The next online auction sale of Ford F-150 4X2 Pickup 2012, Ford Econoline E-150 4X2 Cargo Van 2014, residential furniture and more items will be available to place bids between Sep 21 – Sep 26 and sold on an “as is” basis with no refunds, no exchanges, and no substitutions. The U.S. Embassy will not …

Passport: DS-82 Renewal Instructions ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning September 15, 2023, U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar will begin accepting online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Paying online allows you to drop off your application to the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar without the need to schedule an appointment.  Applicants who wish to apply for their passport renewal in person …

The U.S government will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted …

Effective May 30, 2023, the application fee for U.S. visitor visas and other non-petition-based, non-immigrant visas will increase from $160 to $185. Petition-based (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) visa fees will increase from $190 to $205. E visa application fees will increase from $205 to $315. Please take note of these changes before submitting an …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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:

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

On August 4 to November 10, Mongolian cinematographer Byamba Sakhya traveled to the United States to participate in the Iowa Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa. With a body of work that includes short films and documentaries which highlight human freedom, dignity and other values, Byamba is renowned amongst Mongolian and international cinematographers. …

The Asia Society Policy presenting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel on the eve of President Obama’s upcoming trip to Malaysia for the East Asia Summit and the Philippines for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. Please join us via online as Mr. Russel delivers remarks and participates in a moderated …

On August 17 to September 4, 2015, Mongolian immigration officer Khangerel Tumenbaatar traveled to the United States to participate in the International Visitor Leaderships Program (IVLP) focused on “Children in the U.S. Justice System”. Mr. Khangerel is the Chief of the Department of Immigration at the Mongolian Immigration Agency. Through this program, he learned best …

From October 14 to 17, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar sponsored the second annual EducationUSA College Fair- 2015 in Darkhan and Ulaanbaatar. Organized by local NGO Educational Advising & Resource Center (EARC), over 400 people attended the fair in Darkhan and 1,200 people attended in Ulaanbaatar. At the fair, EducationUSA advisers from China and Mongolia …

Earlier this week, I visited Indiana University, one of the finest public universities in America, to convey an important message about the United States of America, foreign policy, and about the difference that each of us can make in shaping a better world. Young people play a central role in advancing American interests, and creating …

For the longest time in Mongolia, talk of dogs conjured a mental image of a large shaggy dog with a thick black coat, floppy ears, curly tail and orange-brown spots above the eyes. The Bankhar has long symbolized Mongolia’s nomadic culture. Once a Mongolian herder’s closest friend, it was also a guardian who protected the …

The U.S Embassy sponsored the National TEFL/5th Mongolia TESOL International Conference in Ulaanbaatar from October 9 to 11, 2015.  Over 300 participants attended more than 70 workshops for 3 days at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Presenters included local teachers working in different provinces of Mongolia and educators visiting from China, Russia and …

On September 21 to October 9, 2015, Mongolian engineer Purevdagva Khalzan participated in the International Visitor Leaderships Program (IVLP) themed “Water Resources Management in the U.S.” Kh.Purevdagva is the Engineer-Technologist at the Hydrology Section of the Institute of Meteorology. In 21 days, Kh.Purevdagva traveled to six cities in five states with a group of 23 …

On October 8, Mongolia received 35 new Jeep Wrangler Peacekeeping vehicles via grant assistance from the United States. This equipment will allow the Mongolian military to deploy its forces more efficiently and rapidly for peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere. As part of the donation, the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) received 15 Jeep J-8 transport …

I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the …

On September 12 to October 3, Mongolian legislators visited the United States to participate in the International Visitor Leaderships Program (IVLP) focused on “U.S. Foreign Policy and Peacekeeping Operations.” Telmuun Bayarsaikhan is the Attaché at the Department of International Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Turmunkh Narmandakh is a legal officer in …

U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Consular and Public Affairs Sections representatives conducted a joint outreach trip to Umnugovi and Dundgovi provinces.  From September 29 to October 2, they met with local government officials and secondary and polytechnic college teachers and students. Consular Chief Thomas Venner held meetings with local government leaders, police, and hospitals to discuss future …

