A Celebration of Music, Equality and Pride with Gina Chavez

A Celebration of Music, Equality and Pride with Gina Chavez Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – September 1, 2023 Self-described queer Latinx artist Gina Chavez has concluded her amazing visit to Mongolia for Equality and Pride Days. From the dynamic Pride Party opening to soulful jazz at Fat Cat Jazz Club, Gina’s music resonated deeply with the people …

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U.S. Launches New Grant to Support Greenhouse Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Launches New Grant to Support Greenhouse Development ULAANBAATAR, August 31, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a grant worth nearly MNT 7 billion ($2 million) to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO). USAID funds will support UNFAO to increase and improve Mongolia’s domestic greenhouses …

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Joint Statement of the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council

Joint Statement of the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council August 29, 2023 ULAANBAATAR – Today, the United States and Mongolia convened the seventh meeting of the U.S.-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council, established under the U.S.-Mongolia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), to discuss opportunities for deepening bilateral trade and investment ties between the two …

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Pacific Air Forces to send medical units to Mongolia for Pacific Angel

Pacific Air Forces to send medical units to Mongolia for Pacific Angel Published Aug. 9, 2023 As part of Pacific Angel 23-2, the United States will send an Air Force expeditionary medical support and health response team to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Aug. 21-26. The deployment of these units is to promote interoperability of regional military, interagency …

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US Army Pacific Kicks off Khaan Quest 23 in Mongolia, Strengthening International Cooperation

US Army Pacific Kicks off Khaan Quest 23 in Mongolia, Strengthening International Cooperation ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA Soldiers from the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) joined forces with soldiers from across the Pacific region for a momentous occasion—the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 23, June 19 at the Five Hills Training Facility outside Ulaanbaatar. KQ23 will focus on a …

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Gobi Wolf 2022 participants exchange knowledge and training from around the world

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2022 By Victoria Granado Alaska National Guard Public Affairs Gobi Wolf 2022 participants exchange knowledge and training from around the world   BAYANKHONGOR, Mongolia – For six days, military service members and first responders from countries spanning the globe trained in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance during Gobi Wolf 2022 …

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The United States Government and the Government of Mongolia Break Ground on Water Recycling Plant in Ulaanbaatar

For Immediate Release August 25, 2022 Contact: 202-521-3880    Email:  press@mcc.gov    The United States Government’s MCC and the Government of Mongolia Break Ground on Water Recycling Plant in Ulaanbaatar ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (August 25, 2022) — The President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh was joined today by the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Acting Vice President of Compact …

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American Days – 2022

On January 27, 1987, the U.S. and Mongolia established diplomatic relations, and we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of this strong cooperation this year through the American Days! Over the two weeks of the American Days through June 15-30, the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar will host a series of cultural and educational events that embody our two …

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USAID Launches New Energy Governance Program in Mongolia

The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the five-year, $12-million Mongolia Energy Governance activity that will provide access to reliable electricity and facilitate sustainable and inclusive economic growth.  USAID Mission Director for the Philippines, Pacific Islands and Mongolia Ryan Washburn formally launched the program during his inaugural visit to …

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MCC Introduces Updated Policy to Reduce Trafficking-in-Persons

Ulaanbaatar (December 8, 2021) The Millennium Challenge Account, Mongolia (MCA-Mongolia) and the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) held a public event to introduce MCC’s updated Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Policy.  On October 18, 2021, MCC approved an updated version of its Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Policy . The C-TIP policy guides the efforts of MCA-Mongolia and its contractors to …

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MCC awards the winners of the Mongolian “Water Stories” film competition

Press Release October 08, 2021 For Immediate Release MCC awards the winners of the Mongolian “Water Stories” film competition   Ulaanbaatar (October 8, 2021) The Mongolian Film Institute and the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) announced the winners of the “Water Stories” film competition, which focused on the importance of water for Ulaanbaatar. The …

