Border exit ban imposed on MP E.Bolormaa www.gogo.mn

An investigation has led a court to impose a travel restriction on E.Bolormaa, the Member of Parliament after prosecutors asked the judiciary to apply a preventive measure barring her from crossing the national border.

The law-enforcement agency has opened a criminal case and named the MP as a defendant in an inquiry into the offence of “obstructing the exercise of the right to vote and the work of the election commission” (Special Part, Criminal Code, Article 14.5, Part 2, Clause 2.3). The Metropolitan Prosecutor’s Office submitted a proposal to the court on February 28, 2026 asking that restrictions on leaving the country be imposed.

A judge at the District Court of First Instance for Simple Criminal and Civil Proceedings reviewed the prosecutor’s request and on March 3, 2026 ordered the preventive measure restricting the defendant’s ability to exit the Mongolian border. 

Ulaanbaatar Introduces Smart Cameras to Improve Traffic Flow www.montsame.mn

The introduction of a smart camera system in Ulaanbaatar has enabled more optimized traffic light regulation and improved the smooth and balanced management of road traffic.

Under the system, traffic flow is counted in real time, allowing for precise identification of traffic volume and direction, as well as the detection and monitoring of traffic violations.

According to the Traffic Management Center, the solution has made it possible to configure traffic signals at all regulated intersections and crossings with greater precision, reducing the need for manual control by 50 percent. As a result, the workload per officer has decreased and traffic flow has become more evenly regulated.

Previously, traffic lights at 50 intersections were manually adjusted an average of 4,500–4,800 times per day. The system now manages 93 intersections at a similar frequency, enabling broader and more efficient traffic coordination.

Foreign Minister Meets International IDEA Secretary-General www.montsame.mn

Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), headquartered in Stockholm, during her official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden.

During the meeting, Minister Battsetseg noted that Mongolia has maintained active cooperation with the International IDEA and discussed ways to further enrich bilateral relations and collaboration through specific projects and programs.

In particular, the two parties agreed to cooperate in implementing the resolution initiated by Mongolia and adopted at the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption on “Preventing and combating corruption through enhancing transparency in the funding of political parties, candidatures for elected public office, and electoral campaigns.” They also agreed to work together to ensure the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on establishing an Asian Regional Center for Election Observation in Ulaanbaatar.

Furthermore, Minister Battsetseg emphasized that the Institute's Global State of Democracy reports, research, and analyses on electoral processes serve as important resources for government institutions, research organizations, and policymakers in Mongolia and many other countries. The parties also discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in this area.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Minister invited Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora to visit Mongolia.

Ulaanbaatar-Shanghai Direct Flight Route Launched www.montsame.mn

One of China’s first private airlines, Spring Airlines, launched its direct flight on the Ulaanbaatar-Shanghai route on February 3, 2026.

Tickets for this flight are available on Spring Airlines' official application and WeChat Mini Program (Xiaochengxu). The tax-included price for a one-way ticket starts at USD 132.9. This pricing policy enables more accessible, affordable travel options for Mongolian passengers.

Sector professionals believe this new flight route will be an important boost for expanding tourism and business relations between Mongolia and China.

The airline will operate twice-weekly flights starting February 3, offering low-cost direct travel options for passengers from both countries.

Mongolian Railway Expands Coal Export Logistics with Mixed Transport www.montsame.mn

Mongolian Railway (MTZ), a state-owned shareholding company, has signed cooperation agreements with coal mining companies operating in the Tavantolgoi group of deposits and has begun providing combined rail and road transportation services.

The company signed cooperation agreements with Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC and Energy Resources LLC to organize the transportation of export coal using an integrated rail and road logistics model, MTZ reported.

Since 2024, MTZ has been transporting coal traded by Erdenes Tavantolgoi on the exchange to Mandal border port through a mixed rail-road system. On February 5 this year, the company signed a combined rail and road transport agreement for shipments toward the Gantsmod border crossing and is commencing transportation under that agreement starting March 03, 2026.

In addition, combined transport from Energy Resources’ Ukhaa Khudag mine to Gantsmod border crossing began on the first of this month. MTZ is also set to conclude a transport agreement with locally owned Tavantolgoi JSC for shipments toward Gantsmod.

Under these arrangements, combined rail and road transport — including documentation processing — is now being organized from mine loading and unloading sites to the border crossings along the Tavantolgoi–Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod and Tavantolgoi–Khangi–Mandal routes.

The new logistics structure is expected to improve coordination in coal exports, increase border crossing capacity, enhance logistics efficiency, and strengthen a stable and efficient transport system for coal exports.

