On March 14-16, the United States in cooperation with the Mongolian National Counter Terrorism Council, provided specialized proliferation finance training in support of United Nations sanctions imposed to prevent illicit financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs in North Korea. The training reviewed the scope of the UN sanctions, methods used by the DPRK …
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For Immediate Release March 7, 2023 U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Brigadier General Bolor Ganbold at 2023 International Women of Courage Awards On March 8, at 2:00 PM EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, along with the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will host the annual International Women of Courage …
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For Immediate Release February 28, 2023 MEDIA NOTE Joint Statement on Advancing the U.S.-Mongolia Economic Partnership The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the 4th U.S.-Mongolia Economic Policy Dialogue. Begin Text: To strengthen further the U.S.-Mongolia Strategic Partnership and …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN February 20, 2023 On Mongolian Lunar New Year To all those observing Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian Lunar New Year, I wish you good health, peace, and good fortune. The United States is proud to count Mongolia as a …
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February 8, 2023 (Ulaanbaatar) – Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Mongolia February 5-8 and met with Parliament Speaker G. Zandanshatar, Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg, Independent Authority Against Corruption Chief Commissioner Z. Dashdavaa, Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh. Nyambaatar, and National Security Council …
Read More» January 31, Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 through the Mongolia Red Cross Society to respond to the dzud, by providing cash grants to vulnerable Mongolian herder households. The United States is carefully monitoring the impacts of the extreme cold and dzud impacts on …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE Strengthening U.S. Open Skies Civil Aviation Partnerships On January 24 in Washington, D.C., Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Richard T. Yoneoka and Mongolian State Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development Batbold Sandagdorj signed a Memorandum of …
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January 24, 2023 (Ulaanbaatar) – U.S. Ambassador Richard Buangan addressed the January Monthly Meeting of AmCham Mongolia today to discuss Mongolia’s third neighbor policy and investment climate, alongside Member of Parliament D. Tsogtbaatar and Chairperson of the Board of AmCham Mongolia, Gary Biondo. Ambassador Buangan reflected on U.S. engagements in Mongolia in 2022, bluntly noting …
Read More» Mongolia Participates Virtually in the 2023 Indo-Pacific Business Forum January 12, 2023 (Ulaanbaatar) – Mongolian government officials and members of the American Chamber of Mongolia, joined by U.S. Ambassador Richard L. Buangan, participated virtually in the fifth Indo-Pacific Business Forum, January 12, 2023. The Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) is the premier public-private U.S. government event to promote trade, investment and …
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United States and Mongolia Convene Second Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership Bilateral Dialogue December 16, 2022 (Ulaanbaatar) – United States and Mongolian government officials and civil society representatives held a dialogue today to discuss past accomplishments and future plans under the United States-Mongolia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, signed in April 2020. The dialogue centered …
Read More» AMBASSADOR RICHARD L. BUANGAN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON 35 YEARS OF MONGOLIA-UNITED STATES COOPERATION BANK OF MONGOLIA DECEMBER 12, 2022 Good morning! Thank you to State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ankhbayar, Bank of Mongolia’s President Mr. Lkhagvasuren, and AmCham Mongolia’s Vice Chairman Gary Biondo, as well as friends and guests for …
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On December 9, the United States provided specialized inspection equipment to Mongolia’s General Authority for Border Protection and General Customs Administration for use in examination of vehicles and cargo arriving in Mongolia at official ports of entry. The inspection equipment is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau for International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) …
Read More» AMBASSADOR RICHARD L. BUANGAN SIXTH NATIONAL ALUMNI CONFERENCE BEST WESTERN TUUSHIN HOTEL DECEMBER 10, 2022 Thank you, Ms. Bilguun, for your warm welcome. And thank you, MASA members and alumni. It is an honor to join you for today’s National Alumni Conference. This year is a very special one for us. I think most people …
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U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar Notice of Funding Opportunity: PAS-Ulaanbaatar-003/FY2023 The Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at …
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From 07 November to 11 November the Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) conducted an Advanced Medical First Responder (AMFR) Course with Mongolian Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) in Chinggis City, Khentii Province. The training was conducted in order to improve the LEMA unit’s ability to provide prehospital trauma, life support, and improve interoperability between LEMA …
Read More» AMBASSADOR RICHARD L. BUANGAN LAUNCH EVENT FOR USAID’S CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES PROJECT HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 21, 2022 Good morning, and welcome to all of our distinguished guests. It’s an honor to be here with you all for today’s “Non-Stop for Disaster Resilience and Response, or DRR” event, in which we celebrate both the …
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November 21, 2022, Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a three-year, MNT 7.2 billion ($2.1 million) project to help Mongolian communities prepare for and effectively respond to natural disasters, with a particular focus on adjusting to the effects of climate change. USAID’s Climate Resilient Communities project, …
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Personal Life Name Richard Buangan Title and Term U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia (2022-Present) Introduce your Birthplace / Hometown I was born in San Diego. My father was in the Navy, he was assigned there on a tour and met my mother there. San Diego has a number of differences from Ulaanbaatar, particularly the climate. However, …
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Ulaanbaatar — The new U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mongolia, Richard L. Buangan, presented his letter of credence to Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh at the Government House on November 17, marking the official start of his diplomatic mission to Mongolia. Ambassador Buangan is the thirteenth U.S. ambassador assigned to Mongolia since the U.S. diplomatic …
Read More» National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with the Secretary of the Mongolian National Security Council Jadamba Enkhbayar at the White House. Mr. Sullivan highlighted the strong growth in the United States-Mongolia Strategic Partnership and the U.S. commitment to enhance cooperation, including on economic, climate, and defense issues as Mongolia’s third neighbor. The two held …
Read More» In pursuit of their joint interests and shared values, Japan, Mongolia, and the United States held a trilateral meeting on October 28, 2022, in Tokyo. The three sides discussed a wide range of regional security challenges, economic issues, and areas for cooperation. The three sides reaffirmed their commitment to strong ties with each other, and …
Read More» The Consular Section recently opened over 10,000 Nonimmigrant visa interview slots for the first half of 2023, including over 6,000 slots for B1/B2 visas. You can schedule your interview appointment, or reschedule an existing appointment for an earlier interview time, by following the instructions on the following website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/mn/mn-niv-appointmentschedule.asp . Please note that you may only …
Read More» Every year, the Department of State administers the Diversity Visa Program for applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For the year 2024, up to 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available worldwide. There is no cost to register for this program. The online registration period for the Diversity …
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After a more than two-year absence due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, 27 Peace Corps trainees arrived in Mongolia on October 18, 2022. They will complete 14 weeks of pre-service training (PST) before being sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers. During PST, trainees will participate in an intensive program focused on the development of a …
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In partnership with the Mongol Ecology Center and Spirit of America, a U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team supported the “Rally for Rangers” event, a cross-country journey aimed to benefit the Mongolian Park Rangers from Aug. 16-26, 2022. The rally consisted of a 2,000-kilometer motorcycle ride from Dalanzadgad to Ulaan-Uul, Mongolia. Over the course of 11 …
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U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar and the Mongolian Judges’ Association are honored to present U.S. Federal Judge James Wynn, who is visiting Mongolia to share his experience communicating with the public about legal proceedings and best practices in judicial transparency and independence. This program is a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Mongolia to promote constructive …
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The Wildlife Conservation Society led a training on ‘Leading Performance Improvement in Countering Wildlife Trafficking’ September 21-22 in partnership with the Mongolian Crime Prevention and Coordination Council and the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs. Funding was provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The training …
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Experts from the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control delivered a workshop September 22-23 for over 40 government, law enforcement, and industry representatives in use of the Risk Report database, the leading source of unclassified information on companies around the world linked to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related sanctions evasion. The …
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September 21, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski announced the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $3 million (MNT 8.5 billion) to further strengthen the United States-Mongolia partnership to meet shared development goals. USAID funds will support the Mongolia Energy Governance (MEG) activity launched …
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Are you a high school/college student, young entrepreneur or a career professional who’s pursuing the field of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics? Then do not miss the opportunity to meet a 🇺🇸 Silicon Valley investor here in Mongolia! Rekha Pai Kamath is an angel investor and managing director at Kamath Family Foundation who has …
Read More» The next online auction sale of used vehicles, residential furniture and more items will be available to place bids between Sep 19 – Sep 26 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 of any item sold. Please access …
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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 …
Read More» For Immediate Release September 9, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Mongolia to Receive $2 Million as part of New Commitments from the United States to Respond to the Global Food Crisis Mongolia is one of 47 countries and regional organizations receiving funding to save lives through emergency interventions and mitigate further increases in poverty, hunger, and malnutrition …
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Ulaanbaatar – A delegation of the U.S. Congress visited Mongolia September 6-7 to meet with their Mongolian counterparts and review U.S. military cooperation activities, including efforts to support Mongolian engagement in UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). During the visit, the delegation met with Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces Lieutenant General D. …
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MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 25, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the United States-Mongolia Annual Bilateral Consultations. Begin Text To further strengthen the Mongolia-United States Strategic Partnership, representatives of Mongolia and the United States held the 15th Annual Bilateral …
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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 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Worldwide Caution On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States …
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Ulaanbaatar — A U.S. Army Civil Affairs team from the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Mongolian NGO Steppe and Hoof and The Asia Foundation, conducted a medical and veterinary outreach program in Bulgan province July 24-28. The program included classes on first aid and veterinary care for livestock for nomadic herders. A U.S. Army …
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The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO), handed over IT and medical equipment to Mongolia’s Ministry of Health’s National Center for Mental Health. The assistance, which will be distributed to psychological counseling units in nine district health centers in Ulaanbaatar, will help strengthen the …
Read More» EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mongolia’s frontier market and vast mineral reserves represent potentially lucrative opportunities for investors but vulnerability to external economic and financial shocks, ineffective dispute resolution, and lack of input from stakeholders during rulemaking warrant caution. Mongolia imposes few market-access barriers, and investors face few investment restrictions, enjoying mostly unfettered market access. Such franchises …
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Mongolia (Tier 2) The Government of Mongolia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Mongolia remained on Tier …
