |
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| Mongolia development highlighted at Davos Forum 05 February 2010 |
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President Ts. Elbegdorj participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, 2010 held January 27-31 in Davos, Switzerland. ‘Improve the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild’ was the slogan for the 2010 WEF event. French President, Nicolas Sarkozy delivered a speech to advance his ideas that concern a new system of world economics. Attended by state heads of some 40 countries.... More>> |
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| Russians send trainload of aid to herders 05 February 2010 |
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Mongolia’s total territory experienced harsh wintering and herdsmen and citizens of most aimags have become very tired. Relief campaigns for herdsmen are taking place everywhere along with foreign countries who are extending helping hands. Russian Railways (RZD) sent a train to Mongolia carrying humanitarian aid worth around 15 million rubles. On February 2, 2010, the train arrived at Ulaanbaatar station. The special 34-carriage RZD train includes,.... More>> |
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| Action and prevention for dzud given priority 05 February 2010 |
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Due to the dzud disaster, 1.7 million head of livestock perished throughout the nation as of February 1, 2010. In 64 soums of 12 aimags; Arkhangai, Bayankhongor, Bayan-Olgii, Gobi-Altai, Dundgobi, Ovorkhangai, Omnogobi, Zavkhan, Tov, Khovd, Khovsgol and Uvs aimags are in catastrophic conditions. In addition, 68 soums are in disaster, 71 soums and 2 villages are possible to worsen, and 27 soums of 4 aimags are having normal wintering. A working group led by .... More>> |
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| "EDUCATION" NATIONAL PROGRAM APPROVED 05 February 2010 |
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Regular cabinet meeting held on February 3 approved the "Education" national program in implementation of the parliamentary resolution regarding the National Development Strategy (NDS) adopted in January of 2008. Goals of the NDS includes developing further the public education sector and raising the national educational system to world standards. The program includes enhancing a network of various pre-school organizations, preparing .... More>> |
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| EU cooperative agreement nears signing 29 January 2010 |
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On January 21, 2010, the first step talk was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish a partnership and cooperative agreement between Mongolia and the European Union (EU). During the talks, the sides expressed their satisfaction with active development of the Mongolia-EU relations, and noted they are attaching great importance to these talks which will widen bilateral cooperation in all spheres and enrich it with new contents. The sides agreed to host the next talks in Brussels, .... More>> |
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| Inaugural Mongolia Economic Forum of 2010 will be held in Ulaanbaatar 29 January 2010 |
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On February 8-9, the Inaugural Mongolia Economic Forum of 2010 will be held in Ulaanbaatar under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Mongolia with active support of the President and the Parliament of Mongolia. The main purpose of the Forum is to consult and discuss development issues with policy-makers, scientists and domestic and international investors. Holding this Economic Forum is significantly important for Mongolia and the international business community. .... More>> |
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| PRESIDENT DISCUSSES ABOUT DISASTERS PREVENTION 27 January 2010 |
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President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj received Monday parliament Speaker D.Demberel, Premier S.Batbold and other officials to get up-date on a question of vital importance for Mongolia's national security -getting through the severe winter.According to the information of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, as of 24 January 1.204,750 heads of livestock have perished. Also manager of the Seismological Section of the Research Center of Astronomy and Geo-physics at the Academy .... More>> |
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| UNITED NATIOS IS CONCERNED OVER SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IN MONGOLIA 27 January 2010 |
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The UN Permanent Representative in Mongolia informed on the situation in Mongolia in connection with severe winter. The information states: "Mongolia is currently threatened by a "dzud"--a multiple natural disaster consisting of a summer drought producing small stockpiling of fodder, followed by very heavy winter snow and lower than normal temperatures. Heavy and continuous snowfall and blizzards have resulted in a sharp fall in daily .... More>> |
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| State-owned universities and institutes are merged 22 January 2010 |
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In consideration of the government’s action plan, the cabinet made a decision to restructure universities by combining over 40 State-owned universities and institutes such as follows: • Ulaanbaatar University; Trade and Productions Institute and Customs and Economic Institute will be merged to the National University of Mongolia. • Cultural Institute, Fine Arts Institute, Cinematography Institute and Radio and Television Institute will be merged to .... More>> |
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