On September 28-October 2, the U.S. Embassy brought the Institute of Journalism and Natural Resources (IJNR) founder and former Wall Street Journal reporter, Frank Allen, to Mongolia for a series of meetings, public lectures, and environmental journalism trainings. Mr. Allen’s visit was part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Information Programs’ (IIP) …

SECRETARY KERRY: Mr. President, thank you very much and thank you for the chance to address this council, to all the colleagues on the Security Council. I appreciate the fact that Russia’s presidency has chosen to focus on this issue, and I welcome the opportunity to talk about the urgent challenge of countering terrorism in …

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody, and thank you all for being here and for waging incredible struggle with New York traffic to get from place to place. It amazes me that anybody is able to be where they are supposed to be, and we’re grateful to all of you. I know everybody has a …

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon.  Mr. Secretary General, heads of state and government, distinguished representatives.  The word “peacekeeping” does not appear in the Charter of the United Nations.  But for the past seven decades, our collective ability to “maintain international peace and security” has often depended on the willingness of courageous U.N. peacekeepers to put their …

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen:  Seventy years after the founding of the United Nations, it is worth reflecting on what, together, the members of this body have helped to achieve. Out of the ashes of the Second World War, having witnessed the unthinkable power of the atomic age, …

From September 21 to 25, contemporary dance company Northwest Dance Project (NWDP) completed its first-ever tour in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In partnership with the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) and with funding from the U.S. State Department’s Arts Envoy Program and local supporting organizations, the Embassy co-organized a tour that included performance and workshops. The Arts …

On Friday September 18, a group of Mongolian students who attended the Study of the United States Women’s Leadership Program (SUSI) this year at the University of Kansas spoke with over 50 interested students at American Corner in Ulaanbaatar about their experiences in the U.S. Four students spent a little over a month in Kansas …

On September 14-16, 2015, the U.S.-Mongolia workshop titled “Chronic Viral Hepatitis and Primary Liver Cancer” was organized at the Corporate Hotel and Convention Center in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The bilateral workshop, featuring a partnership between Mongolian and U.S. medical professionals, aimed to review current advances in viral hepatitis, chronic liver disease and liver cancer, discussing the …

In collaboration with the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM), the U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar presents the Northwest Dance Project (NWDP) through the Department of State’s Arts Envoy Program. When: Friday September 25, 2015 7:00p.m. Where: Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet Tickets: Parterre 60,000₮ Mezzanine 40,000₮ *Tickets are available at MSATOB, ACM and ticket.mn . …

The U.S. Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation is supporting the Arts Council Mongolia’s (ACM) “Museum Preservation Training and Supplies” project co-jointly with the Arts Council Mongolia-U.S., the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, and the Marrella Fund. The project aims to preserve Mongolia’s tangible heritage by providing museums with acid-free preservation supplies and building the capacity …

On September 8, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Mr. Daniel Russel landed in Ulaanbaatar for a two-day official visit to Mongolia.  During his time here, Assistant Secretary Russel will meet with senior officials in order to strengthen our close partnership, and to congratulate Mongolia on its 25th anniversary of …

From August 28 through September 6, the LGBT Center in Mongolia hosted the third annual Equality and Pride Days in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During the ten-day period, the LGBT Center organized a concert, an equality march, a film festival, a multimedia arts exhibition, and discussions and talks centering on what it means to be LGBT in …

U.S. Embassy staff members traveled from Ulaanbaatar to launch the new school year in Khovd by delivering a series of career-based discussions to students. At Progress Secondary School, Public Diplomacy Officer Richard Roberts, English Language Coordinator Altantsetseg Tumenkhishig, and Alumni Coordinator Ideruugan Galbaatar encouraged high school students to focus on careers and to consider ways …

The United States of America (Embassy) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (Am-Cham) are pleased to announce our second annual “American Days” Expo. This two-day exhibition will have a special emphasis on showcasing U.S. products and services to the public at large and aims to build broader awareness of the capacity of companies …

On August 2-29, 2015 U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar hosted an English Language Specialist for the first time in Mongolia. The Specialist, David Chiesa, organized a number of trainings and workshops on English language teaching and learning. The Department of State’s English Language Specialist Program recruits U.S. academics and professionals to deliver and maintain quality English …

