Mongolia News Summary for July 16, 2024

The following news articles are the opinions of their authors and publications. They are presented here as translations for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Mongolia Strategy Center or its members.

Five out of Six People Resting on Lake Shore Die in Water Accident

Published: Tue, 16 Jul 2024

The National Emergency Management Agency reported that on July 14, in the territory of Ulaankhus soum, Bayan-Ölgii province, six people were resting on the shore of "Green" lake. One of them drowned while swimming in the lake, and when four others went in to rescue him, five people aged 21-43 tragically lost their lives by drowning.

The Meteorological Agency has warned to be cautious of flood dangers, gusty winds, and lightning as thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected in the southeastern parts of the eastern provinces today.

As of July 15, the Tuul, Balj, Onon, Kherlen, Buyant, and Hovd rivers have exceeded flood levels by 5-40 cm. Therefore, people vacationing and traveling in rural areas are advised to be careful of water accidents.

Flooded rivers:

[Image description: A map showing flooded rivers]

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Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36xm

Warning: 5 People Drowned While Trying to Save Another in Lake Water

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

Bayan-Olgii province, Ulaankhus soum. On July 14 at 17:55, a call was received that 5 out of 6 people who were resting on the shore of "Green" lake in a place called "Yellow Dog" (150 km northwest of the provincial center, 40 km northwest of the soum center) had drowned in the lake water. When the employees of the Emergency Department of the province arrived at 22:50 after traveling 150 km, it was found that out of 6 family members from the province who were resting on the shore of "Green" lake, citizen B drowned while swimming in the lake water, and four people who were with him drowned while trying to save him.

A search operation was organized in the water, and on the same day at 22:55, the bodies of citizens A (43 years old, female) and B (30 years old, male) were found. On July 15 at 05:56, the body of citizen A (36 years old, female), at 06:02 the body of citizen A (21 years old, male), and at 14:25 the body of A (43 years old, male) were found and transferred to the Police Department of the soum.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269750

Four People Drowned in the Past Day

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

A total of four people lost their lives by drowning in rivers over the past day (07/13/2024). Three deaths occurred in Kherlen soum of Dornod province, and one in Naranbulak soum of Uvs province. The victims were men aged 34-60 who drowned while swimming or after consuming alcoholic beverages and entering the river.

As the holiday and travel season continues, the number of people drowning in rivers has increased sharply. We strongly urge every citizen to be responsible and ensure their safety.

• Do not consume alcoholic beverages when resting or traveling near rivers and water bodies
• Do not leave young children unattended to play alone
• Do not be overconfident in your swimming abilities and ensure your safety carefully
• Refrain from entering water when muscles or tendons are cramping
• Avoid swimming in deep rivers with fast currents
• Do not enter rivers with non-purpose inflatable rafts or boats
• Use only designated bridges and roads for crossing

Following these recommendations will protect you from potential risks.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269735

26 people died due to disasters and dangerous phenomena

Published: Fri, 12 Jul 2024

Over the past week, from July 8-14, across the country, 100 emergency calls were recorded in seven districts of the capital and 43 soums of 19 provinces.

In response to the calls, central and local Emergency Department personnel performed their duties, saving the lives of 17 citizens. However, 26 people died and 3 were injured due to disasters and dangerous phenomena.

Of the total calls, 53 were related to fires, 35 to human-caused accidents, 11 to weather-related hazards, and one to a geological hazard.

Source: National Emergency Management Agency

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269744

DORNOD: 6 People Drowned During the Festival Days

Published: Sun, 14 Jul 2024

During the festival days, 6 people drowned in Dornod province. This morning, the provincial Emergency Commission held an urgent meeting to discuss intensifying relevant measures.

It has been raining in most parts of Dornod province since last night. According to the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, there will be heavy rain with thunderstorms in the eastern part of the province tomorrow. Therefore, citizens on trips, businesses and herders camping along river basins are warned to be cautious of flood dangers.

The water level of the Kherlen River has reached 172 cm, exceeding the flood level by 10 cm, while the water levels of other rivers and lakes are 13-32 cm higher than the multi-year average.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347775

NEMA: 4 People Drowned in Dornod and Uvs Provinces

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), a total of four people drowned in rivers yesterday - three in Kherlen soum of Dornod province and one in Naranbulak soum of Uvs province. The victims were men aged 34-60 who drowned while swimming or after entering the river while intoxicated.