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Rescuers from the Khuvsgul Province Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) and a U.S. Army Civil Affairs team participated in a week-long medical engagement and exchange focused on water-related injuries and water rescue techniques in Murun, Mongolia from June 20 – 24, 2022. The engagement centered on lifesaving skills, consisting of in-depth and practical exercises with …
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Ulaanbaatar, July 2, 2022 – A delegation of U.S. Congressional staff, led by Mark Iozzi, National Security Advisor, Office of Majority Leader Hoyer visited Mongolia from June 29 to July 2. The delegation, which consisted of four staff, met with Mongolian government officials and parliament to discuss democratic processes, the impact of COVID-19, regional influence, …
Read More» Economic crimes advisors from The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance delivered a series of workshops June 21-28 on forensic accounting and indirect methods of proof to analysts and investigators from MongolBank’s Financial Information Unit, the General Department of Taxation, the National Police Agency, the General Intelligence Agency, and the Independent Authority Against …
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is pleased to announce that the U.S. donation of 302,400 pediatric doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Mongolia. These doses were delivered through COVAX and came directly from the Pfizer manufacturing plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This donation brings the total number of COVID vaccine doses donated by the United …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Health Alert – U.S. Embassy/Consulate Ulaanbaatar (June 14, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, …
Read More» The next online auction sale of used residential furniture and more items will be available to place bids between Jun 08 – Jun 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 of any item sold. Please access the …
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The Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2022, scheduled to take place at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, June 6-17, 2022. Khaan Quest 2022 is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. KQ22 …
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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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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 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Tax Season Reminder – U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (April 13, 2022) Tax Season is here. Remember to file your income taxes! The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that they are required to file their federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Public Protests in Ulaanbaatar U.S. citizens in Ulaanbaatar are advised to take appropriate precautions due to ongoing public protests against the Mongolian government in and around Sukhbaatar Square. There have been reports of multiple arrests, injuries, and road closures from Sukhbaatar Square to the …
Read More» While Mongolia’s population in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar has tripled in less than three decades, its availability of water has remained the same – posing a significant threat to its citizens. Together, the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation – MCC and the Government of Mongolia are partnering through the MCC-Mongolia Water Compact to combat this …
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[Ulaanbaatar, March 22, 2022] – As part of the celebration of World Water Day, the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism, Water Agency, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), the Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia, and other public and private sector and NGOs have co-organized the XVI student academic conference on “Water …
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On February 16, 2022, U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Michael Klecheski hosted an online exhibition “Art with the Ambassador”, featuring the collection of original American artwork provided by the Art in Embassies (AIE) program. AIE is a U.S. cultural diplomacy program focused on cross-cultural dialogue and understanding through the visual arts and dynamic artist exchange. The …
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Overview In June 2022, the American Film Showcase (AFS) will welcome 12 emerging documentary filmmakers to the annual AFS Documentary Workshop, an intensive, all-expenses-paid, 10-day development and pitch workshop at the renowned University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) in Los Angeles. Participants will be nominated by participating U.S. Embassies. Senior SCA faculty …
Read More» Wednesday 10-11 a.m., February 16, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is pleased to announce, “Art with the Ambassador,” an online exhibition 10-11 a.m. on February 16. U.S. Ambassador Michael Klecheski will host the event live from his home, featuring a collection of original American artwork provided by the Art in Embassies (AIE) program of …
Read More» Ambassador Michael S. Klecheski Government Palace, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia January 27, 2022 Thank you to Minister Enkh-Amgalan and the Ministry of Education, Vice President of Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs Mr. Edward Monks and the Institute of International Education (IIE), to my friend Anand from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and to all who came to …
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For Immediate Release January 27, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Renewed Fulbright Program Agreement Opens Opportunity to More Mongolians Ulaanbaatar — On January 27, the United States and Mongolia reaffirmed their shared commitment to providing high quality educational opportunities for Mongolian students and to building lasting linkages between U.S. and Mongolian institutions by signing the renewed Bi-national …
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Dr. Sukhbaatar Javzan, a 2001-2002 Humphrey Fellow and Consultant Professor, Collaborative Business Development Institute of the University of Finance and Economics, Ms. Odkhoi Bold, a 2014-2015 Fulbright Student and Head of the Logarithm School, and Ms. Khongorzul Bat-Ireedui, a 2012-2013 Fulbright Student and Executive Director at the Selbe School and Kindergarten Complex Under this month’s theme …
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This year is marking the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program and throughout 2021, U.S. Embassies, Fulbright commissions, universities, and other Fulbright partners and supporters celebrated the anniversary through variety of activities all around the world. The Fulbright Program’s success is based on a sustained commitment to international bilateral partnerships and shared priorities. Led by …
Read More» Beginning December 20, 2021, nonimmigrant visa applicants who wish to renew their visas may be eligible to apply for a U.S. visa without appearing at the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia for an interview. To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements described here. Nonimmigrant visas issued for the following purposes of travel may not be renewed through …
Read More» ULAANBAATAR, December 7, 2021 – This year marks the 60th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps, and the 30th anniversary of Peace Corps service in Mongolia. As the anniversary year draws to a close, Peace Corps Mongolia is pleased to host U.S. Ambassador Michael Klecheski and former Foreign Minister Ts. Gombosuren, an instrumental partner …
Read More» For Immediate Release December 9, 2021 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov WASHINGTON (Dec. 9, 2021) – The Millennium Challenge Corporation hosted senior government leaders from Mongolia, Niger, and Senegal to discuss how democracies are working in partnership to deliver development results. Watch the full event and read highlights from the discussion below with leaders from three countries that …
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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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Under this month’s theme, “Next Generation Impact,” we are highlighting Zolbayar Magsar, a 2014-2016 Fulbright Foreign Student and the founder of Codercub, the first coding academy for kids in Mongolia. When we discuss the next generation impact, the latest digital innovations and their impact on the future generation must be a part of the conversation. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (December 3, 2021) Location: Mongolia Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (December 4, 2021) Location: Mongolia, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a …
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – November 19, 2021 – United States and Mongolian government officials and civil society organizations held a virtual bilateral dialogue today to share accomplishments and discuss progress and challenges toward achieving objectives and completing activities under the United States-Mongolia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, signed in April 2020. The dialogue centered on the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia is pleased to announce the 2021 American Film Showcase (AFS), which will be held December 7-17, 2021. The AFS is the premier American film diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic …
Read More» The next online auction sale of Volkswagen transporter van 2010 will be available to place bids between November 09–November 15 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 of any item sold. Please access the following link to …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
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A well-known public leader and human rights activist, Ms. Oyungerel Tsedevdamba played a leading role in encouraging Mongolia to adopt laws to decriminalize defamation and libel and abolish the death penalty. She is also a 2003-2004 Fulbright Foreign Student who earned her MA in International Policy Studies at Stanford University. “By giving me an opportunity …
Read More» Congratulations to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) winners from Mongolia: Future Energy Leaders – Mongolia 2021 led by the Leaders Advancing Democracy Program; and the Empowering Young Women in STEM project led by Fulbright and Global UGRAD alumni. The U.S. Department of State’s AEIF competition supports exchange alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions …
Read More» Foot-and-Mouth Disease Detected in Gobi-Altai Province – Quarantine Imposed A STEP alert published October 21, 2021, indicated that a measles outbreak had recently been reported in Gobi-Altai Province. The outbreak is actually of foot-and-mouth disease, a contagious viral disease in livestock. Localized lockdown restrictions have reportedly been implemented until December 31, 2021, and American citizens …
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Congratulations to the Mongolian Armed Forces for successfully completing the United Nations peacekeeping readiness inspections. It was an honor for the U.S. 5th Security Forces Assistance Brigade to work alongside Mongolian soldiers ahead of the inspections on medical, mortar, and counter-IED training to enhance their peacekeeping capabilities. We are proud of the robust partnership between the armed forces of our …
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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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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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For most of the last decade, Mr. Tuvshinzaya Gantulga (Tuvshin) has contributed significantly to the bilateral relations between Mongolia and the United States. He served as the first Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia from 2013-2015, studied as a Fulbright Foreign Student from Mongolia in 2015-2017, worked as a Foreign …
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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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Press Release September 16, 2021 For Immediate Release American Corner Opens in Darkhan Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The United States is proud to open a new American Culture and Information Center, or simply American Corner, in Darkhan city Youth Development Center. During the opening ceremony, U.S. Ambassador Michael Klecheski praised the partnership with the Darkhan-Uul …
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For Immediate Release September 9, 2021 United States Provides Additional $3.7 Million (10.5 Billion MNT) for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Mongolia Today, the United States—through the United States Agency for International Development—announced $3.7 million (10.5 billion MNT) in additional urgent COVID-19 assistance for Mongolia. This assistance will provide life-saving medicine, testing kits, urgent medical …
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PRESS RELEASE Working with Local Partners, the United States Begins Construction on Eighth U.S.-funded Kindergarten Since 2016, the Civil-Military Support Element of the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia has opened six kindergartens nationwide to promote a safe learning environment for children. 27 August 2021 – The U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Defense Attaché, and Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE) …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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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To meet the huge demand for English language in Mongolia immediately following the peaceful transition to democracy in the early 1990s, Mongolia’s newly elected government retrained former Russian language teachers to teach English. As a result, English language classes were introduced at secondary schools as early as the start of the 1992-1993 academic year. A …
Read More» Vacancy Announcement U.S. Mission Ulaanbaatar Announcement Number: UB-2021-08 Position Title: Guard Opening Period: August 27, 2021 – until filled Series/Grade: LE 710/3 For More Info: Human Resources Office: Mailing Address: U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office P.O. Box 20-341 Ulaanbaatar-14192, Mongolia Who May Apply: For USEFM – FP is BB. Actual FP salary determined by …
