President Khurelsukh Departs for State Visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan www.montsame.mn

 President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa has departed for a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev, to take place from April 20–23, 2026.

The visit marks the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and is the first visit at the level of the Head of State of Mongolia to Kazakhstan in 20 years. President Khurelsukh and President Tokayev will hold a tête-à-tête meeting and official talks and will brief representatives of the media.

The sides will review the achievements of more than three decades of bilateral relations, exchange views on expanding the “Strategic Partnership,” enriching cooperation with stronger economic content, and further deepening collaboration on international and regional platforms.

During the visit, the parties will sign intergovernmental and interagency documents on cooperation in trade and economy, banking, petroleum, energy, urban development, science, culture, youth, sports, tourism, media, and museums. A Kazakhstan–Mongolia Business Forum will also be held, while the honorary concert “Beautiful Mongolia” and a photo exhibition will be presented in Astana for the first time.

President Khurelsukh is also scheduled to participate in a Regional High-Level Meeting on Environmental Issues to be held in Astana during the visit.

President Tokayev paid a state visit to Mongolia in 2024 at the invitation of President Khurelsukh, which made an important contribution to deepening bilateral relations and cooperation across all sectors. During that visit, the two Heads of State jointly announced the elevation of traditional friendly relations to a “Strategic Partnership,” making Kazakhstan Mongolia’s first Strategic Partner in the Central Asian region.

Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations on January 22, 1992. From the Mongolian side, President Bagabandi Natsag paid a state visit to Kazakhstan in 1998, followed by President Enkhbayar Nambar in 2007. From the Kazakh side, President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Mongolia in 1993, 1999, and 2008, and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a state visit in 2024.

Russia to Supply Discounted Aviation Fuel www.montsame.mn

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Damdinnyam Gongor reached an agreement during his official visit to the Russian Federation to secure a regular supply of aviation fuel from the country under preferential terms.

He met with Sergey Yevgenyevich Tsivilyov, Minister of Energy of Russia, and signed an additional protocol to the intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and Russia on the supply of aviation fuel to Mongolia.

Under the agreement, Mongolia will receive aviation fuel regularly at discounted terms. The protocol will come into force alongside the existing agreement on petroleum product supply to Mongolia. This is expected to play an important role in stabilizing supply and mitigating rising oil and fuel prices linked to the situation in the Middle East.

Minister pinpoints land ownership issues www.ubpost.mn

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Ts.Sandag-Ochir met with representatives of citizens living in the Zaisan and Nukhtiin Am areas of the Bogd Khaan Mountain Nature Reserve to discuss long-standing issues related to land ownership rights.

During the meeting, the minister noted that although more than 680 residents who have lived in the area since 1954 were issued land ownership certificates between 2016 and 2022, the rights of an additional 125 citizens remain unresolved. He emphasized that this situation raises serious human rights concerns and requires urgent attention.

According to the ministry, many of these residents have lived in the area across three generations. However, due to unresolved land registration issues, they continue to face difficulties in accessing basic public services such as education and healthcare. The lack of official addresses, electricity connections, and civil registration has further deepened these challenges.

Minister Ts.Sandag-Ochir stressed that repeated submissions of relevant documentation without resolution represents a significant administrative gap. He stated, “There should be no laws and regulations that exceed human rights. By eliminating overlap and duplication in legislation, we can strengthen the environmental protection system.”

As the area is included in the 2026 land management planning framework, the minister assigned the head of the Bogd Khaan Mountain Nature Reserve Conservation Administration, E.Tsogbadral, and the Head of the Special Protected Areas Policy Department, Ts.Uranchimeg, a one-month mandate to conduct a detailed review and resolve the outstanding land ownership issues in accordance with the law.

The meeting was attended by more than 80 residents aged between 27 and 90, who raised pressing concerns and shared their long-standing challenges related to residency and access to public services.

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.