As the vacation and travel season continues, the number of people drowning in rivers has sharply increased. Therefore, we strongly urge every citizen to be responsible and ensure their safety by following these recommendations:

• Do not consume alcohol near rivers or bodies of water
• Do not leave young children unattended to play alone
• Do not be overconfident in your swimming abilities and ensure your safety carefully
• Avoid entering water when muscles are cramped
• Avoid swimming in deep rivers with fast currents
• Do not enter rivers with inflatable objects or boats not intended for that purpose
• Travel only on approved roads and bridges

Following these recommendations will protect you from potential risks.

Translated from: https://news.mn/r/2738945/

DORNOD: Rescuers to work in areas with high water levels where many people gather

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

It has been decided to deploy professional rescuers in areas with high water levels where many people gather.

The provincial Emergency Commission has also instructed the Department of Environment and Tourism and the Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Agency to conduct detailed measurements of flood levels in the Onon, Kherlen, and Khalkh rivers and to install identification signs indicating flood levels.

A 24-hour monitoring point has been established in high-risk areas with high water levels in the Kherlen River within the provincial center, and work has begun to remove intoxicated people from the vicinity of the river.

Due to the heavy rain last night, the water level of the Kherlen River has increased by 46 cm, reaching a depth of 261 cm.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347816

DORNOD: Warning issued not to enter water near Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center, southern part of Malchin district, Wooden Bridge, and Bunkhan Hill area

Published: Sun, 14 Jul 2024

As of this morning, the Kherlen River has exceeded the flood level by 10 cm. Specifically, the Kherlen River is flooding very deeply near the Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center, the southern part of the Malchin district, the Wooden Bridge, and the Bunkhan Hill area. Water accidents have occurred at these locations in recent days.

The Eastern Regional Emergency Management Agency has been conducting patrols from July 10-14. The police have been implementing "Unified Measures to Prevent Flood Disasters" since June 15. As part of this, a team of professionals from relevant organizations has been regularly inspecting the banks of the Kherlen River and providing warnings and information to the public. However, there are still incidents of young children being sent to the river without supervision and intoxicated people entering the river.

It is warned that there will be abundant rainfall and increased water levels in rivers in the coming days.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347777

KHÖVSGÖL: Aerial reconnaissance being conducted at fire detection points

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

The Khövsgöl province Emergency Management Department personnel are working on two forest fire calls, having fully extinguished one and working on the hotspot of the other.

A forest fire broke out in the Upper Yargait area of Khujirt bag in Galt soum. Firefighters from the 76th Fire and Rescue Unit in Galt soum, together with herders, have contained it. On July 11, the forest fire was fully extinguished and handed over to the State Environmental Inspectors of Galt soum. The fire burned 5 hectares of forest land.

A forest fire point was detected in the Shar Nuur area of Mungarag bag in Ulaan-Uul soum. Employees of the State Special Protected Area of the soum and servicemen of the 0298th unit of the 0257th Border Military Unit in Ulaan-Uul soum are working at the fire hotspot.

Aerial reconnaissance is also being conducted by helicopter at the fire point detected on July 9 in the Bat Khalzan area of Kheniin Ridge, Mungarag bag, Ulaan-Uul soum. The Khövsgöl province Emergency Management Department reported that emergency personnel to work on the fire have arrived in the center of Ulaan-Uul soum.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347762

State Visit of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Concludes

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

The state visit of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan, who arrived at the invitation of the President of Mongolia, has concluded.

His Majesty the King and the official delegation were seen off at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport by Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg and others.

During the visit, the Heads of State issued a Joint Statement, agreeing to enrich bilateral relations and cooperation with economic content and to make tangible progress in priority sectors such as agriculture, health, culture, education, and tourism.

Within the framework of its policy to actively participate in multilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, Mongolia considers the Kingdom of Bhutan as an important partner in South Asia.

This visit was of historic significance in evaluating and assessing the current cooperation between the two countries, defining future prospects, deepening relations and cooperation, and strengthening friendship and partnership between the peoples.