Foreign Minister Battsetseg Visits Uppsala County in Sweden www.gogo.mn

 During her official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden, Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh visited Uppsala County and met with several local officials.

Specifically, Minister Battsetseg held separate meetings with the Governor of Uppsala County, Stefan Attefall, and the Chair of the Uppsala City Council, Klas Herman Lundgren. The parties exchanged detailed views on opportunities to expand and develop relations and cooperation at the local level.

The minister noted that Mongolia places importance on regional development and on deepening cooperation and partnerships at the local level, and proposed mutually beneficial collaboration with Uppsala County in the fields of education, culture, agriculture, and sustainable development.

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, a prestigious institution in Sweden, is located in Uppsala. The leadership of Uppsala County and the city expressed their readiness to cooperate with the university on specific projects and research initiatives, including sharing advanced technologies and innovative solutions in agricultural and crop production.

Policy Support to Boost Wool and Cashmere Exports www.montsame.mn

Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav met with representatives of the wool, cashmere, and banking sectors on March 2 to discuss measures aimed at supporting exports and improving financing conditions.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister exchanged views with officials of the Bank of Mongolia and commercial banks on enhancing access to loans. He also addressed concerns raised by businesses in the wool and cashmere sector regarding stringent requirements for repaying previous loans before becoming eligible for new financing.

Representatives of the banking sector expressed their commitment to cooperating with and supporting exporters. They noted that the non-performing loan ratio has declined to 4.6 percent, marking its lowest level in the past 15 years. Governor of the Bank of Mongolia, Narantsogt Sanjaa stated that the possibility of issuing loans secured by reserved raw materials and major investment agreements, as well as introducing new financing products, will be studied.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry was instructed to provide policy support for deep processing and spinning projects, facilitate businesses’ participation in major international exhibitions, and establish a unified wool and cashmere product sales center in the capital city.

It was also decided to organize a cashmere auction in Sukhbaatar aimag on March 21. The sector’s ministry has established a working group to oversee the preparations. In addition, the Ministry of Finance was tasked with studying and developing proposals on tax policy support measures.

In 2025, Mongolia exported 4,000 tonnes of combed cashmere, a 5.7-fold increase, generating USD 335 million in revenue.Of the country’s 6.8 percent economic growth in 2025, the agriculture sector accounted for 40 percent, driven largely by wool and cashmere exports.

The sector’s representatives believe that production capacity and export could be increased if support measures are provided, such as improving access to loans, including businesses in export promotion programs, and issuing loans secured by purchased raw materials and export contracts.  

Ulaanbaatar Approves 2026 Budget Amendments www.montsame.mn

The Citizens’ Representative Khural of Ulaanbaatar approved a resolution amending the capital city’s 2026 budget during its extraordinary 10th session.

The budget revision includes adjustments aimed at ensuring the city’s financial stability and maintaining continuity in essential investments and social services. Funding for projects in engineering infrastructure, public transportation, and pollution reduction has been updated to reflect current conditions. Several major projects whose financing had not been fully resolved by the end of 2025 will be incorporated into the amended 2026 city budget and continued. These projects are directly linked to urban infrastructure, roads and transportation, urban planning, engineering utilities, and the policy of decentralization.

The second line of the “Ulaanbaatar Tram” project will run from Sukhbaatar Square to the Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Complex. A new subcenter complex will be constructed in Khan-Uul District, while heating supply pipeline works will be carried out in Songinokhairkhan District.

Continuing these projects is intended to reduce traffic congestion, curb air pollution, decentralize the city, and gradually modernize engineering infrastructure as part of the city’s broader development policy.

Mongolian Peacekeepers Protect Over 1,400 Civilians in South Sudan www.montsame.mn

A military contingent of the Mongolian Armed Forces serving in the United Nations peacekeeping mission “UNMISS” is honorably carrying out its mandate to protect civilians in Abyei, South Sudan.

Since the 14th of last month, due to the security situation in the region, more than 1,400 civilians have sought protection and entered the base. Mongolian peacekeepers promptly received them and have taken over 1,400 civilians under protection.

As part of the civilian protection operation, the contingent set up a medical tent and established a primary care point, providing emergency medical assistance to injured civilians and isolating those requiring separation.

Among the civilians who sought protection was a pregnant woman close to giving birth. The base’s physician, Senior Lieutenant Tserenlkham Ts., and nurse Staff Sergeant Uuganbayar D. assisted with the delivery, ensuring the safe birth of the child and the well-being of both mother and newborn.

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.