Read More» For Immediate Release August 20, 2021 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov MCC and Mongolia Break Ground on $93 Million Infrastructure Investment WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20, 2021) – The Government of Mongolia and the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) broke ground today on a $93 million Advanced Water Purification Plant (AWPP) in Mongolia’s capital city of …
Read More» Press Release United States Provides an Additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to Combat COVID-19 in Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, August 2, 2021 — The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to support the Government of Mongolia’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional funding will …
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Under this month’s theme of partnership, we’re highlighting 2015-2016 Fulbright Student Ms. Sanjaakhand Nansalmaa (Handa) and the Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA). Handa holds a Master of Public Administration degree as well as Advanced Diploma in Leadership of International and Non-government Organizations from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT July 25, 2021 Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Visit to Mongolia The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament Zandanshatar, Foreign Minister Battsetseg, and Deputy Foreign Minister Munkhjin during her visit to Ulaanbaatar …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken July 9, 2021 On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes to the people of Mongolia on the 100th anniversary of Mongolia’s independence and the start of the 2021 Naadam festival. As strategic partners and …
Read More» Authorized Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Employees from U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar On July 3, 2021, due primarily to an ongoing surge in new COVID-19 cases and significant strain on Mongolia’s healthcare system, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their accompanying family members from U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar. The embassy will …
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Mongolia (Tier 2) The Government of Mongolia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Mongolia remained on Tier …
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Gantuya Badamgarav, or Gana to her family and friends, loved arts, music and mathematics from a young age. However, growing up in a rural, provincial capital in 1970s Mongolia didn’t provide many artistic opportunities. So, Gana followed her interest in mathematics and earned her BA in economic planning from Saint Petersburg University of Finance and …
Read More» Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, the U.S. Embassy – Ulaanbaatar has moved to a reduced operating posture. Consular operations, including visa interviews and non-emergency American citizen services, are suspended until further notice effective July 2, 2021. American citizen services: American citizens with consular services scheduled during this time period will be contacted …
Read More» The State Emergency Commission (SEC) stated that as of June 24th, 2021, a total of 179 soums in 18 provinces have imposed local lockdown measures including restrictions on the movement of citizens and the activities of government and legal entities due to rising cases of COVID-19. Those who need to travel to the following soums …
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Ulaanbaatar, June 24, 2021 – Deputy Foreign Minister Munkhjin Batsumber presented the Order of the Polar Star, the highest state honor Mongolia confers to foreign citizens, to Kim Mansaray, Country Director of Peace Corps Mongolia. Ms. Mansaray is the first Country Director to receive this distinction in Peace Corps Mongolia’s thirty-year history. Through a presidential …
Read More» Press Release Ulaanbaatar, June 24, 2021 — The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its implementing partner, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), USAID will support the Mongolian Ministry …
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Since 2019, the Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA) has implemented the U.S. Department of State-funded EducationUSA Program in Mongolia. Over the past two years, MASA has been recognized both in the region and globally for its outstanding work and earned multiple individual and team awards. At the head of the award-winning team is MASA …
Read More» As of July 14, 2021, entry of dogs from Mongolia to the United States will temporarily be suspended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this action on June 14, in order to protect the health and safety of dogs imported into the United …
Read More» The State Emergency Commission (SEC) stated that as of June 13th, 2021, a total of 73 soums in 16 provinces have imposed local lockdown measures including restrictions on the movement of citizens and the activities of government and legal entities due to rising cases of COVID-19. Those who need to travel to the following soums …
Read More» The next online auction sale of Ford Transit Passenger Van 2010, used office and residential furniture, and more items will be available to place bids between Jun 10 – June 16 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 …
Read More» Last updated: 12/28/21 If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022. You qualify for this exception if all the following are true: You are a U.S. citizen. You are currently abroad seeking direct …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE In February, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons around the world. The struggle to end violence, discrimination, criminalization, and stigma against LGBTQI+ …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE Ulaanbaatar, May 4, 2021 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today organized a discussion with members of Mongolia’s Parliament, or State Great Khural, on ways to increase citizen engagement in the political process. The event is the latest in a series of workshops on legislative transparency taking place under USAID’s Strengthening …
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On her path to become a knowledgeable rehabilitation counselor, Oyut had to understand that rehabilitation should not make the disease or disability the focus, but instead rehabilitation needed to be person-centered. “I used to believe that I could only work with people with vision impairment basing on my own experiences, however through Fulbright I gained …
Read More» Lockdown Extended until May 8, 2021 The Mongolian government has extended the current lockdown until May 8, 2021. Previous guidance on grocery shopping within your neighborhood or residence still stands. Due to a ban on non-essential vehicles circulating on the roads citizens are encouraged to not drive and remain in their homes. Citizens are encouraged …
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We at the United States Embassy in Ulaanbaatar are delighted to be celebrating Earth Day with our friends and partners in Mongolia. While these days we are all limiting our travel to help contain the spread of COVID-19, I have fond memories of traveling across Mongolia and seeing so many incredible landscapes. Earth Day is an occasion for all of us to reflect …
Read More» Special Departure Flights for Foreign Citizens in Mongolia Affected by COVID-19-related Travel Restrictions On April 19, 2021, the Mongolian government publicly announced additional flights for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. As of today, the Embassy is aware of the following flights to destinations with connections to the United States. These dates are subject …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, April 13, 2021 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Senior Development Advisor Gary Robbins announced today the launch of a $450,000 (Tugrik 1.3 billion) USAID program to support the Government of Mongolia’s COVID-19 response. Through its Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, USAID, in partnership with FHI 360 and the …
Read More» State of “All-Out-Preparedness” Reimposed in Ulaanbaatar Effective 10 April – 25 April To intensify vaccination throughout the country, the Mongolian government has announced a state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures to be imposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning on April 11 and continuing until April 25. This decision also follows rising COVID-19 case counts throughout the city …
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For Immediate Release April 5, 2021 Contact: 202-521-3880 Email: press@mcc.gov MCC Mongolia Water Compact Starts 5-Year Timeline with Entry Into Force WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2021 – Today, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. Government agency, and the Government of Mongolia celebrated the launch of the $350 million Mongolia Water Compact . The partnership between MCC and the …
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Thank you for all of you who are here. I feel honored to be in this distinguished group and I am very honored to be here on this really historic occasion because we are celebrating, first of all, a major program to help this city, that I have become very fond of, to tackle its …
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Ninj-Erdene’s parents wanted her to study medicine and become a doctor, but she had other plans. “Because I loved English since childhood, I went and took entrance examination for English Language Teacher degree at the Universities of Humanities against their will” shared Ninj. During her undergraduate studies, she taught Thai students and discovered that not …
Read More» On World Water Day, the Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) are launching a video series to illustrate the impact of the MCC-MONGOLIA Compact on the quality of water in Ulaanbaatar, which will improve human health, the environment, and sustainable economic growth. Climate change and urbanization, among …
Read More» Event: Special Departure Flights for Foreign Citizens in Mongolia Affected by COVID-19-related Travel Restrictions On March 17, 2021, the Mongolian government publicly announced additional evacuation flights for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. As of today, the Embassy is aware of the following flights to destinations with connections to the United States. These dates are …
Read More» Increased Restrictions in Bayanzurkh District Beginning at 0600 on March 17 until at least 2300 on March 21, the Bayanzurkh District Emergency Committee ordered the complete control of all movement into and out of Khoroo 26 of Bayanzurkh District. Only emergency personnel will be permitted to transit this area until the enhanced restrictions are lifted. …
Read More» The next online auction sale of two Toyota Land Cruiser GX 200 SW will be available to place bids between March 15 –March 22. Please access the following link to register and to bid on https://online-auction.state.gov/en-U S (Available in Mongolian language). For additional information please send an email to UlaanbaatarOA@state.gov > or contact 94901520, 99089252 during work …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, March 12, 2021 The U.S. Embassy hosted a discussion on an independent comprehensive study funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Mongolia’s cashmere sector. While Mongolia accounts for approximately 40 percent of the world’s cashmere production, nearly all of that (94 percent) is exported, in either raw or minimally processed form. …
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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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Born and raised in Ulaanbaatar, Munkhmandakh followed her father’s footsteps and started working in journalism over twenty years ago. She has dedicated her decades-long career to promoting independent media and professional journalism through her work at the Press Institute of Mongolia (PIM). In 2014, Munkhmandakh was selected as one of two Humphrey Fellows from Mongolia …
Read More» State of “All-Out-Preparedness” Reimposed in Ulaanbaatar Effective 11-February To minimize COVID-19 transmission during the upcoming Tsagaan Sar holiday, the Mongolian government has announced that a state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures will be reimposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning at 0600 on February 11 and continuing until at least 0600 on February 23. U.S. citizens should expect the reimposition of …
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For Immediate Release February 5, 2021 PRESS RELEASE In 2021, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international exchange program, the Fulbright Program, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the theme “Impact: 75 Years of Global Actions, Opportunities, and Connections” with virtual and in-person activities and events worldwide and in Mongolia to showcase the program’s positive …
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Born as the youngest of a cattle ranching family in Uvs province, Dr. Erdenekhuu Nansalmaa went on to become the dean of the education policy and management department at the leading medical university in Mongolia, the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), and later interim director of the National Cancer Center of Mongolia. He …
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By Leigh Hartman Jan 26, 2021 For Antony Blinken, America’s new top diplomat, returning to the U.S. Department of State brings the opportunity to continue both professional and family traditions. Blinken, whom the U.S. Senate confirmed as secretary of state January 26, will lead the State Department, where he served during the Clinton and Obama administrations. His …
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Transcript: Poet Amanda Gorman Delivers a Poem at President Biden’s Inauguration January 20, 2021 Mr. President, Dr. Biden, Madam Vice President, Mr. Emhoff, Americans and the world. When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade We’ve braved the belly …
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Joseph R. Biden Jr., a former vice president and a longtime Capitol Hill lawmaker known for reaching across the political aisle to get things done, takes office on January 20 as the 46th president of the United States. Biden served eight years as former President Barack Obama’s vice president and defeated incumbent President Donald J. …
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Kamala Devi Harris, a senator who has represented California in the U.S. Congress since 2017, will break barriers when she is inaugurated as vice president of the United States on January 20. She will be the first woman — and the first person of African, Jamaican and South Asian ancestry — to occupy that position. …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More» January 14, 2021 – The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a MNT 8.5 billion ($3.0 million) expansion of the bilateral agreement with the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia to promote good economic governance; reliable, efficient and affordable energy; and sustainable, private sector-led growth in Mongolia. These new funds …