1. At the invitation of President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh of Mongolia, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan paid a state visit to Mongolia from July 8 to 15, 2024. His Majesty the King was accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, and other officials.
2. During this historic visit, President U. Khürelsükh held official talks with His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, and His Majesty the King and his family attended the opening ceremony of the National Naadam Festival and the State Banquet of the National Naadam Festival as guests of honor.
3. During the visit, the parties exchanged views on deepening and developing bilateral cooperation in politics, economy, education, culture, health, science, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, tourism, people-to-people exchanges, as well as cooperation in regional and international arenas.
4. During the official meeting, President U. Khürelsükh and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck agreed to enrich the friendly relations between Mongolia and Bhutan based on the "Principles of Friendly Cooperation" with economic content in accordance with the advantages and resources of the two countries, to intensify political dialogue, and to expand the exchange of high-level representatives at all levels, including the state, government, and parliament.
5. The parties noted with satisfaction the intensification of cooperation in the defense sector and highly appreciated that Mongolian and Bhutanese peacekeepers are working side by side for global peace and security in UN peacekeeping operations. In this context, it was decided that the Bhutanese side would continue to participate in the annual "Khan Quest" international peacekeeping exercise organized in Mongolia to exchange experiences and cooperate.
6. In order to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, the Heads of State agreed to regularize the mechanism of dialogue between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan, exchange views on issues of mutual interest, promote cooperation in priority areas, and work together to strengthen the capacity of young diplomats.
7. The Heads of State of the two countries emphasized that ensuring food security is a top priority for both countries and agreed to explore opportunities to exchange experiences in sustainable agriculture and agricultural management, and to intensify the exchange of specialists in this sector.
8. The parties noted that the agricultural sector is a pillar of bilateral cooperation and agreed to create favorable conditions for mutual market access of agricultural products and services with comparative advantages of the two countries, exchange experiences, and increase the exchange of specialists in this sector.
9. The parties agreed to work closely on sharing and expanding the range of good practices in animal husbandry, including pasture management, yak, sheep, and Bankhar breeding, especially in the processing of products such as meat, milk, and cashmere.
10. The parties emphasized that Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan are countries vulnerable to climate change and agreed to work together to introduce drought-resistant crop varieties and develop climate-adapted agricultural practices.
11. The Bhutanese side commended the "Billion Trees" national movement initiated and implemented by the President of Mongolia. The Mongolian side highly appreciated His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's economic initiative to plant "One Hundred Million Fruit Trees" for farmers. The parties agreed to explore the possibility of implementing joint projects and programs aimed at sharing best practices in tree planting between the two countries and developing sustainable forest management techniques.
12. The parties noted that there is ample opportunity to expand cooperation in the education and cultural sectors of the two countries. The Mongolian side announced its decision to include Bhutanese students in the scholarship programs of the President of Mongolia and the Government, while the Bhutanese side announced its decision to include Mongolian students in the scholarship programs of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Government of Bhutan.
13. The Heads of State agreed to provide policy support to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector and increase people-to-people exchanges by mutually promoting the advantages and resources of the two countries' tourism, and to explore the possibility of working together to align the "Go Mongolia" national brand announced by the Government of Mongolia with the "Bhutan Believe" national brand announced by the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
14. The parties agreed to cooperate in adapting to climate change, overcoming natural disasters, and reducing related risks. In this context, it was noted that Mongolia has started preparations to host the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in 2026, and requested the Bhutanese side to send high-level representatives.
15. The parties expressed their intention to continue working closely and supporting each other within the framework of the UN and other international organizations. The parties also commended the activities of the "International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries" based in Ulaanbaatar and reaffirmed their commitment to continue active cooperation in this area.
16. His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck expressed his gratitude to President U. Khürelsükh and the people of Mongolia for the warm and friendly reception of the Bhutanese delegation and invited President U. Khürelsükh to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan at a convenient time.
17. During the visit, the parties signed the following documents:
18. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health of Mongolia and the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Bhutan on cooperation in the field of traditional medicine;
19. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of the Kingdom of Bhutan on technical cooperation for the development of highland animal husbandry and pastures;
20. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Skills Development of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the field of education;
21. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia and the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan on cooperation in the cultural sector;
22. Memorandum of Understanding between the Mongolian National Public Radio and Television (MNB) and the Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation (BBSC) on cooperation in television and radio broadcasting.

Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/36xb

State Visit of His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Concludes

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

The first state visit of His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who arrived at the invitation of President U. Khurelsukh, has concluded.

Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg and others bid farewell to His Majesty the King and the official delegation at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport.

During the visit, the Heads of State issued a Joint Statement, agreeing to enrich the relationship and cooperation with economic content and to make tangible progress in priority sectors such as agriculture, health, culture, education, and tourism.

As part of its policy to actively participate in multilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, Mongolia considers the Kingdom of Bhutan as an important partner in South Asia.

This visit was historically significant in evaluating and assessing the current cooperation between the two countries, determining future prospects, deepening relations and cooperation, and strengthening friendship and fellowship between the peoples.

Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/gnw15

State Visit of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Concludes

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

The state visit of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan, who arrived at the invitation of President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh of Mongolia, has concluded.

His Majesty the King and the official delegation were seen off at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport by Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg and others.