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Mongolia Receives 899,730 Additional Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by the United States through COVAX 

Press Release October 06, 2021 For Immediate Release   Mongolia Receives 899,730 Additional Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by the United States through COVAX    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is delighted to announce that the U.S. donation of 899,730 more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Mongolia.  These doses were delivered through COVAX and came …

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United States and Mongolia Successfully Conduct Khangai-21 Disaster Response Exercise

Press Release September 27, 2021 For Immediate Release United States and Mongolia Successfully Conduct Khangai-21 Disaster Response Exercise   Arkhangai province, Mongolia — From September 14-23, the Civil Military Support Element of the U.S. Embassy partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia to organize the Khangai-21 Disaster Response Exercise in Arkhangai Province. Working …

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United States Provides 50 Ventilator Test Lungs for the Treatment of Severely Ill Patients

Press Release September 9, 2021 For Immediate Release United States Provides 50 Ventilator Test Lungs for the Treatment of Severely Ill Patients   Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided 50 ventilator test lungs for training medical personnel and ventilator calibration to support the Government of …

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Mongolia Receives 188,370 Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by the United States through COVAX

Press Release September 8, 2021 For Immediate Release Mongolia Receives 188,370 Pfizer Vaccine Doses Donated by the United States through COVAX   Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is delighted to announce that the U.S. donation of 188,370 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Mongolia.  These doses were delivered through COVAX and came directly from …

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Online Auction Sale

The next online auction sale of used Ford Expedition XL 4X4 (2013), office and residential furniture, and more items will be available to place bids between Sep 09 – Sep 13 and sold on an “as is” basis with no refunds, no exchanges, and no substitutions. The U.S. Embassy will not repair, repaint, replace any part …

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Press Release: U.S. Embassy Civil-Military Support Element Donates PPE for Frontline Workers 

For Immediate Release March 5, 2021 PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Civil-Military Support Element Donates PPE for Frontline Workers On March 5, 2021, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Gregory May and the Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE) handed over a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Rapid Antigen Test Kits to the Deputy Minister of Health Dr. M. Battuvshin.  “As a strategic …

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Ambassador Klecheski’s Letter to the Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force 11

Embassy of the United States of America 18 January 2021 Lieutenant Colonel Olzbayar Commander, Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force 11 General Staff of Mongolian Armed Forces, Mongolia  To the Officers and Soldiers of Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force (METF) 11: Welcome home and job well done!  I am extremely happy to learn of your safe return after over six months of training and combat operations …

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Press Release: 10th Anniversary of Fulbright Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia

For Immediate Release December 15, 2020  PRESS RELEASE 10th Anniversary of Fulbright Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia    The Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Mongolia Ministry of Education and Science are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foreign Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia.  The Fulbright Program creates connections …

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Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Fulbright Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia

The Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Science are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foreign Student Program funded by the Government of Mongolia.  The Fulbright Program creates connections in a complex and changing world. Led by the United States government in partnership …

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Additional U.S. Government Assistance to Support Good Governance and Civil Society in Mongolia

May 1, 2020 – The U.S. government today announced the MNT8.3 billion ($3 million) expansion of the bilateral assistance agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance to continue projects and implement new programs that support good governance and strengthen the role of civil society in achieving Mongolia’s …

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U.S.-Mongolia Sign Formal Child Protection Compact Partnership

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, April 2, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski and Senior Mongolian Officials, including Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Nyamdorj Ts., Minister of Labor and Social Protection Chinzorig S., and Prosecutor General Jargalsaikhan B., today signed a historic partnership to combat child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Mongolia.  Implementation …

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Event: UPDATED Special departure flight for foreign citizens in Mongolia affected by COVID-19-related travel restrictions.

