Ulaanbaatar electricity distribution network to be expanded www.gogo.mn

Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar met with energy and economic officials on March 1, 2026 to review pressing issues in the sector and gave instructions.

Officials told the meeting that earthworks for the Fifth Thermal Power Plant project have begun and drilling is under way; construction is planned to start on the first of next month. The preliminary report also covered progress on the 660 MW Bayan power plant and proposals to expand the Ulaanbaatar city electricity distribution network. 

The Prime Minister instructed the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development J.Enkhbayar, Minister of Energy B.Choijilsuren and Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan to draft a cabinet resolution outlining medium-term measures to ensure reliable, stable operation of the energy sector and to present it at a cabinet meeting this month.

Capital city sets April 15 deadline to launch all 2026 construction projects www.gogo.mn

A regular emergency meeting of the capital’s management held on March 2, reviewed progress on previously assigned tasks and procurement for the year, and the mayor ordered an accelerated timetable for tenders and construction. The meeting noted that implementation of the 14 tasks assigned at the previous emergency meeting stands at 87.1%.

At the meeting, D.Battsetseg, Head of the Capital Procurement Department, reported that the department is managing 350 projects for 2026. She said 259 new projects and measures have been launched so far and 45% of tenders have been announced. Of the 350 projects, 207 are works, 73 are goods and 70 are services. D.Battsetseg added that 54 projects have been authorised to sign contracts, 67 are under tender evaluation, 37 are receiving tender materials, 82 are preparing tender documents, and 110 lack final drawings, budgets or work instructions.

The Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar instructed officials to expedite and announce all remaining tenders so that construction can begin within the current building season. The Mayor ordered that all tender announcements for projects and activities be completed before April 15, that work unable to be tendered promptly be transferred to organisations that can implement it, and that priority be given to economically beneficial projects.

Foreign Minister to Pay Official Visit to Sweden and Norway www.montsame.mn

 At the invitation of Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden on March 2–3. She will then visit the Kingdom of Norway on March 4–5 at the invitation of Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.

During the visits, Minister Battsetseg will hold official talks with her counterparts and meet with senior government officials to discuss ways to strengthen and expand bilateral relations and cooperation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mongolia established diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Sweden on June 30, 1964, and with the Kingdom of Norway on January 11, 1968.

PDAC 2026: Mongolia’s exhibition booth officially opened www.en.mininginsight.mn

The official opening of Mongolia’s exhibition booth took place within the Trade Show North section of the PDAC 2026. At the PDAC2026 convention, held from March 1–4, 2026, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Member of Parliament G. Damdinnyam, along with representatives from the Parliament, the Government, and the private sector, are participating with a broad delegation. At the exhibition area, leading mining companies from Mongolia are presenting their operations, projects, and investment opportunities to international participants and investors.

More than 1,300 organizations and companies are participating in the exhibition component of “PDAC 2026,” showcasing minerals, exploration activities, equipment, technology, and investment opportunities — with Mongolia proudly among them.

Mongolia’s exhibition booth is evolving into an important platform for presenting the country’s mineral sector development policies, major ongoing projects, and partnership opportunities to representatives of the global mining industry, while also fostering new business connections.

Within the framework of the PDAC-2026 international convention taking place in Toronto, Canada, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia, the Mongolian National Mining Association, and the Canada–Mongolia Chamber of Commerce jointly organized the “Mongolia Day 2026” event. The event aimed to expand Mongolia’s international cooperation in the mining sector, enhance investment opportunities, and promote strategic projects.

The event was officially opened by Mr. G. Battsengel, Chairman of the Board of the Mongolian National Mining Association, and H.E. Ms. E. Sarantogos, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Canada. Mr. G. Damdinnyam, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources delivered the keynote address, presenting Mongolia’s mineral sector policy, recent legal and regulatory reforms, and ongoing measures to support investment.

In addition, Asian Battery Metals PLC, Erdene Mongol LLC, and Erdene Resource Development Corporation introduced their projects in Mongolia, outlining exploration activities, project development progress, and strategic objectives.