Read More» Beginning at 0600 on January 14 until at least 2300 on January 16, the Bayanzurkh District Emergency Committee ordered the complete control of all movement into and out of Khoroo 17 of Bayanzurkh District, commonly known as Shar Khad area. Only emergency personnel will be permitted to transit this area until the enhanced restriction is …
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Press Release January 12, 2021 The U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar New U.S. Assistance to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Dzuds and Other Disasters USAID assistance is boosting the capacity of Mongolian government partners and communities to prepare for and respond to the negative impacts of natural disasters. January 12, 2021, Ulaanbaatar – The U.S. government, through …
Read More» State of Emergency Downgraded in Ulaanbaatar The Mongolian government has publicly announced a downgrade in its state of emergency preparedness in Ulaanbaatar, effective January 11, 2021. Beginning on this date, vehicle restrictions will be lifted. Also in connection with this decision, all but the following 18 business categories will be permitted to resume limited operations: All sales except for …
Read More» Beginning at 0300 on January 8, the Mongolian State Emergency Committee ordered the complete control of all movement into and out of Bayangol District and the area immediately surrounding the Central Clinic Hospital 3 through January 11, to facilitate medical surveillance and contact tracing. Only emergency personnel will be permitted to transit this area until …
Read More» Anti-COVID-19 Measures Extended in Ulaanbaatar On January 4, 2021, the Mongolian government announced that the current state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated anti-COVID-19 measures in Ulaanbaatar will be extended for five additional days, until 0600 on January 11. Public celebrations of Lunar New Year from February 12-14 have also been prohibited. This decision came after a …
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Virtual Celebration of the Anniversary of the Fulbright Program Funded by the Government of Mongolia Connects Fulbrighters and Reaches an Audience of Thousands On December 19, 2020, the Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Science virtually celebrated the 10th anniversary of the agreement establishing the Fulbright Foreign …
Read More» On December 21, 2020, the Mongolian government announced that a state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures would be reimposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning at 0600 on December 23 and continuing until at least 0600 on January 6. This decision follows reports of additional confirmed cases associated with a local COVID-19 cluster. American citizens should expect the reimposition of anti-COVID-19 …
Read More» American citizens are advised that, beginning at 0600 on December 18, travel restrictions were reimposed on non-essential movement into and out of Ulaanbaatar. These restrictions are expected to remain in place until at least December 24. With limited exceptions, domestic travelers will not be permitted to exit Ulaanbaatar during this period. Incoming travelers from provinces and soums …
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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 …
Read More» On December 9, 2020, the Mongolian government publicly announced upcoming flights to three destinations including Frankfurt, Seoul and Tokyo. MIAT Mongolian Airlines is accepting reservation requests for these flights and prioritizing passengers whose November itineraries were cancelled. As of now, the Tokyo flight has been fully booked with previously confirmed passengers. Currently, the Embassy is …
Read More» The Mongolian government has extended the current state of “all-out-preparedness” resulting in the prolongation of the current status of lockdown in Ulaanbaatar, Arkhangai and Selenge provinces until December 14, 2020. Please note that current restrictions have been extended until December 21, 2020, in high-risk areas including Battsengel soum of Arkhangai province as well as Altanbulag and …
Read More» 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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By Mark Trainer Dec 1, 2020 The Americans with Disabilities Act protects 56.3 million Americans from discrimination in all areas of life, including work, school and transportation. Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the law guarantees Americans with disabilities unrestricted access to public buildings, equal opportunity in employment and equal access to government services. The comprehensive legislation was the culmination of decades …
Read More» The Mongolian government has extended the current state of heightened alert resulting in the prolongation of the current status of lockdown until December 11, 2020. While certain industries will be permitted to resume limited operations (e.g. manufacturing, media, banking and funeral services), much of the service sector will remain closed. Previous guidance on grocery shopping within …
Read More» In connection with Mongolia’s state of public emergency preparedness, the Mongolia Immigration Agency has initiated an online helpline to provide foreigners with immigration-related information. Please visit http://mn.immigration.gov.mn/ on business days between 08:30AM-05:00PM and click the blue icon in the bottom right-hand corner. The helpline will request your name, mobile telephone number and e-mail address to start the chat (while the …
Read More» In connection with the 14-day extension of Mongolia’s state of public emergency preparedness, foreigners whose visa/residence permit expires between November 12, 2020 – December 1, 2020 can submit extension requests online at visasection@immigration.gov.mn. Required supporting documentation: – Request letter (in Mongolian or English) – Copy of passport or foreign residency card For more information, please …
Read More» The Mongolian government has extended the current state of heightened alert resulting in the prolongation of the current status of lockdown until December 1, 2020. Previous guidance on grocery shopping within your neighborhood or residence still stands. Due to a ban on non-government vehicles circulating on the roads citizens are encouraged to not drive and …
Read More» Alert: Anti-COVID-19 Measures – UPDATE as of 2345 Mongolia continues to modify and expand public health measures in an attempt to contain a cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks in Ulaanbaatar and Selenge. As of the publication of this message to American citizens the U.S. Embassy is aware of the following additional measures. All previously announced …
Read More» For Immediate Release U.S.-Mongolia CPC Partnership Launched on October 27, 2020 In an October 27 ceremony, senior U.S. and Mongolian officials jointly launched the U.S.-Mongolia Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, which was signed in Ulaanbaatar on April 2, 2020. Implementation of this historic partnership will strengthen the efforts of the Mongolian government and civil …
Read More» The Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia has resumed offering all regular American Citizen Services as of October 12. Citizens needing services may reserve appointments online, including additional service days on October 15 and 20. The American Citizen Services Unit will resume its normal schedule on October 20. Appointments will be …
Read More» Applicants must submit entries for the DV-2022 program electronically at dvprogram.state.gov between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 7, 2020, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 10, 2020. There is no cost to submit an entry form. Please refer to the DV-2022 instruction from here .
Read More» For Immediate Release September 14, 2020 MEDIA NOTE Annual Bilateral Consultation with Mongolia U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell and Mongolia State Secretary Ankhbayar led the 2020 Annual Bilateral Consultation (ABC) on September 14. This meeting represents the first ABC since the announcement of the …
Read More» Executive Summary Mongolia’s frontier market and vast mineral reserves represent potentially lucrative opportunities for investors, but a high-risk macroeconomic environment and lack of input from stakeholders during rulemaking warrant caution. Mongolia’s economic model of exporting minerals and importing most other goods means the government imposes few market-access barriers. Investors also face few investment restrictions in …
Read More» As of September 08, the United States Embassy in Mongolia is resuming limited American Citizen services, certain Immigrant and Nonimmigrant visa services, including: students (F-1 / M-1), exchange visitors (J1), treaty investors (E-2), and certain immigrant visas that qualify under current Presidential Proclamations. While the Embassy aims to process cases as soon as possible, there …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia invites your organization to submit a cooperative agreement proposal not to exceed $20,000. To apply for consideration for these funds, please submit a proposal, using the format and application materials described below, outlining the activities that your organization would conduct in order to meet the program objectives below. The due …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar announces an online auction sale of furniture, appliances and equipment. The furniture at auction was located at Ambassador residence. Auction starts on August 31st, 2020, and lasts until September 9th , 2020. All of the items are going to be auctioned exclusively via the Internet. You will not be able to place bids outside of those …
Read More» Alert: Direct Flight to the United States Departing August 3, 2020 On July 27, 2020, the Mongolian government informed the U.S. Embassy that it plans to operate a diplomatic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Seattle, Washington on August 3, 2020. Seats are available on this flight for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. Date Destination …
Read More» The first U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar online auction will be available to place bids from July 20 – July 22. You will not be able to place bids outside of those dates. Please access the following link to register and to bid on https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US ( Also available in Mongolian language here ) Please contact 94901520 during work hours if you have any questions. …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 7, 2020 The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has announced its plan for …
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PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 8, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Mongolia on the opening of the Naadam festival on July 11. As strategic partners and Third Neighbors, the United States and Mongolia enjoy a strong partnership bound by common interests, …
Read More» The Mongolian government has announced additional evacuation flights for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. American citizens are encouraged to register their interest in departing in the month of July should contact the Embassy as instructed below by close of business on Monday, June 29. As of today, the Embassy is aware of the …
Read More» On Monday, June 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the U.S. labor market following the coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the proclamation extends the suspension of entry for certain immigrants (Presidential Proclamation 10014) through December 31, 2020. The new restrictions imposed by the …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia On June 11, 2020, the Mongolian government publicly announced additional evacuation flights for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. As of today, the Embassy is aware of the following flights to destinations with connections to the United States. These dates are subject …
Read More» For Immediate Release June 3, 2020 IRI in Mongolia: Burt-Ujin Bayarsaikhan, phone: 9584-4152, email: Burtujin@iri.org New U.S. Government Project to Strengthen Women and Youth Engagement in Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The U.S. government today announced the launch of the Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in the Electoral and Political Processes in Mongolia project …
Read More» Alert: Severe Weather Expected in Mongolia’s Central and Eastern Provinces May 16-20 Mongolia’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a severe weather warning covering the period between May 16 and 20. NEMA expects high winds to begin in the city of Ulaanbaatar beginning at 12:00 p.m., May 16. The weather system is expected to …
Read More» Last Updated: April 27, 2020 The Department of State is postponing the opening of the Entrant Status Check for the DV-2021 applicants from May 5 to June 6, 2020. The Department’s resources are currently being used in our role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and are prioritized for the assistance to U.S. citizens overseas. …
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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 …
Read More» Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia Communications Team E-mail: press@mca-mongolia.gov.mn Tel: +976 77111710 (ext: 571, 572) 22th of April, 2020 WEBSITE OF THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT – MONGOLIA LAUNCHED [ http://mca-mongolia.gov.mn/ ] Ulaanbaatar, April 22, 2020 – “Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia” launched its official website on April 20, 2020 [ http://mca-mongolia.gov.mn/ ]. Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia (MCA …
Read More» On April 21, 2020, the Mongolian government and MIAT Mongolian Airlines informed the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar that MIAT will operate two additional evacuation flights. The flights are currently scheduled to depart as follows: Ulaanbaatar to Seoul, Republic of Korea on April 30, 2020. Ulaanbaatar to Frankfurt, Germany on May 2, 2020. These dates and …
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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 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Alert: EVACUATION FLIGHT DATE CHANGE – MIAT Flight OM501 to Tokyo, Japan will depart on April 2, at 1:05 PM NOT on April 3. MIAT Mongolian Airlines has informed the Embassy that it’s flight OM501 originally scheduled to depart Ulaanbaatar for Tokyo on …
