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Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament www.montsame.mn

The Government of Mongolia submitted to the State Great Khural the draft Resolution on the Approval of the Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 on October 30, 2025. In connection with this, Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav met with media representatives on November 9, 2025, to present the policy framework titled “New Trust - Bold Reform” and provide detailed information. Cabinet members and relevant officials attended the meeting.
At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Zandanshatar introduced Mongolia’s five-year development policy. He noted that Article 27.1.5 of the Constitution stipulates the stability of development policy and planning, emphasizing that Mongolia must learn from the past 30 years and define the path ahead. The prime minister stated that frequent policy changes with each change in government had been a major shortcoming in the past.
The new policy was developed in accordance with the Law on Development Policy and Planning, based on scientific evidence, and reflecting public opinion, as well as ensuring coherence and unity of objectives across all stages of planning and implementation. The draft was developed through consultations with scholars and researchers from the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, research institutions, and universities. Following the enactment of the Law on Development Policy and Planning in 2020, Mongolia adopted its first-ever five-year development policy. According to the law, the next five-year policy must be submitted to the State Great Khural two months before the expiry of the previous one. Accordingly, the draft Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 has now been submitted.
The new policy aligns with “Vision-2050,” Mongolia’s long-term development policy, and the Government Action Program for 2024–2028. It encompasses eight strategic directions: Human Development; Social Development and Shared National Values; Economic and Infrastructure Development; Environment and Green Economy; Governance and Digital Transformation; Regional Development; National Competitiveness; and Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. Within these areas, the document outlines 10 national goals, 35 sectoral outcomes, 85 institutional objectives, and 200 program results.
A key feature of the new framework is the inclusion of 10 national goals under the eight policy directions. These include raising productivity and diversification in the processing industry to sustain stable economic growth above 6 percent.
The policy also aims to narrow regional development disparities, promote economic diversification, and balance population migration, thereby increasing regional development indicators by 20 percent. It sets goals to improve the business environment, reduce state involvement in markets, promote fair competition, protect the rights of entrepreneurs and investors, and deepen tax and customs reforms. Mongolia’s competitiveness index is targeted to place the country among the world’s top 50 economies within the next five years.
In the education and health sectors, the plan seeks to ensure equitable access to quality services, develop a workforce aligned with labor market demands, and raise the Human Development Index to 0.813. Labor relations, wages, and social insurance will be better aligned to boost employment, reduce workplace accidents and labor rights violations and disputes, and expand the middle class by 20 percent.
Anti-corruption and governance actions will be taken to strengthen public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law, enhance transparency and accountability, improve national defense and resilience capacity, and expand citizen-centered digital public services under the principle of “Digital First.” As a result, Mongolia aims to rank among the world’s top 90 countries in governance indicators.

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Human rights assessment of E-Mongolia system conducted www.ubpost.mn

As part of its ongoing “Human Rights and e-Technology” public review, the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (NHRCM) is evaluating the legal and technological framework of the e-Mongolia system and the digitalization of civil registration.
From November 3–4, International Consultant Dr. Christoph Sperfeldt, a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University in Australia, visited Ulaanbaatar to work on the study’s findings and recommendations. During his visit, Dr. Sperfeldt collaborated with the legal and technology teams of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the e-Mongolian Academy, the National Institute of Public Education, and other industry experts.
In addition to this core human rights assessment, the NHRCM conducted a sociological study on the accessibility, usability, and user experience of the e-Mongolia system. Conducted with the support of the international consulting firm Dalberg and the Independent Research Institute, the survey included 5,000 users from Ulaanbaatar City and four provinces. Findings revealed that the system is largely effective and convenient: 96 percent of respondents viewed it positively, 48 percent said it reduced costs compared to visiting government agencies in person, and many highlighted its ability to save time and paper. However, the study also indicated that users’ understanding of personal data protection remains insufficient.
A public discussion presenting the human rights assessment and the digitalization of civil registration is scheduled for December 2. The assessment is conducted with financial support from the Australian Government and forms a key component of the NHRCM’s oversight of technology and human rights in Mongolia.