On August 10-28, 2015, Mongolian water engineer Munkh-Erdene Luvsan traveled to the United States to participate in the International Visitor Leaderships Program (IVLP) focused on “Water Resources Management in the U.S.” L.Munkh-Erdene is a lecturer at the School of Public Health at the Mongolian National University of Medical Science. The IVLP is the U.S. Department …

On August 27, Ms. Victoria Augustine, Fulbright Program Officer in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, held a second Fulbright talk at the American Corner, located at the Ulaanbaatar City Library. Ms. Augustine discussed Fulbright and other State Department exchange programs with an audience of more than 500 …

In May 2015, Ms. Javzansuren Norvanchig, a water specialist with the WaSH Action of Mongolia, participated in the U.S. State Department’s Professional Fellows Program by spending a month at the Waterkeeper Alliance (WKA) in New York City learning about Waterkeeper’s model of advocacy for clean water across the global, which started at the Hudson River. As …

From August 21-23, 2015, Ms. Victoria Augustine, Fulbright Program Officer from the East Asia and Pacific branch at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) visited Amarbayasgalant Monastery, the site of a $500,000 grant from the U.S. government’s Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Amarbayasgalant Monastery is a critical part of Mongolia’s cultural and …

On August 20, Ms. Victoria Augustine, Program Officer for East Asia and Pacific Fulbright Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, together with new Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETA) held a Trivia Night at the American Corner in Ulaanbaatar. Over 50 participants grouped in five teams competed …

Each year, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar conducts outreach to rural areas to meet with Mongolians, discuss Embassy programs, and engage aimag leaders in education, civil society, and government. On August 17-19, 2015, staff members from the Public Affairs Office and Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy conducted a joint outreach in Chinggis City, Khentii …

On August 13, Ms. Victoria Augustine, Program Officer for East Asia and Pacific Fulbright Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, held a Fulbright talk at American Corner in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. At the talk, Ms. Augustine explained the Fulbright as well as other State Department exchange programs …

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you very much. I apologize for the slight delay. Even Presidents have problems with toner. (Laughter.) It is a great honor to be back at American University, which has prepared generations of young people for service in public life. I …

On August 5, Public Affairs Officer Richard Roberts shared tips on how to succeed in an interview at a workshop entitled “How to Interview in English.” The workshop took place at American Corner in Ulaanbaatar. Approximately 100 young people under the age of 30, who were interested in improving their interviewing skills and speaking English …

Peace Corps volunteer Jennifer Seller trained three Mongolian athletes for the inaugural Special Olympics in Mongolia held on October 17-22, 2014.  One of the athletes, Ms. Davaajargal, successfully participated in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games from July 25 to August 2, 2015 and won a silver medal in the track and field category. At …

Secretary of State John Kerry Remarks on America and the Asia Pacific: Partners in Prosperity SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. I’m really glad I practiced going up the stairs. (Laughter.) I was listening to – well, first of all, thank you, Ambassador Wagar. You are doing a terrific job here, and I’m delighted that our …

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Gina, I want to thank you not just for the introduction, but for the incredible work that you and your team have been doing — not just on this …

Conclusion of Negotiations on the Post-2015 Development Agenda I applaud today’s successful conclusion of negotiations on an ambitious, inclusive Post-2015 Development Agenda. The goals and aspirations conveyed through these negotiations expand on the successes seen under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), established by the global community 15 years ago. Those successes include a dramatic drop …

AMBASSADOR CAMPBELL: This is a week of important anniversaries and it’s been a tremendous pleasure for the U.S. government, the U.S. delegation to participate in the celebration of the 25th anniversary Mongolia’s first free and fair elections. 25 years ago August, then Secretary of State James Baker arrived in Mongolia for his first visit and …

DARLENE GRANT: Thank you Foreign Minister, we appreciate your support. On August 2, 1990, U.S. Secretary of State James Baker III, and Foreign Minister Ts. Gombosuren signed the Peace Corps Country Agreement. I am sure that when Secretary Baker signed that agreement that he was thinking of the words of former President, John F. Kennedy, …

