China's top political advisor meets chairman of Mongolia's State Great Hural www.xinhuanet.com

China's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan, chairman of Mongolia's State Great Hural, which is the Mongolian parliament, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Wang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, said that under the strategic guidance of the two countries' leaders, the exchanges and cooperation in various fields between China and Mongolia continue to deepen, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.
China is willing to work together with Mongolia to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, maintain the political foundation for the development of bilateral relations, and promote the building of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future, Wang said.
Wang stated that the CPPCC National Committee is ready to promote exchanges and cooperation with the Mongolian side, making contributions to the continuous development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Amarbayasgalan said that Mongolia and China are neighbors, good friends, and good partners and that developing friendly relations between the two countries is a key priority in Mongolia's foreign policy.
He added that the Mongolian side supports the major initiatives proposed by China, including the Belt and Road Initiative, and the country is willing to enhance practical cooperation with China to achieve common development.

CDW Recycling Plant at Moringiin Davaa to Recycle 100 Tons of Waste Daily www.montsame.mn

The Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Plant at the Moringiin Davaa Dump Site, located in Khan-Uul district of Ulaanbaatar City, is capable of recycling up to 100 tons of waste daily. 
The Plant has procured 29 types of machinery and equipment that are indispensable to the operation, including a landfill compactor, demolition excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, water truck, and dump truck. The eco-friendly waste landfill facility meets hygiene requirements and has a capacity of receiving 8.5 tons of waste. 
The Plant was constructed by the order of the Governor’s Office of the Capital City as part of the “Ulaanbaatar Solid Waste Modernization” Project with financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and a grant aid from the European Union. It has a new landfill facility that meets hygiene requirements, a construction waste crushing and sorting facility, a garage for machinery and equipment, and an office building. 
Ulaanbaatar’s three centralized landfills collect an average of 1.4 million tons of waste annually, of which 11.4 percent is recycled, and 88.6 percent is buried. Construction waste accounts for 20-30 percent of the total waste collected.
During his visit to the Plant, General Manager of Ulaanbaatar City and Head of the Ulaanbaatar City Council G. Batzorig highlighted, “The Project is important for processing solid waste into gravel and crushed stone, putting them into an economic circulation, reducing the number of landfill sites and CO2 emissions, conserving water and energy, and creating sustainable jobs.”

“Chinggis Khaan” International Exhibition to Be Displayed in Prague This March www.montsame.mn

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Czech Republic, the International Exhibition themed “Chinggis Khaan”  is scheduled to be displayed at the Historical Building of the Czech National Museum in Prague, the Czech Republic, on March 10-June 22, 2025. 
The Exhibition will feature a total of 698 artifacts and cultural items from 170 collections, provided by the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia and the Institute of Archaeology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. 
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum has ensured that the transportation process of artifacts was carried out in accordance with Mongolia’s “Regulations on the Transportation of Tangible Cultural Heritage” and under the supervision of customs, police, intelligence authorities, and relevant sectoral inspectors. Artifacts have been packed using custom-made, acid-free packaging and specially sanitized containers, which were commissioned from South Korea. The artifacts are covered by international insurance and will remain under the Museum’s responsibility until their return.
In June 2024, Director of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia Chuluun Sampildondov and Director General of the National Museum of the Czech Republic Michal Lukeš signed an "Agreement on Cooperation in Organizing an Exhibition and Providing Artifacts" in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

UNDP Supports Mongolia’s Effort to Investing in Sustainable Care Economy www.undp.org

Visit to Japan by H.E. Ms. Batmunkh BATTSETSEG, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia www.mofa.go.jp

H.E. Ms. Batmunkh BATTSETSEG, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, will visit Japan from February 28 to March 5, as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During her stay in Japan, Minister Battsetseg will hold a Japan-Mongolia Foreign Ministers’ meeting and a working dinner with Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, where they will exchange views on bilateral relations and regional affairs etc.
Japan and Mongolia, which are “special strategic partners for peace and prosperity,” are working to further strengthen and expand cooperation between the two countries both in the political and economic fields under the “Joint Statement” signed by the leaders of the two countries in 2022. It is expected that this visit by Minister Battsetseg will further strengthen Japan-Mongolia relations

Mongolia and China to Deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership www.montsame.mn

Upholding the Founding Aspiration and Mission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization www.ubpost.mn