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The Mongolian woman who will represent Serbia at Miss Universe has announced: "My roots are Asian, and my passport is Serbian" www.slobodenpecat.mk

After the stormy reactions in Serbia over the decision to have a girl of Mongolian and Russian descent represent the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, Jelena Egorova decided to speak out and share his message with the public.
Jelena Egorova, born in Yakutia in 1997, posted a message on her Instagram profile, where she introduced herself with a ribbon that says "Serbia".
"I am honored to represent Serbia, a country that welcomed me with open arms. My roots are Asian, my passport is Serbian, but my goal is universal – to show that beauty today means connection, not division. I want every girl who feels 'different' to see that she can belong anywhere, wherever she brings kindness, respect and strength."
"I am proud to represent Serbia, a country that welcomed me. My heritage connects Europe and Asia, and I see it as a bridge, not a border," she said.
Vesna Jugovic de Vinci, former organizer of the Miss Serbia pageant, reacted sharply to the situation, describing it as "unprecedented chaos."
"Nobody chose her. Albanian women represent multiple countries, how is that? So, complete chaos has occurred in the Miss Universe organization. This is a huge scandal for us... This Mongolian woman does not know Serbian, I guarantee that she does not have a passport, there are no conditions for it, she is lying and they are all lying, this Miss Universe organization is falling apart," she said.
Although the organizers of Miss Serbia claim that the country is not officially participating in the pageant this year, Egorova continues to present herself as a Serbian candidate.

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116 deaths reported this year www.ubpost.mn

According to the Police Department of Ulaanbaatar, 116 people have died in traffic accidents in Ulaanbaatar City during the first nine months of this year, 67 of whom were pedestrians struck while crossing streets at or near intersections and crosswalks. By comparison, in 2024, a total of 176 pedestrians died while crossing both designated and undesignated areas of the road.
Senior Specialist and Police Major G.Otgontamir from the department’s Prevention Division warned that the number of pedestrian accidents tends to rise in winter as roads become slippery due to snow and ice. “Drivers are obliged to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections,” G.Otgontamir said. “When crossing at an uncontrolled or unlit crosswalk, pedestrians should make sure that approaching vehicles are slowing down or have come to a complete stop before stepping onto the roadway. Vehicles traveling in the outer lane are also required to reduce speed if the car in the inner lane stops to let a pedestrian pass. Unfortunately, many accidents occur when one driver yields but another, coming from the next lane, fails to slow down and strikes the pedestrian. This risk increases after snowfall due to slippery road surfaces,” he explained.
He emphasized that it is particularly tragic when pedestrians lose their lives while following the traffic rules at designated crossings. “Both drivers and pedestrians must act responsibly. Drivers must stop and give way when a pedestrian is standing at the edge of the road, as required by traffic regulations. Those who violate Article 16.1 of the Law on Traffic Safety are subject to fines,” he added.
In a separate incident, police reported that at around 4:00 a.m. on November 6, in the 15th khoroo of Khan-Uul District, a vehicle struck a road worker and fled the scene. Responding officers discovered that the victim had died at the scene. Following an immediate search operation, police identified and apprehended the suspected driver, a 19-year-old male named A, who is now under investigation, according to the Police Department. Moreover, authorities reiterated their call for heightened caution from both drivers and pedestrians as winter conditions worsen, stressing that adherence to traffic rules is crucial to prevent further loss of life.

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Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals www.montsame.mn

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held from November 6 to 21, 2025, in Belém, Federative Republic of Brazil.
Negotiators, scientists, and civil society have convened to advance priority actions in the global response to climate change.
COP30 marks a pivotal milestone in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, as Parties are expected to submit enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet the Agreement’s temperature goals of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
The high-level segment of the conference is attended by representatives of 143 Member States, including the host, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, and the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.
In his opening remarks, the Secretary-General Guterres emphasized, “The United Nations will not give up on the 1.5°C goal. The 1.5°C limit is a red line for humanity. It must be kept within reach.”
The Mongolian delegation, led by Munkhtushig Lkhanaajav, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and officials from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, is participating in COP30 following the country’s recent submission of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) referred to as NDC 3.0.
Mongolia’s NDC 3.0 outlines its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 22.7 percent by 2030, expanding renewable energy capacity, and strengthening transparency frameworks for climate data and reporting.
Held in Belém, situated within the Amazon River Basin, the high-level discussions are focused on strengthening national commitments to address climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing the ambition of NDCs, fostering multilateral cooperation, and improving climate finance mechanisms to support developing countries.