Read More» 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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On March 25, 2020, the Mongolian government informed the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar that it intends to offer a limited number of seats on upcoming flights arranged for foreign citizens wishing to depart Mongolia. MIAT Mongolian Airlines will operate flights to Tokyo, Japan (Narita International Airport) on April 1 and to Seoul, South Korea (Incheon …
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Ulaanbaatar, March 24, 2020 — The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia announced today that the U.S. Government has committed more than MNT3.3 billion ($1.2 million) to support the Government of Mongolia in its response to COVID-19 in the country. The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will collaborate with the Mongolian Ministry …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Consular Section has been informed by the Mongolian government that MIAT Mongolian Airlines may operate an evacuation flight to Istanbul, Turkey on March 17. If you wish to be placed on a waiting list to travel should this flight operate you may go to the MIAT ticket offices below during the hours …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar March 12, 2020 Location: Mongolia Event: Potential evacuation flights for foreign citizens in Mongolia affected by COVID-19-related travel restrictions On March 11, 2020, the Mongolian government informed the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar that it intends to offer a limited number of seats on potential evacuation flights to foreign citizens wishing …
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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, March 11, 2020 Location: Mongolia Event: Suspension of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services due to local COVID-19-related preventative measures and limited staffing. As of March 12, the United States Embassy in Mongolia/ Ulaanbaatar is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon …
Read More» Press Release March 05, 2020 – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), today formally launched a five-year, MNT 41.3 billion ($15 million) Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) project to help grow and diversify Mongolia’s economy by increasing lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and improving economic …
Read More» March 2, 2020 Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Mongolia Notice of Funding Opportunity: PAS-Ulaanbaatar-010/FY2020 The 2020 Orientation for Visiting Scholars and Students The Public Affairs Section at the Embassy of the United States of American in Ulaanbaatar is seeking proposals from higher education institutes and other education organizations (“facilitator”) with experience in organizing orientations to …
Read More» Security Alert – Travel Restrictions Expanded by Mongolian Government in Response to corona virus (COVID-19) – (02/25/2020) Location: Mongolia Event: Travel Restrictions Expanded by Mongolian Government in Response to – corona virus (COVID-19) On 24 February 2020, the government of Mongolia announced that all flights from/to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) would be suspended …
Read More» Any individuals with pending consular appointments who (1) were physically present within the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within the last 14 days, (2) are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or (3) believe they have may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, are strongly encouraged to postpone …
Read More» Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …
Read More» Location: Mongolia Event: Travel Restrictions Imposed by Mongolian Government in Response to – Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) On 31 January 2020, the government of Mongolia announced that foreign citizens, including American citizens, may not enter the country from China. The Mongolian government adopted these measures in response to the World Health Organization’s declaration that the …
Read More» Please read this important information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on prevention and treatment of Coronavirus. Updates and more information can be found on their website. There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC always recommends …
Read More» Location: Mongolia Event: Regional Health Alert – Coronavirus The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers avoid all travel to Wuhan, People’s Republic of China, and all nonessential travel to China in general, due to an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, which can be spread from …
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U.S. Government Launches New Project to Support Mongolia’s Small and Medium Enterprises December 11, 2019 – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the launch of a five-year, MNT40.7 billion ($15 million) project that will enable Mongolia’s small and medium enterprises to contribute more actively to the country’s economy. USAID’s …
Read More» Invitation to the U.S. – Mongolia Child Protection Compact Civil Society Information Session | Thursday, December 5th 2:00pm – 4:00 pm The Embassy of the United States in Mongolia and the U.S. Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to invite representatives from civil society and non-governmental organizations working on child protection issues to attend an informational briefing about anticipated funding …
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Press Release 2019.11.15 Point of Contact: B. Batgerel, Mongolian Film Institute B. Erdenetsetseg, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Phone: 8808-6048, 9905-0750, 7007-6045 Email: batgerel@mfi.mn ; paspress@usembassy.mn Address: U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, …
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Press Release November 13, 2019 Millennium Challenge Corporation Officials visit Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, November 13, 2019 – A delegation from the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) led by Vice President of Compact Operations Anthony Welcher, visited Mongolia from November 10 to November 13, 2019 to observe the progress of the Mongolia Water Compact. During the visit, …
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Ambassador Klecheski’s Remarks Distinguished Speaker Series National University Of Mongolia School Of International Relations And Public Administration Thursday, October 3, 2019 It is wonderful to be here at the start of a new academic year. I’m truly honored to speak to you today – it’s obviously a source of pride to be invited to be …
Read More» Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar paspress@usembassy.mn 7007-6001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2019 Additional U.S. Government Assistance to Advance Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Mongolia October 10, 2019 – The U.S. government today announced the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia signed a MNT 17 billion …
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The Assistant United States Trade Representative Edward Gresser hosted a seminar in Mongolia on how to increase exports to the United States. Read his full presentation on how to best export to the United States. Click here to download. The Embassy of the United States in Mongolia, with the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, August 30, 2019 – Top officials from the United States and Mongolia held a series of meetings this week to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a multi-year plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Mongolia. If developed jointly by the two governments over the …
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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 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section paspress@usembassy.mn , 7007-6249 August 8, 2019 For Immediate Release U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper paid an official visit to Mongolia on August 7 – 8, 2019. His visit to Mongolia was part of his first international trip since being sworn in as the Secretary of Defense on …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 31, 2019 Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between the United States of America and Mongolia The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the …
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The Next Level American Hip Hop Program is Coming to Mongolia From September 16 – 28, 2019! The U.S. Embassy is Accepting Proposals from Interested Implementing Partners – deadline July 14, 2019. As part of the “2019 U.S. – Mongolia Year of Youth” outreach campaign, Next Level – an international hip hop musical and cultural …
Read More» UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE CAMP H.M. SMITH, HAWAII 96861 (808) 477-1341 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jun 14, 2019 U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander, Admiral Phil Davidson makes Visit to Mongolia Admiral Philip S. Davidson, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), arrived in Mongolia on Thursday, June 13. While in Mongolia, Admiral Davidson …
Read More» Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar pao@usembassy.mn 7007-6001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2019 Mongolia and U.S. Announce Their Participation in Khaan Quest 2019 The Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise Khaan Quest 2019, scheduled to be held at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia from June …
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AMCHAM GENERAL MEETING PARIS BALLROOM SHANGRI-LA HOTEL Oybek, guests, thank you for the warm welcome and invitation to speak. I’ve truly enjoyed the engagement with AmCham and the business community, as I have everywhere I’ve served, throughout the world. From the networking nights to events like this, Amcham has been a great partner for us …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 29, 2019 On Friday, April 26, 2019, representatives of the United States and Mongolia met for the 13th Annual Bilateral Consultations at the Department of State in Washington, DC. This year’s consultations were the first held under the auspices of the U.S.-Mongolia Expanded Comprehensive Partnership, announced …
Read More» In general, professional artists, performers, and entertainers – also known as “members of the entertainment profession” – cannot travel to the United States on a B category visitor visa with the intent of “providing services.” Members of the entertainment profession include performing artists such as stage and movie actors, musicians, singers, and dancers, as well …
Read More» As I get to know Mongolia in my capacity as U.S. Ambassador to your country, I am constantly struck by the warm feelings between our peoples, and the potential to make those feelings even closer. Aiming to build on that potential, Prime Minister Khurelsukh and Secretary of State Pompeo agreed last year to make 2019 …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE April 25, 2019 U.S. and Mongolia Hold Bilateral Consular Engagement Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services Edward Ramotowski hosted a bilateral consular discussion with the Government of Mongolia, represented by State Secretary D. Davaasuren and Director General of the Department of Consular …
Read More» 04/24/2019 Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council, established pursuant to the 2004 United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss opportunities for promoting and expanding bilateral trade and investment. The meeting was co-chaired by Terrence J. McCartin, Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, and Damdinsuren Davaasuren, State …
Read More» URGENT Media Note April 9, 2019 Aberdeen – Rock Brass Band from the United States to Mongolia Next Month, will be Giving Pre-Arrival Online Interviews The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education, and Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar is bringing a special American Music Abroad (AMA) music diplomacy program …
Read More» Several private businesses and entities are providing advice and counsel in Mongolia regarding visas for the U.S. H-2 Temporary Worker Program. None of these entities are affiliated with the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. government. The U.S. Embassy does not contract, endorse, or sanction any Mongolian entities, agencies, or brokers to serve as “representatives” for …
Read More» On November 14-17, 2018, representatives of U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) visited one of the most western provinces of Mongolia, Khovd, to monitor Embassy funded programs, meet local education and cultural professionals, and give public presentations on various education-related topics. Visiting the Khovd State University, Assistant Public Affairs Officer (APAO) Ariel Wyckoff held …
Read More» Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 18, 2018 One year ago in Vietnam, President Donald J. Trump laid out America’s vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in which all nations are sovereign, strong, and prosperous. This week, Vice President Michael R. Pence reaffirmed the ironclad and enduring U.S. commitment to the …
Read More» Pacific Explorer Marquee Theatre Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 12:25 P.M. PGT Thank you, Scott. And thank you all for that warm welcome. Prime Minister O’Neill, Chairman Taureka, representatives from across the region, leaders of the business community, and to all our distinguished guests, it’s my honor to join you here at the “premier economic …
Read More» USAID Development Innovation Ventures Program Accepting New Applications The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is accepting new applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Anyone, anywhere can apply at any time. DIV is an open innovation program that tests breakthrough solutions to critical global development challenges to improve millions of lives at a …
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Ambassador Pamela Slutz (Mongolia, 2003-2006) and President Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat (retired) jointly launched the English language version of “The Time of Heaven,” President Ochirbat’s official memoir, on October 4 at the U.S.-Embassy funded American Corner in Ulaanbaatar. The American Corner is hosted by the Ulaanbaatar City Public Library. Published by the Mongolia Society, and with translations …
Read More» THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY FOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (DB) SERVICES, MONGOLIA. OFFERS OR PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS NOTICE. This solicitation will be for Design and construction companies. Any resulting contract will be firm-fixed priced. The US Embassy in Ulaanbaatar hereby invites interested and legally eligible engineering, design and construction companies …