(Shen Minjuan, Ambassador of the PRC to Mongolia) 2024 marks several significant milestones: the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia, the 20th anniversary of Mongolia’s accreditation as an observer state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the tripartite meeting of heads of state of China, Mongolia, and Russia. It is delighted to see that this historically meaningful year witnessed further progress in China-Mongolia relations and new advances in the cooperation among China, Mongolia, and Russia.
Last July, during the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the three countries at the 24th SCO Summit, the FMs agreed to uphold the original aspiration of collaboration, maintain a clear direction, and strengthen coordination to elevate trilateral cooperation to a new high. This was followed by the first meeting between the Premier and Prime Ministers of the three countries during the 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government, where they reached key consensus to align the Eurasian Economic Union, the Steppe Road Plan, and the Belt and Road Cooperation and to build the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. Mongolian Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene spoke highly of the SCO’s contributions to a peaceful and stable region, deeper economic and political cooperation, and closer cultural exchanges and looked forward to Mongolia’s further participation in the SCO particularly to leverage the SCO framework to deepen trilateral cooperation. In November, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene led a delegation to attend the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, where he saw the immense opportunities of China’s extraordinarily huge market, gained fresh perspectives on China’s modernization achievements and best practices of the new development philosophy, and experienced the dynamism and vitality of the “Shanghai Spirit”.
As the first international organization co-founded by China and named after a Chinese city, the SCO seeks mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity, and pursuit of shared growth. Such “Shanghai Spirit” is the source of vitality of the organization. Over its 24-year journey, the SCO has exemplified peaceful development path with fruitful results, setting a model for the new type of international relations and becoming the world’s largest regional international organization by area and population.
Since China took on the new rotating presidency of the SCO for 2024-2025, China has focused on the original aspiration and mission of the organization and the SCO Year of Sustainable Development. China will work with all sides to make the SCO a constructive force for regional and global peace and stability, prosperity, and development. China and Mongolia are neighbors connected by mountains and rivers and share the same future. With the geographical proximity and economic complementarity, the two countries are focusing on mutually beneficial cooperation to advance modernization and bring more welfare to the two peoples. Mongolia is promoting its transformation in artificial intelligence, green growth, and human resources while China is pushing forward the strategy for invigorating China through science, education, the strategy on developing a quality workforce, and innovation-driven development strategy. The development strategies and philosophies are the same, and align with the key cooperation sectors set by SCO Year of Sustainable Development. From the eight major steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation to the SCO Digital Education Association and the upcoming Green Development Forum of SCO Countries, there is vast room for cooperation between China and Mongolia within the SCO framework.
Youth affairs have been a priority for the SCO. This year China will hold the SCO Youth Development Forum and Youth Camp, providing exchange programs to visit China for 1,000 young people from SCO countries over the next five years to encourage cultural exchanges and mutual learning among SCO countries. This year Mongolia will celebrate its “Year of Youth”. The 100-people youth exchange between China and Mongolia and Mongolia’s active participation in the youth affairs under the SCO framework will help Mongolia unleash the potential of its younger generations to build momentum for sustainable development.
The journey has just begun, with boundless prospects ahead. Based on the SCO platform, China and Mongolia enjoy great potential to deepen cooperation in key areas, enhance mutual benefits, and bring better livelihood and welfare for the two peoples for a better future of the bilateral ties, the SCO’s common home of solidarity and mutual trust, peace and tranquility, prosperity and development, good-neighborliness and friendship, fairness and justice, and a closer SCO community with a shared future.

China's top legislator holds talks with chairman of Mongolia's State Great Hural www.xinhuanet.com

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand to Visit Mongolia www.montsame.mn

US, Ukraine reach minerals deal www.mining.com

The United States and Ukraine have reached terms on a critical minerals deal, media outlets including the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, in a move Trump administration regards as crucial to brokering a ceasefire with Russia.
Earlier this week, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the minerals deal is close, and a new draft has been almost agreed for both country’s leaders to sign off on. Ukraine’s parliament is expected to recommend on Wednesday that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sign the deal.
Sources later confirmed to Reuters that Zelenskiy is due in Washington on Friday make the deal official.
Both sides have been locked in negotiations since Ukraine rejected the initial offer presented by the US earlier this month. President Zelenskiy has repeatedly stated that guaranteed US military support must be part of any deal. A breakthrough was made this past weekend when the US reduced its demand of $500 billion worth of critical mineral resources as repayment for military aid.
Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has upwards of $10 trillion in mineral deposits, including those containing rare earth elements that are essential to defense and other high-tech industries. However, these deposits have yet to be internationally recognized as economically viable. Ukrainian data shows that the country has deposits of 22 of the 34 minerals identified by the EU as critical.
While details of the agreement are undisclosed, and it is expected that the parties will jointly develop these minerals on a 50/50 basis.
On the US side, a deal represents a way for President Donald Trump to encourage buy-in from his supporters for continued backing for Ukraine, which relies on US and European allies for weapons and ammunition.
Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato institute, told Bloomberg that the deal was about Trump being able to “domestically market a political win,” and for Zelenskiy about deescalating tensions with the US.