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China, Russia, Mongolia sign Tea Road tourism plan www.xinhuanet.com

The China-Russia-Mongolia Tea Road Tourism Cooperation and Development Plan for 2025-2026 has been signed in the northern Mongolian city of Darkhan.
The plan was signed on Friday during the 9th tourism ministerial conference of China, Russia, and Mongolia, with the aim of deepening trilateral exchanges in the tourism sector.
According to the plan, the three parties will develop and promote joint tourism routes and stops along the "Tea Road," launch a cross-border self-driving tour brand along the "Tea Road," and improve the level of convenience for cross-border tourism.
Representatives of the tourism departments of the three countries and related associations attended the meeting.
During the conference, the China-Russia-Mongolia travel agents meeting was also held, attracting dozens of cultural and tourism enterprises and tourism associations from the three countries.
A "Tea Road" themed exhibition and a launching ceremony for the "Tea Road" self-driving tour were held concurrently.

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Embassy of Mongolia celebrates 50th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations with Kuwait www.timeskuwait.com

To commemorate 50th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Mongolia and Kuwait, in conjunction with the 101st anniversary of the Proclamation Day of Mongolia, the Embassy of Mongolia in the State of Kuwait hosted a grand reception featuring a Mongolian traditional cultural folklore performance by the Mongolian Grand Theatre of National Arts and a Mongolian fashion show.
The event took place on Dece 7, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuwait City. The invitef guests experienced Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage through its music, dance, and traditional attire — offering a vivid reflection of the nomadic spirit and cultural identity of the Mongolian people.
Following the Grand Reception, the Embassy also plans to organize a Mongolian traditional food exhibition and a horse racing competition named in honor of Mongolia, both scheduled for December 2025.
The event marked a historic milestone embodying five decades of friendship, mutual respect, and fruitful cooperation founded on shared values and a common commitment to peace, stability, and development.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1975, Mongolia and Kuwait have consistently strengthened their partnership through excellent political relations, active dialogue, and collaboration across a wide range of sectors.
The relationship has been further enhanced by frequent high-level exchanges and constructive cooperation within regional and international frameworks.
A cornerstone of this partnership has been the close cooperation between the Government of Mongolia and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, which has played a significant role in supporting Mongolia’s socio-economic development through concessional loans and financial assistance for key national infrastructure projects.
In recent years, relations between Mongolia and Kuwait have expanded steadily in the fields of transportation, sports, culture, tourism, and particularly food security, following the successful launch of Mongolia’s meat exports to Kuwait in October 2024.
Another major step forward was the signing of the Air Service Agreement on January 18, 2025, which established a legal framework for the introduction of direct flights between the two countries — a move expected to further deepen cooperation in all areas.

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Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park www.montsame.mn

As part of preparations for hosting the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, efforts are underway to expand green areas within the National Garden Park in Ulaanbaatar. Landscaping works include the planting of more than 4,500 trees and shrubs of nine different types, along with grass.
Staff of the Project Unit under the COP17 Secretariat, together with residents, carried out a clean-up of waste in the eastern part of the park.
In addition, infrastructure for temporary conference facilities is under development. According to the Capital City Governor’s Office, installation of the information and communication fiber-optic network has been fully completed. Works to install the water supply and sewerage systems are 88 percent complete, while electrical supply and parking lot construction are 45 percent complete.
A planning team of the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which visited Ulaanbaatar last week, concluded that construction of the conference facilities can be fully completed by the end of July 2026.

