2 arrested for hunting wild boars in Mongolia www.xinhuanet.com

Two men involved in hunting wild boars in reeds have been arrested, the Mongolian ecological police department said Thursday.

Bahrain, Mongolia hold first meeting of political consultations www.bna.bh

Manama, Feb. 6 (BNA): The first meeting of the political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of Bahrain Mongolia, held today, was co-chaired by Undersecretary for International Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and State Secretary Davaasuren Damdinsuren.

The meeting follows the Memorandum of Understanding on political consultation signed by the foreign ministries of the two countries on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah welcomed Secretary Davaasuren Damdinsuren and expressed his happiness with the tangible development of relations between the two countries in many areas of cooperation.

The first meeting of political consultations reflected the importance both countries attach to developing cooperation, exploring available opportunities and coordinating stances at international forums in a way that achieves mutual benefits and guarantees international peace and security, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah said.

He stressed that Bahrain attaches great importance to the Asian continent and cited in this regard the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa that was presented to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 2009 and that called for activating the dimension of Asian relations in the Gulf with a view to achieving mutual benefits.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah also referred to the Kingdom's signing of the instrument of accession to the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.

The Undersecretary for International Affairs stressed that Bahrain is looking forward to strong and developed relations with Mongolia, especially that the two countries are members of the "Asian Cooperation Dialogue" and that they have many elements and advantages to invest in and to build on.

He also touched on the importance of opening new horizons of bilateral cooperation to cover the fields of renewable energy, mining, air transportation, entrepreneurship, banking services, tourism, exhibitions and sports.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah noted the availability of more promising opportunities to the two countries in private sector investments and the digital economy.

He expressed Bahrain's readiness to present its economic and development model to friendly countries as a distinct continental and international model for progress and prosperity in line with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.

The Undersecretary for International Affairs called for promoting cultural and tourism exchanges through multiple channels and different forms and for intensifying scientific and research interaction to enrich bilateral cooperation and remove any obstacles that may hinder investments.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah expressed his satisfaction and optimism with the consensus between the two friendly countries regarding the importance of achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals and combating terrorism as well as uniting efforts to confront the problem of climate change and global warming.

The State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the friendly relations and cooperation between Bahrain and his country and their mutual keenness to develop bilateral ties in various fields to serve the aspirations of the two countries and friendly peoples.

He also expressed his deep appreciation for the generous hospitality and excellent arrangements that have been made by Bahrain to ensure the success of the political consultation meeting, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.

The Hu announces new U.S. headlining tour www.news.mn

Mongolian rock sensation The Hu has announced a new U.S. headlining tour.

Antiviral drug Remdesivir to be applied in clinical trials Thursday www.xinhuanet.com

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The registration for clinical trials on the antiviral drug Remdesivir has been approved, and the first batch of pneumonia patients infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) are expected to start taking the drug on Thursday, according to an official conference Wednesday.

Train travel in route Beijing-UB-Moscow cancelled from today by the request of Russia www.montsame.mn

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Officials of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Road and Transport Development (MRTD), the General Agency for Specialized Inspection and the National Police Agency today held press briefing on current condition of coronavirus infection and measures for prevention of coronavirus infection.

Coal export falls at major ports as China’s import slumps www.zgm.mn

With the impact of the new coronavirus outbreak, China’s coal import has declined, triggering Mongolia’s coal exports to drop sharply in the first quarter. Less than 100 trucks have been transporting coal daily through Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod port since the Lunar New Year holiday in China, according to the port’s administration. Regularly, about 800-1,000 trucks deliver coal through the port; However, a maximum of 111 cars entered last Monday. The port administration also says it is taking longer for coal trucks to deliver coal through the port; However, a maximum of 111 cars entered last Monday. The port administration also says it is taking longer for coal trucks to deliver coal through the port; However, a maximum of 111 cars entered last Monday. The port administration also says it is taking longer for coal trucks to from Tavan Tolgoi residual exports through Gashuunsuhait-Gantsmod port. Last year, 56 percent of Mongolia’s total coal exports passed through the port. In the meantime, the coal export at Shiveekhuren-Sekhee border port has stopped since the cease of some ports due to the 2019-nCov outbreak. The port, which mainly exports the Nariinsukhait coal, transported 34 percent of Mongolia’s coal export last year. Coal exports in January decreased by 32.8 percent, to 658,400 tons year-on-year. Following China’s coal import decline, some of the domestic companies have temporarily stopped operating. Specifically, Mongolyn Alt (MAK) LLC has stopped shipping and dismissed its staff until March 2. The company plans to export seven million tons of coal this year, but it is likely to miss out, said Vice President of the MAK, Togt Galsan.

Ivanhoe’s giant Kamoa-Kakula copper project in DRC keeps getting bigger www.mining.com

Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) has unveiled a fresh set of mind-boggling figures from its flagship copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, confirming that the already large asset has room to grow.

Consultation held between foreign ministries of Mongolia and Kuwait www.montsame.mn

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The second consultative meeting of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the State of Kuwait took place in Kuwait on February 4.