Read More» Executive Summary Tremendous mineral reserves, agricultural endowments, and proximity to Asia’s vast markets make Mongolia an attractive destination for medium- to long-term foreign direct investment (FDI). Beyond mining, which attracts the majority of FDI, agriculture, livestock, and renewable energy sectors provide opportunities for economic diversification and markets for U.S. goods and services. 2017 spikes in …
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U.S.-Mongolia Virtual Girls’ Soccer Exchange: Avalanche! Beginning earlier this year, the Avalanche FC girls’ soccer team of the Arlington, Virginia Soccer Association (under-19/U-19 age group) established a virtual exchange of best practices, insights, and tips on soccer with the members of the Mongolian national girls’ (U-17) and (U-14) soccer teams of the Mongolian Football Federation. …
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CDA Micaller: Good morning Chairman Potter, members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia, and guests. My team and I are continuing the tradition of the AmCham rollout of our Mongolia Investment Climate Statement inaugurated by Ambassador Galt in 2017. I want to thank you and Amcham for hosting, and for the guests who …
Read More» Prepared by Justin Pummell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (21 September 2018) – For eight years, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) has held the Pacific Environmental Security Forum (PESF), a capstone event designed to increase environmental stewardship obligations within militaries and increase environmental security cooperation. This year, the event was held in Northeast …
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Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh sign a Joint Declaration recognizing the new $350 million MCC Mongolia Water Compact on September 20, 2018. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 20, 2018 – Secretary of State and Chairman of the Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Michael R. Pompeo and Mongolian Prime Minister …
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Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2018 Mongolia and the United States have committed to pursue and implement this roadmap for the benefit of the peoples of Mongolia and the United States in the following ways: Global trade Mongolia and the United States remain committed to implementing their obligations under the …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2018 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Mongolia on the occasion of the official visit of Mongolian Prime Minister Khurelsukh to the United States of America: The United States and Mongolia, recognizing that …
Read More» Press Statement White House Septermber 19, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence met today with Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh of Mongolia to reiterate the strong bilateral relationship between Mongolia and the United States. The two leaders discussed their newly expanded comprehensive partnership and the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation’s $350 million compact with Mongolia. The Vice President …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2018 On this International Day of Democracy, the United States reaffirms its unwavering belief in democracy as the form of government with the greatest capacity to advance peace, prosperity, and security, and to safeguard the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity of every person. …
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by Christopher Connell Almost half the 3 million people of Mongolia dwell in and around the capital of Ulaanbaatar, and most of the country’s industry is there as well. Both need water to prosper. Land-locked Mongolia was already relying on precipitation, which is low, and making heavy demands on the Tuul River. It was faced with the prospect …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE May 22, 2018 Joint Statement of the Second U.S.-Mongolia Economic Policy Dialogue The text of the following statement was issued by the Governments of the United States and Mongolia following the second meeting of the U.S.-Mongolia Economic Policy Dialogue on May 22, …
Read More» Mongolia, Japan, and the United States held a trilateral meeting in Tokyo on April 26, 2018. The participants reaffirmed the importance of the Japan-Mongolia-U.S. trilateral meeting as an important mechanism for the exchange of views on regional and multilateral cooperation and on mutually beneficial economic development. During the meeting, the United States and Japan detailed …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the Release of the Annual Human Rights Report Today, the State Department released its 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. This annual report evaluates the human rights records of 199 countries and territories. It provides an opportunity to highlight the nature, scope, and severity …
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Call for Applications: PAS-Ulaanbaatar-008/FY2018 The U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) advances the foreign policy goals of empowering women and ensuring a more stable society worldwide. Building on its past six successful years, the flagship partnership with ESPN and espnW continues to pair international emerging leaders with female senior executives …
Read More» Press Release U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar March 7, 2018 Development of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Investment Continues to Move Forward ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, March 6, 2018 – A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), led by MCC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Nash, visited Mongolia this week to meet with Prime Minister Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh …
Read More» For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE February 26, 2018 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver to meet Minister of Defense N. Enkhbold, present Reciprocal Health Care Agreement Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver will visit Mongolia February 28-March 2 to meet with Minister of …
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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, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Tillerson Mongolian Traditional Celebration Lunar New Year (Tsagaan Sar) February 14, 2018 Please accept my best wishes as you and the people of Mongolia celebrate the traditional Tsagaan Sar festival. The United States is proud to count Mongolia as a close …
Read More» For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE January 30, 2018 Air Quality Workshop On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar will host an Air Quality Workshop at the American Corner, located inside the Ulaanbaatar Central Public Library. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Manuel P. Micaller and National Center for Public Health Director …
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H-2 Visa Information Detailed, accurate information about H-2 visas is available at these official websites: https://travel.state.gov/ https://search.uscis.gov/ http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ General Procedures to Apply for an H-2 Visa Step 1: Find a company or sponsor in the United States in need of temporary labor/workers. Please note: The U.S. Embassy has no company, sponsor, or available job list and cannot offer …
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U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar MEDIA NOTE For Immediate Release January 20, 2018 U.S.-Mongolia Annual Bilateral Consultations in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia On Saturday, January 20, 2018, the United States and Mongolia met for bilateral consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. These talks are an important opportunity to review the bilateral relationship between the United …
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I really appreciate the way the teachers in Mongolia, despite their heavy workloads, are excited to come to professional development offerings. I formed relationships with a good number of teachers who came to many or all of the workshops I presented. – Fellow Jeff Arrigo Details Name: Jeff Arrigo Participant type: Fellow Academic Year: 2017-18 City, Country of …
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U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section paspress@usembassy.mn Phone: 7007-6001 For Immediate Release October 19, 2017 U.S. Ambassador Galt Opens New U.S.-funded Kindergarten in Zamiin-Uud On October 19 at 12:00 in Zamiin-Uud U.S. Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt joined State Secretary of Ministry of Education, J. Bolormaa; Dornogovi Provincial Governor, T. Enkhtuvshin; Zamiin-Uud Town Governor, Aldarbayar; and …
Read More» U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Office For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Invitation to Cover the Ribbon-Cutting of New U.S.-funded Kindergarten in Zamiin-Uud on Thursday, October 19 at 12:00 pm The U.S. Embassy cordially invites you to cover a ribbon cutting event for a modern, state-of-the-art new kindergarten in Zamiin-Uud on October 19 at 12:00. …
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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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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Denali National Park and Preserve P.O. Box 9 Denali Park, AK 99755 907.683.9532 phone www.nps.gov/dena Release Date: August 31, 2017 Contact: Katherine Belcher, katherine_belcher@nps.gov , 907.683.9583 Denali Signs Sister Park Agreement with Mongolia’s Otgontenger Strictly Protected Area DENALI PARK, Alaska – On August 25, 2017, Jennifer Zimdahl …
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The United States, Japan and Mongolia held a trilateral meeting in Ulaanbaatar on August 30, 2017. The participants underscored the importance of the U.S.-Japan-Mongolia trilateral meeting, launched in 2015, as a foundational mechanism allowing Mongolia and two of its “third neighbors” – Japan and the United States – to exchange views on regional and multilateral …
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Commemorating the American English Month. U.S. Embassy – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is pleased to highlight Access Micro-scholarship Program Alumna Oyunbolor. Learn more about Access Micro-scholarship Program at: https://mn.usembassy.gov/…/english-access-micro-scholarshi…/ #AEinMongolia #AmericanEnglish #USMongolia30 Special thanks to Lions Club, Zorig foundation, and Oyunbolor’s family.
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Through the work of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Office of English Language Programs, the Public Affairs Sections at U.S. Embassies and Consulates across the globe, we are assisting young people around the world in their desire to learn English. Learning English offers access to information, education, job …
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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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Open World Program Deepens Mongolian Judges’ Knowledge of U.S. Judicial System A delegation of ten Mongolian judges during their July 20-30 participation in the Open World Leadership Center’s Rule of Law program held meetings with U.S. counterparts to learn about the U.S. judicial system, build professional relationships, and experience American culture. Supported by the U.S. …
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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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This month Embassy Ulaanbaatar’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) success story is about one of our program alumni named Peter Bittner. Peter is a rare individual whose dedication to Mongolia has seen him return to this country repeatedly and in various capacities over the past few years, and whose efforts in various fields such as journalism, …
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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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“Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why …
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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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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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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 …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC February 24, 2017 On behalf of President Trump and the American people, we send our best wishes to the people of Mongolia as you gather with your families and friends to celebrate Tsagaan Sar on February 27. I hope that the new year brings you …
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The U.S. Department of State created the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) in 2011 to support alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions to global challenges. The competition provides small grants to teams of past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to carry out public service projects utilizing the skills and …
Read More» On January 20, 2017, the United States inaugurated Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America. In his Inaugural Address, President Trump said: “Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. “We, the citizens of America, are now …
Read More» As the Department and its interagency partners set priorities and advance planning initiatives for the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in India, it has come to our attention that fraudulent information has been shared on Facebook. The State Department has become aware of a site falsely advertising the Summit as held in February 2017 in …
Read More» Secretary Kerry at Signing of COP21 Climate Change Agreement at UN General Assembly Hall in New York. [State Department Photo] Shortly after being elected in 2008, President Obama called for a “new era of engagement” with the multilateral system. The President’s call was based on the fact that all of the globe’s most significant and …
Read More» President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch television as First Lady Michelle Obama delivers a speech, in the Treaty Room of the White House. Earlier this year, when President Obama declared himself a feminist , he pointed to Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, his mother, his grandmother, the First Lady — and his daughters. “When you’re the father of …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is organizing a forum on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in honor of a visit of Jane Madden, Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility at the Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communication firm.