The U.S. Embassy’s Distinguished Speaker Series ended on a high note last week when renowned writer, blogger and talk show host, Mr. Jargalsaikhan Dambadarjaa, spoke to a packed audience of Mongolian young people about the importance of economic and political freedom. In his remarks, Jargal DeFacto, as he is better-known, challenged these future leaders to …

DAS THORNTON: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman; His Excellency, Mr. President; His Excellency, Mr. Prime Minister. On behalf of the American people, I want to wish the people of Mongolia a hearty congratulations on the 25th anniversary of democracy! Mongolia’s decision for democracy reflects the courage and determination of a nation of rugged individualists …

Ever since 2010, when the U.S. hosted the first Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Washington, D.C., entrepreneurship on a worldwide scale has had strong support from the White House and the Department of State . This year, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar was proud be a part of this commitment by sending Mr. Amartuvshin Otgonbayar, a Mongolian entrepreneur, to the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, …

Anniversaries are special occasions. They are, of course, joyous times when we look back and celebrate our accomplishments. But, even more importantly, anniversaries give us the opportunity to look ahead and recommit ourselves to the principles and ideals we hold dear. July 26 marks the 25th anniversary of the day when then-President George H.W. Bush …

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please, please, everybody have a seat. Good morning! AUDIENCE: Good morning! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Tanga jumbo. Thank you so much, President Kenyatta, for your timely remarks, your warm welcome, and the great work that has gone into hosting this summit. It is wonderful to be back in …

On Saturday, July 25 the U.S. State Department-funded Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project, “Empowering Women and Girls through Entrepreneurship,” kicked off the first of four weekend workshops in the Songinokhairkhan district of Ulaanbaatar. The workshop aims to provide women from low-income families with the skills, confidence, and mindset to succeed in starting their own …

U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell hosted a reception in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Highlights of the event included sign language interpretation of the Mongolia and U.S. national anthems by two students from School 29, and spoken remarks by Ms. Batulam T., Director of Development of …

On July 25, the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund project “Empowering Women and Girls Through Entrepreneurship” kicked off its first of four weekend-long entrepreneurship trainings. The hands-on business bootcamps will take place over the next 2 months in Songinokhairkan and Chingeltei districts and be followed by 6 monthly mentoring meetings with MASA members and other qualified …

The Mongolian ger is a technological marvel that has stood the test of time. Ger-like structures can be found all over the world because they are durable, comfortable shelters that are easily built, maintained and moved when needed. The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia has been working to find ways to merge the beauty and functionality …

On July 24, a select cohort of emerging entrepreneurs from around the world will meet investors, policy makers, and industry experts during GES Youth and Women’s Day in Nairobi, Kenya. These entrepreneurs will learn new skills and gain expert business advice before joining around 1,000 participants for the remainder of the summit on July 25 …

Within the framework of his visit to the United States, the Foreign Minister L.Purevsuren held a meeting with the Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet and discussed bilateral cooperation. Foreign Minister L.Purevsuren highlighted valuable contribution of the U.S. volunteers in promoting democratic changes in Mongolia and advocating common values. The parties have also discussed organization of …

The Iran pact can make the world safer and unlock regional opportunities, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says. “The United States, our P5+1 and EU partners, and Iran have taken a measurable step away from the prospect of nuclear proliferation, towards transparency and cooperation,” Kerry said July 14 in Vienna. “It is a step …

This week, Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs L. Purevsuren is on an official working visit to the U.S.  On July 15, Foreign Minister Purevsuren met with Secretary of State John Kerry.  Secretary Kerry congratulated Mongolia on the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Mongolia’s decision for democracy. For the transcript of the remarks, please click …

SECRETARY KERRY: I want to welcome my guest here. I’m delighted to welcome Foreign Minister Purevsuren, and just to affirm that the United States is really, first of all, happy to congratulate our friends in Mongolia on 25 years of democracy. And it’s really highlighted by the fact that they have taken leadership positions on democracy, …

THE PRESIDENT: Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not — a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This deal demonstrates that American diplomacy can bring about real and meaningful change — …