At the meeting co-chaired by D.Davaasuren, State Secretary at the Mongolian Foreign Ministry and Ali Suleiman Al Saeed, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Kuwait, the sides thoroughly discussed the current state of bilateral relations and cooperation and exchanged views on the visits and events that are to take place between the two countries in the near future. The Mongolian side expressed its readiness to host the next meeting of the Mongolia-Kuwait Intergovernmental Commission.

The two sides talked about the progress of the construction of National Burn Center of Mongolia and Undurkhaan airport renovation that are underway with funding from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and unanimously underlined that the countries have to start infrastructure and humanitarian projects crucial to the social and economic development of Mongolia.

They noted the importance of increasing the opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation, establishing direct cooperation between national chambers of commerce and industry, and deepening partnerships between private companies of the two countries. Also, Mongolia invited high-ranking officials of Kuwait and representatives of the country’s chamber of commerce and industry to the World Export Development Forum to be hosted by Mongolia in August 2020 under the auspices of the President of Mongolia.

Moreover, the sides stressed that the intensification of bilateral cooperation in tourism, culture, and education require attention from both countries and agreed to finalize and sign document on cultural cooperation program and an agreement on tourism cooperation in the near future.

Views were also exchanged on the possibilities of developing cooperation between the National University of Mongolia and Kuwait University, carrying out joint research projects, and giving Mongolian students scholarships to universities of Kuwait.

The sides then discussed regional and international issues of common interest such as expansion of cooperation with the United Nations and other regional and international organizations, in particular, the Gulf Cooperation Council.

On the same day, State Secretary D.Davaasuren met with Kuwait's Information Minister and State Minister for Youth H.E. Mohammad Abdullah Al-Jabri to discuss bilateral media cooperation.

They talked about organizing Mongolian cultural days in Kuwait on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Kuwait which falls this year and the Kuwaiti side said the Ministry of Information will provide full support in successfully organizing the event.

The sides emphasized that the journalist exchange program underway since 2018 has given a great opportunity to promote the two countries and agreed to continue it.

Japan Airlines and MIAT Mongolian Airlines Agree on Codeshare Partnership Effective March 31, 2020 www.press.jal.co.jp

Japan Airlines (JAL) and MIAT Mongolian Airlines (MIAT) today announced a codeshare agreement to expand both carrier’s international network between Mongolia and Japan. Reservations and ticket sales begin on March 24th, for travel from March 31, 2020.

The agreement will allow Japan Airlines to offer flights between Ulaanbaatar and two major cities in Japan, Tokyo-Narita and Osaka-Kansai.

At the same time, MIAT will start offering flights beyond Narita to Osaka Itami and Nagoya Chubu, in addition to five international destinations, namely Singapore, Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Busan. Operations of codeshare flights are subject to regulatory approvals.

Battur Davaakhuu, President and CEO of MIAT Mongolian Airlines, said: “We are delighted to develop and grow our relationship with Japan Airlines with this codeshare arrangement. Through this cooperation, we will be able to provide travel options for our customers as well as inviting more travelers to experience untapped nature of Mongolia. We look forward to share Mongolian hospitality further and provide an authentic Mongolian experience for our customers. MIAT is offering more seamless one-stop connectivity between Mongolia to several major cities in Japan, Singapore and Australia through the expansion of its codeshare arrangement with Japan Airlines. We will look forward to the day when we can move ahead once more with further expansion - for the benefit of people throughout in this region”

Yuji Akasaka, President of Japan Airlines, said: “It is an honor to announce this agreement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines as this partnership will provide customers with convenient travel options between Japan and the capital of Mongolia. We look forward to a successful partnership that will contribute to increased traffic between the two countries.”

About MIAT Mongolian Airlines:
MIAT Mongolian Airlines (MIAT), the national flag-carrier of Mongolia, was founded in 1956 and is operating 11 scheduled international destinations (includes Seoul, Busan, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Moscow, Berlin and Frankfurt) out of the capital city Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The core business activities comprise of passenger and cargo air transportation, engineering and maintenance services, air charter and ground handling services. Its fleet of six aircraft includes four Boeing 737-800 and two Boeing 767-300ER planes. MIAT is proud to become the first carrier in Mongolia to be awarded with 3 STAR rating by SKYTRAX and is committed to the highest standards of safety and has consistently passed all regulations and requirements from the Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority as well as from ICAO.

Corporate URL: www.miat.com
Press contact: zoljargal.bi@miat.com

About Japan Airlines:
Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and became the first international airline in Japan. A member of the oneworld® alliance, the airline reaches 407 airports in more than 60 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners with a modern fleet of 238 aircraft. Awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax, JAL is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service, and aims to become one of the most preferred and valued airlines in the world.

Corporate URL: www.jal.com
Press Contact: mediarelations.hdq@jal.com

Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC introducing paperless technology in freight transport service www.montsame.mn

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Ulaanbaatar Railway Joint Venture resolved to simultaneously use paper and paperless technologies in formulating transport documents of empty trains that will be sent to the Russian Federation. It was agreed during a regular meeting of a working groups of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC and Russian Railways JSC for online exchange of information that took place in Ulaanbaatar city.