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AMBASSADOR GALT: Thank you, Jay. Good morning everyone, Mr. Prime Minister, AmCham members, it’s a great pleasure to be with you this morning. It is a privilege to share the AmCham stage with Prime Minister Erdenebat. Since Mongolia’s new government took office, my colleagues and I at the United States Embassy have expressed the hope …
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Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …
Read More» On June 22, 2016, a 2010-2012 English Access Micro-scholarship (Access) Program alumna Oyunpurev Saikhanbayar started a three-month internship at the Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism of Mongolia through the U.S. Embassy’s brand-new Access Internship Program. The U.S. Embassy and the Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA) launched the Access Internship Program for Access …
Read More» This article was originally published on blogs.state.gov. When I was in middle school, I played on a recreational soccer team. I was incredibly introverted, a bookworm and rather slow. Though I preferred “defense” and never got close to the goalposts, I loved soccer, laughing with my teammates, feeling my body’s strength and growing comfortable with …
Read More» On June 25 – July 30, 2016, a group of four Mongolian young women traveled to the U.S. to participate in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Women’s Leadership program. SUSI on Women’s Leadership examines the history and participation of women in public life in the United States, with a focus on developing …
Read More» This article was orginally published at blogs.state.gov. Paralympians are elite athletes at the pinnacle of their sports. Thanks to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 26 years ago, today’s American Paralympians are able to train as hard and compete like their Olympic counterparts, as access to sports and sports facilities is more of …
Read More» This article originally was published on blogs.state.gov. At some point, we have all experienced fear — fear that we might fail, get hurt, look stupid, or even that people might not like us. Fear is a powerful emotion that can paralyze us. It has the ability to stop us in our tracks, expose our insecurities, …
Read More» “America is stronger and more vibrant; it is a better country because of the ADA.”– President Barack Obama On July 26, 1990, the United States committed itself to eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities through the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This year, the United States is celebrating the 26th anniversary of …
Read More» In May 2016, a 2010-2012 English Access Micro-scholarship (Access) Program alumna Bolormaa Batmunkh and a 2011-2013 Access Program alumna Amarzaya Boldbaatar started a three-month internship at the Academia English Language Institute through a brand-new Access Internship program. The U.S. Embassy and the Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA) launched the Access Internship Program for Access …
Read More» When many people think of Mongolia, they think of Genghis Khan, the legendary conqueror of the Eurasian landmass. But today, the country is establishing a global reputation for another reason: The Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) are a significant contributor to global peace operations and Asian security cooperation. Thanks in part to security assistance provided though …
Read More» By Todd A. Surovell, Director of Frison Institute of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming, 2014-2016 Fulbright Flex Scholar to Mongolia “In the morning when the temperature is in the 20s and the stove is cold, the key is to build a hot fire early, one so hot that it cooks you out of your …
Read More» Last week, the United States hosted the seventh Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) at Stanford University in Silicon Valley. Over the course of three days, I had the privilege to witness firsthand how 700 entrepreneurs and 300 investors from 170 countries forged connections and found inspiration during GES 2016. I take great pride in the work of the office that …
Read More» Join us for the next Guru webinar, “The Startup Checklist”! When: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 9 p.m. (ULAT) Where: www.gistnetwork.org David Rose, CEO of GUST , will present key lessons from his latest best-selling book 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business . David will discuss the details of starting up a high-growth business, and take us on a whirlwind trip through all …
Read More» Even as we respond to crises around the world, the United States must also make it clear to the world what we are for — a future defined by people who build, not destroy. That’s why President Obama led the United States delegation in the seventh and final Global Entrepreneurship Summit of his Administration. Over the last …
Read More» What can you do to promote and expand LGBTI rights around the world? A group of committed LGBTI advocates answered this question and discussed many other issues facing the LGBTI community during the first ever “Progress of Pride: LGBTI Rights” international web chat, hosted at the U.S. State Department. From the power of storytelling, to …
Read More» The 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit gathers this week in Silicon Valley, a fitting location for an event that celebrates the power of innovation to improve lives, create economic growth and, change the world. Here in the U.S., we’re quite familiar with many of the high-tech startups that have made us more efficient, effective and connected. But today …
Read More» Last month the Department of State hosted a meeting of the International Contact Group for Freedom of Religion or Belief (ICG). The Contact Group was launched last June as a network of likeminded governments that fully support an individual’s right to freedom of religion or belief, as set out in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of …
Read More» If you’re a foreign investor or company trying to decide where in the world to expand your business, we want to welcome you and make sure you decide to invest in the United States. Bringing new businesses to American shores and into the U.S. heartland is a top priority of the entire U.S. government, and …
Read More» This week I had the privilege of hosting the inaugural WECREATE Google Hangout with four inspiring women entrepreneurs from around the world. The online chat was a chance to discuss the importance of entrepreneurship in creating economic opportunities for women and part of the U.S. Department of State’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship globally. As …
Read More» We know that women and girls are a powerful force for change. And when we put women and girls at the center of development, we can break the cycle of poverty. We can help them delay their marriages, choose the timing and spacing of their pregnancies, access needed services and information, complete their education, and …
Read More» On May 26-29, 2016, Justice Ms. Munkhtuya Dashdorj from the Supreme Court of Mongolia participated in the International Association of Women Judges’ (IAWJ) 13th Biennial International Conference with full funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Held in Washington, DC, the conference was organized under the theme …
Read More» Join Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State Ms. Evan Ryan for the launch the Office of Alumni Affairs’ new interactive web series for alumni: Washington Circle as part of the White House’s United State of Women Summit . When: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. (ULAST) Where: alumni.state.gov/live As Assistant Secretary of State for …
Read More» On June 14th, the White House Council on Women and Girls, together with the Department of State, the Department of Labor, the Aspen Institute and Civic Nation, is convening the first United State of Women Summit, a large-scale effort to rally together advocates of gender equality to highlight what we’ve achieved, identify the challenges that …
Read More» On April 27 – June 3, 2016, three Mongolian professionals participated in the Professional Fellows Program (PFP), focused on nongovernmental organization (NGO) development in the U.S., and were placed on at American organizations that focus on the same issues as their home institutions. PFP is an exchange for emerging leaders in China and Mongolia and …
Read More» The fifty-eighth United States Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The United States has been a representative democracy since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788. The process, complicated and sometimes confusing, has evolved to ensure universal suffrage to all men and women who are U.S. citizens 18 years of …
Read More» This article was originally published on blogs.state.gov on May 17, 2016 by Randy Berry. Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT), which is a chance to mark the progress we have made to promote the ideal that everyone can live free from fear and discrimination. In just over a year since becoming …
Read More» The U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia and the North America-Mongolia Business Council, is organizing an Agribusiness Exploratory Trade Delegation to Ulaanbaatar from June 13-14, 2016, led by Deputy Assistant Secretary for China and Mongolia Patrick Santillo. Explore Opportunities in Mongolia’s Agribusiness …
Read More» 125+ universities, scholarships and more! Join this free online college fair to chat with 125+ universities directly including NYU, Cornell, UCLA and Notre Dame to get personal advice from EducationUSA experts. When: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. ULAST Where: www.collegeweeklive.com Sign up now, it is a free event!