In the second part of “Mongolia Day 2026,” a panel discussion was held under the theme: “Why Mongolia? A Reliable, Responsible and Ready Partner for Mining Investment.” Representatives from the public and private sectors, as well as geological professionals from Mongolia and Canada, exchanged views on Mongolia’s mining competitiveness, investment climate, and international cooperation.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Erdenes Mongol LLC, Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE, Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC, Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), and Asian Battery Metals PLC for their support in organizing this event.

Source: Miningmongolia.mn

Approximately 281 citizens of Mongolia reside in the Middle East, 40 of whom are in Israel www.open.kg

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized in a statement that the repatriation of Mongolian citizens in Israel will be organized, provided that appropriate applications are submitted. This information was reported by MiddleAsianNews.

Due to the ongoing tension between Israel, the USA, and Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against traveling to Israel, Iran, and other countries in the Middle East.

Currently, about 40 citizens of Mongolia reside in Israel, who are either married to Israelis or have obtained Israeli citizenship. There are no citizens of Mongolia in Iran.

Considering the current situation, the Mongolian embassy in Ankara has created a chat for its citizens in Israel to ensure the exchange of information and advice.

In response to requests from Mongolian citizens, repatriation will be carried out through the Egyptian border from Tel Aviv using the port of Taba, based on previously accumulated experience.

Approximately 281 citizens of Mongolia currently live in the Middle East. Among them:

Israel — 40,
UAE — 80,
Egypt — 45,
Kuwait — 38,
Saudi Arabia — 23,
Jordan — 1,
Oman — 2,
Bahrain — 33,
Qatar — 19.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to provide support by offering consultations and information through its embassies in Ankara, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, and Kuwait for citizens in the region.

Mongolia issues alert for blizzards, dust storms, strong winds www.xinhuanet.com

Mongolia's National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring on Sunday issued a warning of blizzards, dust storms and strong winds that are expected to cause poor visibility.

Blizzards are forecast to hit the eastern provinces of Khentii, Sukhbaatar and Dornod, as well as the central province of Tuv, over the next three days.

Meanwhile, strong winds and dust storms are expected to sweep across the southern Gobi provinces, including Umnugovi and Dornogovi. The average wind speed is estimated at 18 to 24 meters per second, according to the weather monitoring agency.

The agency has urged the public, particularly nomadic herders and drivers, to take extra precautions against possible hazards.

Mongolia has a harsh continental climate, and strong winds, dust storms and snowstorms are common in spring.

In late February, two nomadic herders lost their lives in a blizzard while tending their livestock in Khalkhgol soum of Dornod Province.

Draft Law on Recalling Member of Parliament Initiated by President to be Submitted to Parliament www.montsame.mn

The Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia, Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag, announced today at a press conference at the State Palace that President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa has initiated a draft Law on Recalling a Member of Parliament and will submit it to Parliament.

He said that the purpose of the draft law is to implement the fundamental principles of the Constitution, safeguard Mongolia’s democratic parliamentary system, strengthen public oversight of Parliament, reinforce discipline and ethics, and uphold justice.

The draft law sets out the following grounds for recalling a Member of Parliament:

First, if a Member of Parliament commits an ethical violation, he or she will be held legally accountable.

Second, if a Member of Parliament breaks an oath or commits a serious violation, the matter will be reviewed by the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Ethics, and then discussed at a plenary session of the Parliament. The final decision on recalling the Member of Parliament will be made by the Constitutional Court.

Third, if a court’s final ruling confirms that a Member of Parliament has committed a crime, the Member will be recalled.

Fourth, accountability of political parties holding seats in Parliament will be strengthened. If a Member of Parliament elected through the party-list system commits a serious ethical violation, that Member will also be subject to recall.

Secretary of the National Security Council Byambajargal Altangerel noted that the 1992 Constitution grants the Constitutional Court the authority to decide on the recall of a Member of Parliament. The 2019 constitutional amendments also included grounds for recalling a Member of Parliament; however, the specific procedures and stages of the recall process have remained unclear.

He emphasized that the draft law initiated by the President will aims to clarify the recall process, enable citizens to exercise oversight, allow Parliament to protect its integrity, and ensure proper constitutional supervision.