During the visit, the Heads of State issued a Joint Statement, agreeing to enrich bilateral relations and cooperation with economic content and to make tangible progress in priority sectors such as agriculture, health, culture, education, and tourism.

Mongolia, as part of its policy of active participation in multilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, considers the Kingdom of Bhutan an important partner in South Asia.

This visit was historically significant in evaluating the current cooperation between the two countries, defining future prospects, deepening relations and cooperation, and strengthening the friendship and brotherhood between the peoples.

During their visit, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck attended as guests of honor at the opening ceremony of the National Great Festival of Naadam celebrating the 2233rd anniversary of the First Mongolian State, the 818th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, and the 103rd anniversary of the People's Revolution.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347785

Joint Statement of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

At the invitation of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, paid a state visit to Mongolia from July 8-15, 2024. His Majesty was accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, His Royal Highness Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, His Royal Highness Prince Ugyen Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Yanden Wangchuck, and other officials.

During this historic visit, President U.Khürelsükh held official talks with His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan. His Majesty the King and the royal family attended the opening ceremony of the National Naadam Festival and the State Banquet of the National Naadam Festival as guests of honor.

During the visit, the parties exchanged views on deepening and developing bilateral cooperation in politics, economy, education, culture, health, science, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, tourism, people-to-people exchanges, as well as cooperation in regional and international arenas.

During the official meeting, President U.Khürelsükh and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck agreed to enrich the friendly relations between Mongolia and Bhutan based on the "Principle of Friendly Cooperation" with economic content in accordance with the advantages and resources of the two countries, to intensify political dialogue, and to expand the exchange of high-level representatives at all levels including the state, government, and parliament.

The parties noted their satisfaction with the intensification of cooperation in the defense sector and highly appreciated the joint efforts of Mongolian and Bhutanese peacekeepers in UN peacekeeping operations for global peace and security. In this context, it was decided that the Bhutanese side would continue to participate in the annual "Khan Quest" international peacekeeping exercise in Mongolia, exchanging experiences and working together.

The heads of state agreed to regularize the dialogue mechanism between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, exchange views on issues of mutual interest, promote priority areas of cooperation, and work together to strengthen the capacity of young diplomats.

The heads of state of the two countries emphasized that ensuring food security is a top priority for both countries and agreed to explore opportunities for exchanging experiences in sustainable agriculture and agricultural management, and to intensify the exchange of professionals in this sector.

The parties noted that the agricultural sector is a pillar of bilateral cooperation and agreed to create favorable conditions for mutual penetration of agricultural products and services with advantages of both countries into each other's markets, exchange experiences, and increase the exchange of professionals in this sector.

The parties agreed to work closely on sharing and expanding the range of good practices in animal husbandry, including pasture management, yak, sheep, and Bankhar breeding in highland areas, and especially in the processing of products such as meat, milk, and cashmere.

The parties emphasized that Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan are countries vulnerable to climate change and agreed to work together to introduce drought-resistant crop varieties and develop climate-adapted agricultural practices.

The Bhutanese side commended the "One Billion Trees" national movement initiated by the President of Mongolia. The Mongolian side highly appreciated the economic initiative of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan to plant "One Hundred Million Fruit Trees" for farmers. The parties agreed to explore the possibility of implementing joint projects and programs aimed at sharing best practices in tree planting between the two countries and developing sustainable forest management techniques.

The parties noted that there are ample opportunities to expand cooperation in the education and cultural sectors of the two countries. The Mongolian side announced its decision to include Bhutanese students in the scholarship programs of the President of Mongolia and the Government, while the Bhutanese side announced its decision to include Mongolian students in the scholarship programs of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and the Government.

The heads of state agreed to provide policy support to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector and increase people-to-people exchanges by promoting the advantages and resources of tourism in both countries, and to explore the possibility of working together to align the "Go Mongolia" national brand announced by the Government of Mongolia with the "Bhutan Believe" national brand announced by the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

The parties agreed to cooperate in adapting to climate change, overcoming natural disasters, and reducing related risks. In this context, Mongolia highlighted that it has started preparations to host the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in 2026 and requested the Bhutanese side to send high-level representatives.

The parties expressed their intention to continue working closely and supporting each other within the framework of the UN and other international organizations. The parties also commended the activities of the "International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries" based in Ulaanbaatar and confirmed that they will continue to work actively in this direction.