Read More» This article originally was published on blogs.state.gov on May 4, 2016. This week is Air Quality Awareness Week. At the State Department we recognize that clean air is an essential issue to people around the world. That is why this Air Quality Awareness week, we are pleased to join the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Park …
Read More» This article originally was posted on blog.state.gov on May 3, 2016. Secretary Kerry delivered remarks to journalists at the State Department today in recognition of World Press Freedom Day, which is commemorated annually on May 3 to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar staff conducted its annual outreach trip to rural areas to meet with Mongolians, discuss Embassy programs, and engage local Mongolian leaders in education, civil society, and government. On April 24-30, 2016, staff members and American Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) traveled to the three eastern provinces of Hentii, Dornod, and …
Read More» This entry originally appeared in USAID’s Impact blog. “Today, thanks to strong, principled, American leadership, that’s the world that we’ll leave to our children — a world that is safer and more secure, more prosperous, and more free. And that is our most important mission in our short time here on this Earth.”-President Barack Obama, Statement …
Read More» This blog originally appears on Huffington Post’s Business blog and on Medium.com . In many cultures around the world, from the Fables of Aesop to the Mahabharata, there is a parable about a goose, hen, or bird that produces golden eggs or feathers. When people try to exploit the bird to reap more profits, they destroy its ability to create the …
Read More» This blog was originally posted on the MCC’s Poverty Reduction Blog . Here at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), we feel that good data is essential for making evidence-based policy and investment decisions. But around the world, a lack of reliable gender data has hindered progress toward making smarter investments in women and girls. To encourage data sharing and …
Read More» This article was originally published on April 20, 2016 on blogs.state.gov by Randy Berry , U.S. Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons at the U.S. Department of State. Last week, April 13 marked my one-year anniversary as Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons. As the first Special Envoy appointed by President Obama …
Read More» The 26th Annual Meeting and Investors Forum of the North America-Mongolia Business Council (NAMBC) will be in Ottawa, Canada, May 17-18, at the Courtyard Marriott Ottawa Byward Market. The NAMBC, based in Washington DC area since 1990, represents both U.S. and Canadian companies and organizations active in Mongolia. Speakers at the Ottawa conference include the …
Read More» This article was originally published on dvidshub.net on April 19, 2016. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska — Two Alaska Army National Guardsmen deployed to Afghanistan earlier this month as U.S. liaisons in support of the Mongolian Expeditionary Task Forces in Afghanistan. Capt. Collin Welch, 1-297th Reconnaissance and Surveillance Squadron, and Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Ring, 1st Battalion, …
Read More» SIX MONTHS AFTER ADOPTION OF THE NEW GLOBAL GOALS, NEW TOOLS ARE AT THE CENTER OF IMPLEMENTATION In September 2015, world leaders came together at the United Nations to adopt 17 Sustainable Development Goals . The SDGs — or global goals — set measurable, concrete targets for all nations to achieve by 2030. They symbolize a new beat of optimism: a belief in …
Read More» On April 15, Peace Corps Mongolia volunteers met with English Access Micro-scholarship Program participants to mark Global Youth Service Day. Now in its 28th year of celebration, the goal of Global Youth Service Day is to motivate local youth to foster societal change and become active community members. Peace Corps volunteers David Meeske, Mrig Mehra, Greg …
Read More» This article was originally published on blogs.state.gov by DipNote Bloggers on April 13, 2016. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry releases the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on April 13, 2016. The United States released its 2015 Human Rights Reports today. The reports, now in …
Read More» This article by Nicole Holler was originally published on blogs.state.gov on April 12, 2016. A few weeks ago, the City University of New York’s Baruch School hosted U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan for a panel on why study abroad is an important investment …
Read More» This article was originally published on blogs.state.gov by Daniel Sepulveda on April 11, 2016. The metaphorical roads and highways of the 21st century used for the delivery of ideas and services are wired and wireless digital platforms. But unlike traditional transportation infrastructure, too few leaders outside of the technology and telecommunications community recognize the development of …
Read More» This post was originally posted on blog.state.gov on March 31, 2016 by Erin M. Barclay. When President Obama decided the United States would seek election to the Human Rights Council in 2009, he invested in the idea that sustained American leadership could and would redirect the Council’s focus toward its central purpose — the promotion and …
Read More» On March 18-22, 2016, the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) organized an educational outreach trip to Khovd and Uvs provinces. During the visit, the team met with local educational, cultural, and government officials, representatives from civil society organizations and NGOs, and Peace Corps Volunteers. English Language Fellow (ELF) Ms. LaTasha Simms visited Mongolia from …
Read More» This week, Mongolian law enforcement officials participated in two U.S.-funded workshops designed to improve the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases in Mongolia. International and local experts with the Warnath Group, a U.S. firm, and the Human Rights Center for Citizens, a Mongolian civil society organization, conducted the training, with support from the Ministry …
Read More» “We believe in the power of entrepreneurship — the basic notion that if you’ve got an idea and if you really work hard and you’re able to pick yourself up if you stumble a couple of times, you can eventually turn that idea into a reality. And this matters to us because encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship …
Read More» On January 26 – March 14, 2016, 18 English teachers from 17 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, participated in the U.S. Department of State-funded Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA). Ms. Tsetsegjargal Dagvadorj, a secondary school English language teacher at Secondary School Number 5 in Gobisumber located in the countryside, represented Mongolia. …
Read More» March 7-11 marks Open Education Week: a perfect opportunity to celebrate the potential of open educational resources, or OER. Open educational resources are teaching and learning materials that have intellectual property licenses allowing free use and repurposing. Today thousands of open educational resources enable instruction and learning, ranging from MIT OpenCourseWare ’s full courses and OpenStax ’s college …
Read More» In a landmark speech in Prague in April 2009, President Obama declared that “…we must ensure that terrorists never acquire a nuclear weapon. This is the most immediate and extreme threat to global security. One terrorist with one nuclear weapon could unleash massive destruction.” To help address this threat, President Obama proposed to host a …
Read More» The Foreign Language Department of the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS) and the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Ben Turcea organized an event titled American Day at MULS on March 10, 2016. The event was aimed at motivating students to learn about America and also to allow them to test their knowledge of America …
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On February 13 to March 5, 2016, Jargalsaikhan Lkhasuren, senior officer at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Management of the Mongolian Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism, participated in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) focused on hazardous waste management. During her IVLP, she learned about U.S. laws and regulations; shared experiences managing …
Read More» A delegation of Mongolian parliament members participated in the Open World program in the United States on February 25 to March 2, 2016. The goal of the program was for political leaders to meet with counterparts to learn about U.S. policies and build professional relationships. Open World Leadership Center in Washington D.C and Open World …
Read More» On December 5-16, 2015, a delegation of Mongolian Parliamentarians and officers from the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, and Ministry of Environment, Green Development, and Tourism, participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) focused on “Green Building Construction and Design”. Traveling to three states in twelve days, the participants began in Washington DC with …
Read More» On February 1-9, 2016, the U.S. Embassy hosted Director of the Secretariat of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi in Mongolia through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Information Programs’ (IIP) Traveling Speakers program. Dr. Elsanousi’s visit promoted interfaith relations and dialogue in Mongolia, as well as engaging a range of …
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During his “ A New Beginning ” speech in Cairo, President Obama announced that the U.S. will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations, and entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) has become an annual event. President Obama Announces …
Read More» This year marks the 29th anniversary of U.S.-Mongolian diplomatic relations. It was on January 27, 1987, the United States and Mongolia officially established the diplomatic relations of the two countries. The establishment of our diplomatic relations was marked by the signing of documents by U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz and Mongolian Ambassador to the …
Read More» On January 23, 2016 the first ever ACCESS Alumni Conference was organized in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia co-jointly by the Educational Advising Resource Center (EARC) and U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar.
Read More» This article was originallay published on DipNote on January 15, 2016. On January 13, 2016, Secretary of State John Kerry addressed students, faculty, and members of the public at the National Defense University, outlining the U.S. foreign policy agenda for 2016. Secretary Kerry drew on themes from President Obama’s State of the Union Address , the final of his presidency. Below …
Read More» The U.S. Constitution requires that the President report to Congress from time to time on the “State of the Union.” Watch the President Obama’s last State of the Union Address on Wednesday January 13, 2016 10a.m. via White House website or below:
Read More» Originally posted on DipNote on January 12, 2016. From ending two wars to forging the deal to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, from re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba to striking a landmark trade agreement that levels the playing field for American workers and businesses, President Obama has worked to redefine American leadership for the …
Read More» From November 21 to December 5, 2015 Fulbright Specialist Dr. Jay Nathan worked at the National Statistical Office (NSO) of Mongolia and Business School of the National University of Mongolia (NUM). Dr. Jay Nathan, a faculty member at St. John’s University in New York City, holds MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Cincinnati …
Read More» In September 2015, Ariuntuya Avirmed, an English teacher at the 37th Secondary School of Ulaanbaatar traveled to the U.S. to participate in a Department of State funded six-week exchange program, the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA). Through TEA, A. Ariuntuya developed expertise in her English instruction and increased her knowledge about the United States. The …
Read More» AMBASSADOR GALT: Good afternoon everyone, thank you for that very kind introduction. It is really an honor to be here today. Thank you, Ganaa, for your work and putting together this exhibit. I would also like to acknowledge our colleagues from the Ministry of Environment who are here today and from the NGO sector as …
Read More» American Film Showcase Opening Venue: Tengis Theater Hall 3 When: Friday, December 18, 2015 7p.m. In cooperation with the Arts Council of Mongolia, the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar is sponsoring a screenings of award-winning five documentaries starting from December 18 -22, 2015. Admission is free to the public. The seating is limited to 200 people on …
Read More» AMBASSADOR GALT: Thank you very much, I am delighted to be here this afternoon. Let me thank especially the staff of the Center for Cultural Heritage and Modern Art Gallery for making this evening possible. The U.S. Embassy appreciates the opportunity we have had to partner with these two outstanding institutions. Our modest financial support …
Read More» AMBASSADOR GALT: Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Magnai for that very kind introduction. Newly elected Chairman Jay Liotta, former Chairman Jackson Cox, and members of AmCham, and friends in the media it is an honor to address you this morning. I have served in several U.S. embassies and consulates around the world and had the …
Read More» On International Human Rights Day, the Political Section Chief and Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy gave a talk to the students of the Otgontenger University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Starting with general human rights discussions, the speakers engaged in in-depth and country-specific human rights challenges, such as domestic violence, child labor and corruption. As the …
Read More» On December 9, the Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) working in Mongolia organized a Trivia Night at the American Corner in Ulaanbaatar. Four teams of Over 40 students from each ETA’s host universities competed in the trivia, testing their knowledge of United States in the fields of U.S. history and politics, well-known figures, sports and entertainments, …
Read More» AMBASSADOR GALT: Good evening, everyone. Оroin mend. (Оройн мэнд). Thank you, Chris, for the kind introduction, and thank you to the musicians for the beautiful performance. Thank you for joining me to mark the 23rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Every year, the U.S. unites with the global community to recognize the dignity, rights …
Read More» As part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing efforts to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities in Mongolia, U.S. Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt hosted a reception at the American Cultural and Information Center to commemorate the 23rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of this year’s International Day was “Inclusion matters: access …
Read More» AMBASSADOR GALT: Thank you very much. Thank you for inviting me here today. I was saying, earlier, to your president and your director this is the first university that I have visited in Mongolia and I understand I have made the right choice. So, thank you to Startup Mongolia for that very impressive presentation. In …
Read More» As Prepared for Delivery AMBASSADOR GALT: Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to join you today. I know I’m standing between you and lunch, so I won’t talk for long. First of all, congratulations to all the volunteers – on choosing the Peace Corps and on being placed in Mongolia. As United States Ambassador …
Read More» Good afternoon, everyone. Udriin mend. Thank you for inviting me to open the 2015 MASA Alumni Conference. It is an honor to be here among so many alumni of U.S. government sponsored exchange programs. It is a source of great pride for me that American taxpayers contribute every year to scholarships and fellowships that enable …
Read More» On November 21, the U.S. Embassy and Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA) organized the third national alumni conference of Mongolia themed “Highlighting Volunteerism.” Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA), also known as Ambassadors for Development, is a non-profit NGO devoted to democratic social development and promoting equal opportunities in Mongolia. Opening the conference, U.S. …
Read More» Good evening. Chairman Magnai and members of AmCham, thank you for hosting this excellent reception for me. Thank you, Steve, for the kind introduction, and for sponsoring tonight’s event. AmCham and I go back a long way. I’ve worked with your sister AmChams throughout my career. I had a good meeting with the U.S. Chamber …
