Democratic Party begins work toward consecutive victories in 2027 and 2028 www.gogo.mn

Acting Secretary-General of the Democratic Party S.Bayartsogt briefed reporters on the party’s activities and also presented the party’s position on a bill submitted by prominent members to improve the use and efficiency of foreign loans.

S.Bayartsogt said he was appointed acting secretary-general of the Democratic Party and received his seal yesterday. “DP Chairman O.Tsogtgerel invited me to serve in this position. The Political Council supported the decision with 72% of the vote,” he said.

He added that the party chairman had told Political Council members it would be preferable to separate the positions of party chairman and parliamentary group chairman. S.Bayartsogt said the bill on recalling a member of parliament, submitted by the President, was also presented and discussed at the Political Council meeting.

“Our party has a lot of organizational, personnel, and financial work ahead if we are to ensure internal unity and win consecutive victories in 2027 and 2028. I am working as a team with Chairman O.Tsogtgerel to carry out this work and lead our party to victory,” he said.

S.Bayartsogt noted that three members of the Political Council reported on the president’s submitted bill, with one supporting it and one opposing it. An independent research organization also presented its findings.

He said Political Council members agreed that the draft law contains provisions that require further regulation. “For example, there is no mechanism to hold members accountable for corruption and abuse of official power. If we support it as it is, the balance of governance could be disrupted and difficulties may arise. Therefore, we agreed that it should not be supported in its current form. I hold the same position. After that, a working group with representatives from all parties should be established to examine the legal implications".

Mongolia Crowned Asian Judo Mixed Team Champion www.montsame.mn

The 2026 Asian Judo Championships for seniors have been held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.

On April 19, Mongolia’s national team won the mixed team title after topping Group D. Mongolia defeated Uzbekistan 4–3 in the group final and then swept Kazakhstan 4–0 in the championship match to claim the continental crown.

In the women’s +78 kg division, Mongolia’s International Master Adyasuren Amarsaikhan won a bronze medal. She secured the medal by defeating reigning world champion Kim Hayun of South Korea in the bronze medal bout.

The result marked Adyasuren’s second bronze medal at the Asian Championships, having also won bronze at the 2024 edition held in Hong Kong, according to the Mongolian Judo Federation.

RateGain partners with MIAT Mongolian Airlines www.m.dailyhunt.in

RateGain Travel Technologies announced that MIAT Mongolian Airlines, the national lag carrier of Mongolia, has selected AirGain, RateGain's pricing intelligence platform for airlines, to enhance its rate shopping and competitive pricing capabilities.

Founded in 1956, MIAT Mongolian Airlines operates a growing network connecting Mongolia with key destinations across Asia and Europe. As the airline expands in an increasingly competitive market, access to timely and accurate market intelligence is essential for smarter pricing decisions. Through this partnership, MIAT will leverage AirGain to track competitive fares across both direct and indirect channels, enabling faster, data-driven pricing decisions across its network.

As part of this collaboration, MIAT will bene it from AirGain's AI-powered Route Performance Digest, which delivers daily automated route-level insights to detect pricing gaps and performance shifts. By surfacing actionable intelligence in a clear, structured format, the Digest helps revenue teams quickly identify where intervention is needed. These capabilities streamline how teams' access and act on market insights, enabling quicker and more con ident pricing decisions.

Operating in a dynamic and price-sensitive market, MIAT aims to remain competitive while protecting pro itability and ensuring consistent pricing across channels. With AirGain's high-frequency rate shopping and intuitive analytics, the airline can track fare movements, detect market shifts early, and respond swiftly through a single interface. This real time visibility is powered by competitive intelligence across 300+ airlines, 170+ OTAs, and 50+ meta-search platforms, supported by enterprise-grade reliability and 99.95% uptime.

Nearly 50 e-vehicle injuries reported www.ubpost.mn

The National Traumatology and Orthopedics Research Center reported a sharp rise in injuries caused by micro-mobility vehicles such as electric scooters, mopeds, electric bicycles, and Surron off-road bikes. According to officials, the number of accidents involving these vehicles increased sixfold in the past year.

Data shows a concerning upward trend: 50 cases were recorded in 2022, rising to 305 in 2023, 532 in 2024, and reaching 2,792 injuries in 2025 alone. Authorities noted that these types of vehicles have been officially allowed to participate in road traffic since April 10. However, within just four days, between April 10 and 14, 48 separate accidents involving scooters, mopeds, and Surrons were registered at the center.