World Population Day isn’t just another day we mark on the calendar. It is a reminder of our common responsibility to build a more sustainable and just future. I remember leading the U.S. Senate delegation to the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. Back then, a lot of people were still afraid …

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer our best wishes to the people of Mongolia as you celebrate your National Day on July 11. Today is of particular importance as it coincides with Mongolia’s decision 25 years ago this month to follow the path of democracy and free …

Harry Reynolds and Douglas Chadwick know a thing or two about bears. Before coming to Mongolia as the President of the Gobi Bear Fund Project, Mr. Reynolds spent more than 33 years working with bears at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Douglas Chadwick is an American wildlife biologist, photographer and author. In April, …

This summer cadets from the United States Military Academy (USMA), along with two faculty team leaders, are gaining valuable work experience in Mongolia while making a positive impact on the local community. Their projects range from promoting healthy child development in local orphanages to nomadic husbandry preservation in the steppe. In partnership with the Mongolian …

July 4, 1776 is considered the birthday of the United States of America. Since that day 239 years ago, each July 4th people around the world reflect on what independence, freedom, and democracy mean to them. Because this year marks the 25th anniversary of Mongolia’s Decision for Democracy, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar explored both …

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The U.S. Embassy partners with the Public Library in Ulaanbataar and the Public Library in Khovd to host two “American Corners” in Mongolia. American Corners are sections of libraries that provide access to current, reliable information about the United States through books, the Internet, and local programming specifically designed to address the …

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The U.S. 8th Army Band’s ensemble group, Alliance Brass arrived in Ulaanbaatar on June 29, 2015 for the band’s first-ever visit to Mongolia. To mark the occasion, the band performed with the Mongolian Military Band in a joint concert at the Mongolian National Federation for the Blind (MNFB) and also at an …

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is pleased to announce that the U.S. Eighth Army Band will perform a concert at Chinggis Khaan Square on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at 6 p.m. The performance is open to the public and free of charge! The Band is also scheduled for additional performances at closed events; one of the performances is …

Thank you, Jackson for the kind introduction. I always like to meet with the AmChams when I travel. Everywhere I go, you serve as an invaluable source of knowledge, insight, and guidance, and we appreciate all you to do strengthen our country’s economic ties with your partner countries. On behalf of the U.S. Department of …

Our distinguished speaker for June was Mr. Od Jambaljamts,  the President of MCS Group. Mr. Od captivated the audience with a discussion on business leadership and the importance of corporate social responsibility. With over 20 years of experience in both the private and public sector, Mr. Od has extensive experience working with companies in a …

On Wednesday, June17th, the U.S. Embassy hosted a group of fifteen high school students and teachers from rural towns across Mongolia, as part of the Peace Corps’ Village-to-City project. The students were greeted by Public Affairs Officer Richard Roberts and heard from the Embassy staff members from Public Affairs Section, Defense Attaché, Political Section and …

Drinking a cup of soo-tay sai, a milky tea, with a herder family in the Mongolian countryside in late May, I heard the immense pride in Ms. Javzan’s voice. She retrieved her accounting books and showed me meticulous records of her 1,000+ animals and increase in household income, thanks to the training she received from …

Climate change poses a threat to every country on Earth, and we all need to do what we can to take advantage of the small window of opportunity we still have to stave off its worst, most disastrous impacts. But even as we take unprecedented steps to mitigate the climate threat, we also have to …

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Let me begin by once again thanking Chancellor Merkel and the people of Bavaria and Germany for their extraordinary hospitality here at the G7. My stay here has been extraordinary. I wish I could stay longer. And one of the pleasures of being President is scouting out places that you want …

On May 26-27, instructors from CFE-DMHA and U.S. Pacific Command held a Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness Senior Leader Seminar (SLS) Workshop in Ulaanbaatar. Sixteen leaders from eight organizations and agencies of the Government of Mongolia attended the SLS workshop, including representatives from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF). Activities from the …

On June 2, 2015, Ambassador Campbell presented M. Ariunbold with his United States Military Academy Admissions Acceptance Certificate for the class of 2019. He will be one of 60 non-U.S. cadets at the Academy, and is the fourth Mongolian to be admitted to West Point. The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia announces the application process to …