On March 27, 2020, the Mongolian government informed the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar that it intends to offer a limited number of seats on an upcoming flight arranged for foreign citizens wishing to depart Mongolia.  MIAT Mongolian Airlines will operate one flight to Tokyo, Japan (Narita International Airport) on Wednesday, April 1. The exact time …

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A MONGOLIAN DELEGATION TOURS THE ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN THE USA

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, August 27, 2019 – A Mongolian delegation headed by Deputy Minister for Construction and Urban Development of Mongolia, Munkhbaatar Begjzav, visited with U.S. experts from August 3 to August 19, within the framework of Downstream Wells Activity project, a key component of $350 million MCC Mongolia Water Compact. The Compact aims to increase …

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The American Hip Hop Program Next Level is Coming to Mongolia

The American Hip Hop Program Next Level is Coming to Mongolia From September 16 – 28, 2019! Next Level is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Center.  Its mission is to use hip hop …

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“Innovative classroom and Interactive teaching” the 1st regional TEFL conference

  Dear ETMs and English teachers in the five Western aimags We are pleased to invite you to “Innovative classroom and Interactive teaching” the 1st regional conference sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar April 13-15, 2018 – Khovd, Mongolia The conference will be held at Laboratory School # 1 in Khovd on April 13-15, …

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MEDIA NOTE: Chance to Interview American Film Showcase Speakers Stacey Ferreira & Tony Gerber during the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar Int’l Film F

U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Chance to Interview American Film Showcase Speakers Stacey Ferreira and Tony Gerber during the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival The U.S. Embassy cordially invites you to cover the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF) – Focus Country: U.S., which will feature …

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PRESS RELEASE: American Film Showcase Joins the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival

U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section paspress@usembassy.mn Phone:  7007-6001 For Immediate Release October 6, 2017 American Film Showcase Joins the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival Special Envoys: Stacey Ferreira (Entrepreneur); Tony Gerber (Filmmaker);  UBIFF: October 10-15, 2017 In celebration of the 9th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF), and in honor of the …

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Teacher Mentors Complete Ten-Day Training with English Language Specialist

July 30 to August 9, 2017 – Twenty-nine English teachers from across Mongolia became English Teacher Mentors completing a ten-day training at a conference center in Terelj, Mongolia. English Language Specialist, Barbara Williams Stoff conducted the training and taught participants how to conduct observations and give advice to struggling and new teachers. Regional English Language Officer, Dawn …

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Embassy Ulaanbaatar Supports Hack UB | August 1-8, 2017

Hack UB was a technology-based, eight-day hackathon with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship through an application design and coding competition.  The hackathon supported the development of 10 web services and mobile applications to help connect visitors and residents with local information on Ulaanbaatar-based businesses, services, events, and activities. Hack UB was held at the Startup Terminal, a co-working space that supports local entrepreneurs, and was attended by 160 people, 30 percent of …

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“A Tolerant and Hate Free Mongolia” Project Trainings Happening During August 2 – 15, 2017

Training workshops under the project “A Tolerant and Hate Free Mongolia” are being held at the Bishrelt Hotel, Ulaanbaatar from August 2 – 15, 2017, for 100 police officers from all provinces and districts of Mongolia. This project, the first of its kind ever to be held in Mongolia, is being organized by LGBT Center in …

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Fourth Annual American Days Expo 2017

September 16-17, 2017 Misheel Expo Center AmCham Mongolia invites you to participate and exhibit at our fourth annual 2017 American Days Expo co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia. This two-day exhibition is organized every year to showcase U.S. products and services to the public and builds awareness of the capacity of companies in Mongolia …

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Holt International Leads “Heritage Tour” for U.S. Citizen Children Adopted in Mongolia

On July 7, Ambassador Galt hosted a BBQ for seven Mongolian children adopted by U.S. citizen parents between 2003 and 2007.  The children, now teenagers, also met with Government of Mongolia officials, visited the actual locations where they were found abandoned, toured the orphanages from which they were adopted, and built a “ger” (a traditional …

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Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians in Mongolia