Of the injured individuals, 73 percent were male and 27 percent female. A breakdown of accident circumstances revealed that 27 riders fell while operating mopeds, 10 were injured after being struck by passenger vehicles, and one case involved a collision with a bicycle.

Among scooter-related accidents, seven children were injured after falling, while four were hit by cars. In addition, two Surron riders fell and one was struck by a vehicle. Medical officials reported that 87.5 percent of the injured were not wearing protective helmets, significantly increasing the risk of serious head and facial injuries.

In terms of injury patterns, 27 percent of all cases involved head trauma. Injuries to the knees and lower legs accounted for 25 percent, followed by 16.6 percent affecting the ankles and feet. Injuries to the wrists, hands, and fingers made up 8.3 percent, while the same proportion was recorded for elbow and forearm injuries. More severe cases included fractures to the abdomen, shoulder, upper arm, hip, and femur.

Health professionals have urged the public to exercise extreme caution when using micro-mobility vehicles, stressing that children should not be allowed to operate them. They also strongly warned against carrying passengers on such vehicles, emphasizing that reckless use is a major contributing factor to the rising number of preventable injuries.

President Khurelsukh to Pay State Visit to Kazakhstan www.montsame.mn

President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will pay a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from April 20 to 23, 2026, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The visit will mark the first state visit by a Mongolian president to Kazakhstan in 19 years. During the visit, the two heads of state will hold tête-à-tête, official talks, and brief the media.

The sides are expected to review more than three decades of bilateral relations, discuss expanding their Strategic Partnership, strengthening economic cooperation, and deepening cooperation at the regional and international levels.

Governmental and inter-agency documents aimed at broadening bilateral relations and cooperation are also expected to be signed during the visit. Businesses from both countries will hold a business forum, while artists from Mongolian Grand Theatre of National Art will stage the honorary concert “Beautiful Country Mongolia” in Astana for the first time.

President Khurelsukh will also attend the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana. President Tokayev paid a state visit to Mongolia in 2024 at the invitation of President Khurelsukh, giving impetus to deeper bilateral relations and cooperation across all sectors.
During that visit, the two sides announced the elevation of traditional friendly relations to a Strategic Partnership, making Kazakhstan Mongolia’s first Strategic Partner in Central Asia.

Mongolia and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations on January 22, 1992. Previous Mongolian presidential state visits to Kazakhstan were made by President Bagabandi Natsag in 1998 and President Enkhbayar Nambar in 2007, reported the Presidential Office.

Prime Minister Meets Newly Appointed Ambassadors www.montsame.mn

 On April 16, Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor met with Mongolia’s newly appointed ambassadors to foreign countries.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh and 14 newly appointed ambassadors attended the meeting. Over the past three months, the ambassadors completed their preparations, met with government members and representatives of major national producers and worked in rural areas.   

During the meeting, Prime Minister Uchral emphasized that the Government of Mongolia is pursuing a liberal policy, prioritizing the expansion of trade, the economy and investment; the development of a green economy and renewable energy sources; and the attraction of foreign banks. He also instructed the ambassadors to focus on improving foreign policy mechanisms and approaches in light of growing geopolitical tensions, increasing conflicts and confrontations, and deepening divisions between states.

He stressed the importance of anticipating major changes and risks in host countries, regions, and globally, and of promptly defining positions that align with Mongolia’s national interests. In particular, he urged them to closely monitor developments in sectors such as outer space, artificial intelligence, and rare earth minerals, and to actively work toward achieving tangible progress in cooperation.

He further tasked the ambassadors with successfully advancing their key mission of building a “strong Mongolian passport.” 

London Hosts Mongolian Camel Day Event www.montsame.mn

Mongolian Camel Day, organized with the support of the SME Agency under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry and the Dornogobi Governor’s Office, was held in London on April 10, 2026.

The event featured a showcase of Mongolian national fashion, a presentation on the health benefits of fermented camel’s milk (khoormog), cultural performances, and an exhibition and sale of wool and cashmere products.

On April 14, Ambassador Enkhsukh Battumur received the visiting delegation and expressed appreciation for organizing the event for the second time. He also wished them success in further expanding cooperation in Mongolian culture, trade, and economic relations.

The event was initiated by the “Silk Road Camel” NGO and jointly organized with the Embassy of Mongolia in the United Kingdom and the British-Mongolian Chamber of Commerce, the embassy reported.