In May, our guest speaker was one of the most respected scientists in Mongolia, theoretical physicist Dr. Khavtgai Namsrai. Born in Tsagaankhairkhan Soum of Zavkhan Aimag in 1943, Dr. Namsrai graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University. He has worked in the fields of mathematics and physics for 46 years. Kh.Namsrai is the author of many …

Workshop and Small Grant Award | June 6-11, 2015 The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia is presenting you the American Arts Incubator Workshop in Ulaanbaaatar, in cooperation with the  976 Gallery  on June 6-11, 2015. The American Arts Incubator is administered by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in partnership with ZERO1, The …

Each year, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar conducts outreach to rural areas to meet with Mongolians, discuss Embassy programs, and engage aimag leaders in education, civil society, and government. On May 17-23, 2015, staff members from the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy conducted an educational and cultural outreach in Bayankhongor and Gobi-Altai aimags. …

President Obama elevated entrepreneurship to the forefront of the United States’ engagement agenda during a historic speech in Cairo in 2009. Since 2010, when the U.S. hosted the first Summit in Washington, D.C., GES has expanded to a global event, subsequently hosted by the governments of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Morocco. The …

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar will screen the film, “Winged Migration,” at the American Cultural and Information Center  in celebration of this month’s International Migratory Bird Day on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 4:00PM. An exquisitely photographed film, shot over the course of three years on all seven continents, “Winged Migration” offers a view of the world through the eyes …

This year the U.S. Department of State hosted its fifth annual Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project competition, and two projects proposed by Mongolian teams are being granted funding. The projects, “Equal Access: Crowdsourcing a Wheelchair Map” and “Empowering Women and Girls through Entrepreneurship,” were planned by alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Forty-eight innovative …

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. We have more than 20 countries represented here today. So to those of you visiting for the first time, welcome to the United States. We have a lot of brainpower here. We’ve got innovators …

Seventy years ago today, the Allied Forces declared victory in Europe over tyranny during World War II. After more than five years of brutal fighting that took the lives of some 40 million people across the continent—including six million Jews and millions of others murdered by the Nazi regime—the forces of freedom triumphed over oppression …

This is the transcript of the GoGo.mn interview with the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of the Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Mr. Tom Malinowski by Editor Odbayar S. that was published on  mongolia.gogo.mn  on May 5, 2015. O: We have here is our guest Tom Malinowski, Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of State in …

Ulaanbaatar – Thanks for the invitation to be on this plenary panel. The topic is an important one, and it makes sense for the FOC to be encouraging this likeminded community to think about how we will promote a free and secure internet in the years ahead. When then Secretary Clinton created my position in 2011, …

Celebrating the American Independence day the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is announcing an Essay Competition! Young people over 13 years of age are invited to participate by submitting an essay on democracy, answering to title of the competition “What Does Democracy Mean to You?” Democracy and respect for human rights have long been central components …

ULAANBAATAR – I’m delighted to be here with you to celebrate the 2015 World Press Freedom Day. Every year at this time we reflect on the state of press freedom around the world and honor the sacrifices made by journalists who have lost their lives or been threatened or imprisoned for doing their job, for …

THE PRESIDENT: Well, as many of you know, Sunday is World Press Freedom Day, a day in which we reaffirm the vital role that a free press plays in democracy and shining a light on the many challenges, cruelties and also hopeful stories that exist in countries all around the world. Journalists give all of …

U.S. State Department Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein visited Mongolia April 27 – 28 to hold talks on U.S.-Mongolia cooperation on energy issues.  In separate meetings with the ministers of Mining, Industry, Environment, and Energy, Special Envoy Hochstein lauded efforts by the Mongolian government to improve the legal framework for the …

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The state of Alaska partnership between the Alaska National Guard and the country of Mongolia spans over a decade and has evolved into a strategic nation-state relationship. The two were paired in 2003 under the National Guard State Partnership Program, which began pairing states and countries in 1993. The program …

April 2015 marks the 14th year of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History’s Jazz Appreciation Month initiative, which aims to draw greater public attention globally to the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz as America’s original music, a global cultural treasure. In the frames of the Jazz Appreciation Month, the American Cultural and …