Members of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra visited Mongolia June 1-4 during the orchestra’s 2017 Tour of Asia.  Eighteen musicians and nine staff, including Executive Vice President for Orchestra Advancement Ryan Fleur, conducted an intensive two-day visit June 2-3, engaging with a variety of audiences around the Ulaanbaatar area.  Programming began on June 2, with the …

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PRESS RELEASE: Project Launch Event for “Improving Victim-Centered Investigations and Prosecutions of Trafficking in Persons Cases in Mongolia”

Ulaanbaatar, June 9, 2017 — The Asia Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, announced the start of a new project today entitled “Improving Victim-Centered Investigations and Prosecutions of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Cases in Mongolia.” This project will be implemented for two years in close partnership and coordination with the …

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MEDIA NOTE: Opening ceremony of “Improving Victim-Centered Investigations and Prosecutions of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Cases in Mongolia” project

EVENT: Opening ceremony of “Improving Victim-Centered Investigations and Prosecutions of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Cases in Mongolia” project. The project will be implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs and The Asia Foundation. WHEN: June 9, 2017 at 11:00 am WHERE: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, 5th Floor – Soyombo Hall …

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Vocal Trash in Mongolia

Texas-based musical environmentalists “Vocal Trash” visited Mongolia as U.S. Arts Envoys April 25-May 2, 2017.  Their visit was among a series of U.S. Embassy-sponsored events celebrating Earth Day and was also among many events in 2017 commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations. The highlight of the band’s visit was their joint …

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Friendship Melodies – Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership

By Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra June 1-4, 2017 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is proud to host members of the Philadelphia Orchestra for a June 1-4, 2017, visit to Mongolia. The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the world’s preeminent …

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Remarks at the Opening of American Days Expo

AMBASSADOR GALT: Good afternoon everyone. The United States Embassy is pleased to sponsor, in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce of Mongolia, the 2016 American Days Expo. I’d like to thank Deputy-Mayor Bayarkhuu and Consular Uliziisaikhan from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for joining us today in support of U.S. private enterprises in Mongolia. …

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Remarks by Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt at the LEAD-Mongolia Launch Event

AMBASSADOR GALT: Members of the Leaders Advancing Democracy team, distinguished guests, members of the press – good morning, everyone. I am delighted to be here for today’s launch ceremony. Since my arrival in Mongolia a year ago, as Adam noted, one of my priorities has been to engage with young people across this country. I …

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Secretary Kerry’s Conversation With Young Leaders

AMBASSADOR GALT: (In progress) This is also different from our past meetings because we don’t have any tea or cookies. (Laughter.) But today you have the opportunity to meet with United States Secretary of State John Kerry, so I trust that makes up for the missing cookies. (Laughter.) It’s a great privilege to introduce Secretary …

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Joint Press Availability With Mongolian Foreign Minister Purevsuren Lundeg

FOREIGN MINISTER PUREVSUREN: (Via interpreter) Good morning. On the invitation by the Mongolian Government, John Kerry, the Secretary, has been making state visit to Mongolia. Mongolia and the U.S. has – have been expanding its cooperation in a variety of sectors. From the beginning of the democratic movement in Mongolia, the U.S. was our partner, …

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Secretary Kerry’s Remarks Before Meeting With Mongolian Foreign Minister Lundeg Purevsuren

FOREIGN MINISTER PUREVSUREN: (Via interpreter) We welcome you, United States Secretary of State John Kerry, to our country, and it is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to my country. Mongolia has always sought to develop our relationship with United States, and in our foreign policy, it is very important to develop our relationship with …

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Secretary Kerry’s Remarks With Staff and Families of Embassy Mongolia

AMBASSADOR GALT: I’m glad you’re all here. On behalf of the entire U.S. Mission Mongolia, I’d like to welcome United States Secretary of State John Kerry. Mr. Secretary, welcome to Mongolia. Welcome to Ulaanbaatar and to the residence on this beautiful Sunday morning. You may have heard that the weather isn’t like this every day …

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