Nationwide calving reaches 4.2 million www.gogo.mn

This year, 4.2 million of the 22.4 million female cattle expected to calve have already given birth nationwide. Of those, 4.1 million calves have been born, bringing the calving rate to 98.9%.

By region, the calving rate stands at 32.6% in the western region, 20.8% in the eastern region, 29.4% in the central region, and 31.9% in the Khangai region.

However, as of April 10, 2026, a total of 186.9 thousand cattle had been illegally slaughtered nationwide.

This year, crops will be planted on 633.4 thousand hectares nationwide, including 372.7 thousand hectares of cereals, 16.0 thousand hectares of potatoes, 18.3 thousand hectares of vegetables, 121.9 thousand hectares of fodder crops, and 104.1 thousand hectares of oilseeds.

The spring sowing target is to produce 474.8 thousand tons of cereals, 180.6 thousand tons of potatoes, 273.9 thousand tons of vegetables, 287.0 thousand tons of fodder crops, and 69.1 thousand tons of oilseeds.

Government Lifts Permit Requirements for 146 Business Activities www.montsame.mn

The Government of Mongolia has adopted a resolution on “Certain Measures to Support the Business Environment” at its meeting on April 15, 2026.

Under the resolution, individuals can now notify their intended business activity through the e-business.mn system and start operations immediately.

Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor said supporting every citizen willing to work and create is a core government policy. He noted that while 381 types of activities require permits under the Law on Permits, all others should be conducted without licensing. However, in practice, many services not subject to permits still involve excessive paperwork, delays and bureaucratic barriers. In Ulaanbaatar, depending on the type of permit, entrepreneurs have had to wait three months or more after submitting applications to start a business.

The prime minister emphasized that the resolution aims to free citizens from such “permit-like” restrictions and instructed relevant officials to ensure proper implementation and oversight.

The resolution removes administrative and documentation requirements for 146 business activities across eight categories. Authorities have also been instructed to ensure that the e-business.mn unified licensing system is fully operational, including notification functions, necessary infrastructure, and professional guidance. The Financial Information Technology Center, the E-Mongolia State-Owned Enterprise, and the National Data Center have been tasked with supporting implementation.

UNDP and Ulaanbaatar Municipality Launch Solar‑Powered EV Charging Station Project to Support Clean Urban Mobility www.undp.org

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar today signed a Project Document launching the “Establishment of Solar Powered EV Charging Stations in Ulaanbaatar City” project, aimed at supporting cleaner, low carbon urban transport in Mongolia’s capital. The partnership will pilot solar integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at priority public locations across Ulaanbaatar. 

Ulaanbaatar faces severe air pollution and rising greenhouse gas emissions, partly driven by the rapid growth of fossil fuel based transport. At the same time, global geopolitical uncertainty and volatility in fossil fuel markets continue to expose the risks of dependence on imported petroleum-based transport, underscoring the urgency of diversifying urban energy and mobility solutions. Although Mongolia is promoting electric vehicle adoption, limited access to reliable and renewable powered charging infrastructure continues to hinder progress.

The project will respond to this challenge by demonstrating solar powered EV charging solutions tailored to Ulaanbaatar’s urban and climatic conditions. By combining on site solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and EV charging equipment, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on coal based electricity and accelerate the shift to electric mobility by providing reliable, low-emission charging infrastructure. 

Deputy Governor for Social Sector, Green Development, Air and Environment of Ulaanbaatar City, Amartuvshin Amgalanbayar, highlighted “Developing sustainable transport infrastructure is essential for improving air quality and creating a healthier urban environment for our residents. This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing clean mobility solutions that are both practical and aligned with the city’s long term development priorities.”

The project contributes to national policy frameworks, Mongolia’s climate commitments, and the Government’s plans to expand electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure nationwide. In addition to installing pilot charging stations, the initiative includes development of operational and maintenance frameworks, training for local technicians, and public awareness activities. By piloting solar powered EV charging stations, the initiative is expected to inform future scale up in Ulaanbaatar and other parts of the country, supporting the transition toward cleaner, more sustainable urban mobility. 

Ms. Matilda Dimovska, UNDP Resident Representative in Mongolia noted “By piloting solar powered EV charging infrastructure, this project brings together climate action, public health, and urban development in a practical way.”

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