“In other words, where ethics are upheld, the rule of law prevails. Within his constitutional powers, the President is initiating an ethics revolution,” he added.

PM Zandanshatar: Government to Implement Phased Policy Reforms www.montsame.mn

 Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav delivered a report on Mongolia’s key socio-economic indicators at the Mongolian People’s Party Conference convened on February 27, 2026. He noted that Mongolia’s economy grew by 6.8 percent at the end of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office.

“Numbers are facts. A closer examination of these figures reveals that real growth and tangible performance were achieved across all sectors of the economy. This reflects the effectiveness of our Government’s policies and actions, and gives us confidence and momentum to continue our work in the coming period,” the Prime Minister said.

Following this growth, the agriculture sector accounted for 40 percent of total economic expansion, contributing 2.8 percentage points. The Oyu Tolgoi project made up 1.1 percentage points. “Therefore, it is fair to say that Mongolia’s economy is moving in the right direction,” he added.

Tourism revenue reached USD 700 million, becoming a significant pillar of economic growth. Mongolia also exported a record 90 million tonnes of coal. Export revenue increased threefold, rising from USD 5.4 billion in the first half of 2025 to USD 15.7 billion by year-end.

Beyond mining growth, the industrial sector also expanded. Exports of combed cashmere alone increased 3.8 times, reaching USD 335 million. This demonstrates opportunities to further diversify the economy by adding value and increasing export volumes.

Foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 7 billion, up USD 1.5 billion from the previous year.

MoU Signed to Reduce Medicine Supply Disruptions www.montsame.mn

Minister of Health Chinburen Jigjidsuren and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Matilda Dimovska signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 27.

According to the Ministry of Health, this MoU makes it possible, through UNDP, to directly purchase commonly used, high-cost, essential medicines for healthcare services that carry a high risk of supply disruption. These medicines will be purchased from a single source at quality standards and at reasonable prices.

Minister Chinburen emphasized that the Government of Mongolia and the ministry are paying significant attention to the issues of medicine quality and pricing, and that this is the first major step toward transitioning to a system that enables the procurement of quality medicines at reasonable prices. He also expressed gratitude to the UNDP for its consistent support to the Government of Mongolia in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and other national development priorities.

Under the memorandum, anti-hemophilia medicines which have been previously at risk of supply disruption and included in the “List of diseases and medicines covered by the state,” will be procured. Anti-hemophilia medicines are administered regularly to patients with blood clotting disorders to prevent and treat bleeding.

In addition, anti-epileptic medicines will be included in the list of drugs to be supplied from a single source.

Groundwater and Flood Protection Project to Be Implemented in Six Central Districts www.montsame.mn

In order to improve living conditions in a safe and healthy environment and to reduce flood risks, the Groundwater and Flood Protection Project is planned to be implemented across six districts of the capital city.

Under the project, the most deteriorated and frequently damaged sections of Ulaanbaatar’s centralized wastewater network will be rehabilitated using modern trenchless technology. Specifically, a total of 39,469 meters of wastewater pipelines will be restored through trenchless methods. This technology enables the creation of a new internal lining within existing pipes without extensive excavation of streets and public spaces, thereby enhancing structural integrity and extending service life.

Within the framework of the project, pipeline lining and partial expansion works are planned as follows: 7,909 meters in Bayanzurkh district, 9,892 meters in Sukhbaatar District, 3,561 meters in Chingeltei district, 8,810 meters in Bayangol district, 6,607 meters in Songinokhairkhan district, and 2,690 meters in Khan-Uul district.

The Groundwater and Flood Protection Project will be implemented in compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework and Environmental and Social Standards (ESS2–ESS10).

Upon completion, the project is expected to reduce incidents of wastewater overflow, mitigate flood risks, and decrease soil and environmental pollution. It will also improve public health conditions and enhance the sustainability of urban infrastructure. Furthermore, the initiative is anticipated to improve the quality of residents’ living environments, strengthen the city’s capacity to manage increasing wastewater loads, and align with the capital’s sustainable development strategy by delivering high investment efficiency and long-term benefits for urban livability.