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Bank of Mongolia Purchases 2,829 kg of Precious Metals in October www.montsame.mn

The Bank of Mongolia reported that 2,829 kilograms of precious metals were purchased in October 2025, marking a cumulative increase of 12.7 tonnes since the start of the year.
The Bank of Mongolia’s Darkhan-Uul aimag branch purchased 722.6 kilograms of precious metals in October, while the Bayankhongor aimag branch acquired 1,532.9 kilograms. Combined, this marks a 10.3 percent decline compared to the same period last year.
The Bank of Mongolia sets the domestic purchase prices for precious metals based on global market rates. In October 2025, the average price of gold stood at MNT 466,000 per gram.
Economists note that fluctuations in global gold prices, domestic mining output, and currency exchange rates have impacted the volume of gold purchased. Notably, 2020 recorded the highest annual gold acquisition in the past six years.
Gold acquisitions remain a key element of Mongolia’s strategy to strengthen its official foreign exchange reserves. The Bank of Mongolia sources gold from domestic mining companies, organizations, and individuals, then exports it to foreign institutions for refining to international standards and monetization – ultimately expanding the country’s foreign currency reserves.

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Singapore now has non-stop flights to Mongolia www.mainlymiles.com

There’s an interesting new addition to Changi Airport’s passenger route map from this week, with the launch of non-stop flights between Singapore and Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, gateway to the Gobi desert and popular hiking and horse trekking expeditions in this fascinating off-the-beaten-track country.
The new link has been launched by MIAT Mongolian Airlines, with twice weekly flights on the seven-and-a-half-hour stretch, initially using narrow-body Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft but soon upgrading to wide-body service with the Boeing 767-300ER.
MIAT last served Singapore in 2014 with a twice-weekly one-stop Boeing 737-800 service to Ulaanbaatar via Beijing, though the route was short-lived and ended by mid-2015. The airline has therefore been missing from Changi’s departure boards for over a decade.
The schedule
During its first month, the route will be one of Singapore’s longest operated by a narrow-body aircraft, with MIAT deploying its 168-seat Boeing 737-8 MAX, after the inaugural service earlier this week, which was operated by a wide-body Boeing 767-300ER.
Singapore ↔ Ulaanbaatar
4th November 2025 – 29th November 2025
  Days
M T W T F S S
 OM1724
737-8 MAX^ 
SIN
19:25 UBN
02:55*
Duration: 07:30
 OM1723
737-8 MAX^ 
UBN
09:30 SIN
16:55
Duration: 07:25
^ 767-300ER on 4th November 2025, for the launch service
* Next day
From December 2025 onwards, the carrier’s sole 252-seat Boeing 767-300ER takes over the route.
Singapore ↔ Ulaanbaatar
From 2nd December 2025
  Days
M T W T F S S
 OM1724
767-300ER 
SIN
19:25 UBN
02:55*
Duration: 07:30
 OM1723
767-300ER 
UBN
09:30 SIN
16:55
Duration: 07:25
* Next day
Operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays, MIAT’s service departs Singapore in the evening, touching down in Ulaanbaatar just before 3am the following day (ouch!). The return leg is more civilised, a daytime flight leaving the Mongolian capital at 9.30am and arriving into Changi shortly before 5pm.
MIAT is using Terminal 4 at Changi Airport, which includes the Blossom Lounge for those departing in Business Class or holding a lounge access membership like Priority Pass or DragonPass.
Visiting Mongolia
Mongolia is certainly an off-the-beaten-track destination for more adventurous tourists, but the benefit of these non-stop MIAT flights is the ability to reach the country in just 7.5 hours, while the shortest indirect routings from Changi take at least 10 hours each way, with transit typically in Beijing, Hong Kong or Seoul.
Mongolia remains one of Asia’s least-travelled countries, with huge swathes of untouched landscapes, nomadic culture, and adventure tourism.
Singapore citizens don’t need a visa to travel to Mongolia, for trips of up to 30 days, with many other nationalities also benefiting from visa-free access, including:
Malaysia: 30 days
Hong Kong: 14 days
UK: 30 days
USA: 90 days
Australia: 30 days
New Zealand: 30 days
For a full up-to-date list, check this section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia website.
MIAT’s Boeing 767
Passenger Boeing 767s are a rarity in Singapore, most are freighters these days, and many of our readers would probably assume MIAT’s aircraft is therefore an ageing model.

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