The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia, at the invitation of the Ministry of Mining, sponsored a consultative workshop from April 20 – 24, 2015, to consider international best practices in the oil and gas sector and how to incorporate them into the implementing regulations for the Petroleum Law passed last July. Mohamed Badissy, a U.S. Commerce …

SECRETARY KERRY:Well, good afternoon. And to start with, let me say what a pleasure it is to be here in Iqaluit. It’s a fascinating part of the world, and we’re all very grateful for the opportunity to be here and we’re very grateful for your wonderful hospitality. Thank you. I’m delighted to be here with …

On Friday, April 24, 2015, the 6th Distinguished Speaker Series was successfully hosted by the Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA) featuring a lecture by Dr. Oyun Sanjaasuren, Member of Parliament of Mongolia and President of United Nations Environmental Assembly, entitled Environment and Sustainability. Dr. Oyun Sanjaasuren is one of the longest serving parliament members, …

On Earth Day, April 22, 2015, the Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) unit of the U.S. Embassy organized a screening of Jeff Orlowski’s documentary film “Chasing Ice” at the American Cultural and Information Center. The Fresh Water Institute of Mongolia co-organized the event. The film depicts American photographer James Balog and his team as …

Having now served three years in Mongolia, this is likely to be my last opportunity to speak to NAMBC’s general meeting.  In past remarks, I’ve focused primarily on the trendlines in Mongolian politics.  This time, I’d like to take a slightly different tack and speak about two U.S. government-produced documents.  Together they provide a micro …

The U.S Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is partnering with Arts Council of Mongolia to organize the 2015 American Film Showcase (AFS) in Mongolia. For the 2015 AFS Mongolia, award-winning American movies, subtitled in Mongolian, will be screened at Tengis Cinema April 23 – 26, free of charge and open to the public. For detailed program with …

Ambassador Piper Campbell will talk at the North American-Mongolia Business Council’s (NAMBC) 25th Anniversary Annual General Meeting and Investors Forum in Washington, DC, on April 20-22, 2015.  In addition to her remarks about Mongolia’s investment climate, a panel of four former U.S. Ambassadors to Mongolia from the period 1997-2006 will offer their candidate perspectives on …

The Mongolian Association of State Alumni (MASA) successfully trained 40 school social workers who will become Career Counselors for high school students at 40 different secondary schools in Ulaanbaatar. On April 20, 2015 the Public Affairs Associate Shannon Moore and the Alumni Coordinator Ider-Uugan G. met the social workers on their final day of training and congratulated them on the …

In an effort to strengthen the commercial relationship between Mongolia and the United States, the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (AmCham) is organizing a Trade Mission to the United States from June 16-26, 2015. AmCham in Mongolia is an independent membership-driven organization that seeks to build, strengthen, and protect business between the United States …

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is hosting a screening of the film, Chasing Ice, at the American Cultural and Information Center  on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at 4:00PM. The Fresh Water Institute of Mongolia is co-organizing the event. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, Chasing Ice depicts photographer James Balog and his team trying to deliver evidence and hope to our carbon-powered planet. After the …

Last week, a new study group taking an entrepreneurship MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) started at the American Cultural and Information Center . Led by Peace Corps Volunteer Mr. Mark Dvorak, the group is to meet every Thursday to discuss the course offered by Udacity, “How to Build a Startup.” Last Thursday at their first meeting, Mr. Dvorak made the …

On Wednesday, April 8, during her first official trip to the western-most province of Mongolia, the Assistant Public Affairs Officer (APAO) of the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia, Ms. Christine Yarng, gave a public talk about scholarships and exchange programs offered by the U.S. Embassy.  The lecture, held at the Khovd province Public Library, covered the …

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hosted a technical workshop on ground water modeling from March 30 – April 2 in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, Green Development, and Tourism (MEGDT). USACE said that in the four years they have been coming to Mongolia, this year’s water workshop was the most successful …

THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Today, the United States — together with our allies and partners — has reached a historic understanding with Iran, which, if fully implemented, will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. As President and Commander-in-Chief, I have no greater responsibility than the security of the American people.  And I am …