During the visit, the parties signed the following documents:

• Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health of Mongolia and the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Bhutan on cooperation in the field of traditional medicine;
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of the Kingdom of Bhutan on technical cooperation for the development of highland animal husbandry and pastures;
• Memorandum of Understanding in the field of education between the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Skills Development of the Kingdom of Bhutan;
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia and the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan on cooperation in the cultural sector;
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Mongolian National Public Radio and Television (MNB) and the Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation (BBSC) on cooperation in television and radio broadcasting.

His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck expressed gratitude to President U.Khürelsükh and the people of Mongolia for the warm and friendly reception of the Bhutanese delegation and invited President U.Khürelsükh to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan at a convenient time.

Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/l51l9

Joint Statement of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

We present the full text of the joint statement issued by Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan during the state visit of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to Mongolia.

1. At the invitation of President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck paid a state visit to Mongolia from July 8-15, 2024. His Majesty was accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, His Royal Highness the Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, and other officials.
2. During this historic visit, President U. Khürelsükh held official talks with His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. His Majesty and family attended the opening ceremony of the National Naadam Festival and the State Banquet as guests of honor.
3. During the visit, the parties exchanged views on deepening and developing bilateral cooperation in politics, economy, education, culture, health, science, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, tourism, people-to-people exchanges, as well as cooperation in regional and international arenas.
4. During the official talks, President U. Khürelsükh and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck agreed to enrich the friendly relations based on the "Principles of Friendly Cooperation" between Mongolia and Bhutan with economic content in accordance with the advantages and resources of the two countries, to intensify political dialogue, and to expand the exchange of high-level representatives at all levels, including the state, government, and parliament.
5. The parties noted with satisfaction the intensification of cooperation in the defense sector and highly appreciated that Mongolian and Bhutanese peacekeepers are working side by side for global peace and security in UN peacekeeping operations. In this context, it was decided that the Bhutanese side will continue to participate in the annual "Khaan Quest" international peacekeeping exercise in Mongolia to exchange experiences and cooperate.
6. The Heads of State agreed to regularize the mechanism of talks between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, exchange views on issues of mutual interest, promote priority areas of cooperation, and work together to strengthen the capacity of young diplomats.
7. The Heads of State of the two countries emphasized that ensuring food security is a top priority for both countries and agreed to explore opportunities to exchange experiences in sustainable agriculture and agricultural management, and to intensify the exchange of specialists in this sector.
8. The parties noted that the agricultural sector is a key sector of bilateral cooperation and agreed to create favorable conditions for mutual penetration of agricultural products and services with advantages of both countries into the markets of the two countries, exchange experiences, and increase the exchange of specialists in this sector.
9. The parties agreed to closely cooperate in sharing and expanding the range of good practices in animal husbandry, including pasture management, yak, sheep, and bankhar breeding in highland areas, especially in the direction of processing products such as meat, milk, and cashmere.
10. The parties emphasized that Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan are countries vulnerable to climate change and agreed to cooperate in introducing drought-resistant crop varieties and developing agricultural methods adapted to climate change.
11. The Bhutanese side commended the "One Billion Trees" national movement initiated and implemented by the President of Mongolia. The Mongolian side highly appreciated the economic initiative of His Majesty the King of Bhutan to plant "100 Million Fruit Trees" for farmers. The parties agreed to explore the possibility of implementing joint projects and programs aimed at sharing best practices in tree planting between the two countries and developing sustainable forest management techniques.
12. The parties noted that there are ample opportunities to expand cooperation in the education and cultural sectors of the two countries. The Mongolian side announced its decision to include Bhutanese students in the scholarship programs of the President of Mongolia and the Government, while the Bhutanese side announced its decision to include Mongolian students in the scholarship programs of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and the Government.
13. The Heads of State agreed to provide policy support to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector and increase people-to-people exchanges by mutually promoting the advantages and resources of tourism in the two countries, and to explore opportunities to work together to align the "Go Mongolia" national brand announced by the Government of Mongolia with the "Bhutan Believe" national brand announced by the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
14. The parties agreed to cooperate in adapting to climate change, overcoming natural disasters, and reducing related risks. In this context, Mongolia has started preparations for hosting the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in 2026 and requested the Bhutanese side to send high-level representatives.
15. The parties expressed their commitment to continue close cooperation and mutual support within the framework of the UN and other international organizations. The parties also welcomed the activities of the "International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries" based in Ulaanbaatar and confirmed their continued active cooperation in this direction.
16. During the visit, the parties signed the following documents:
17. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health of Mongolia and the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Bhutan on cooperation in the field of traditional medicine;
18. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of the Kingdom of Bhutan on technical cooperation for the development of highland animal husbandry and pastures;
19. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Education and Skills Development of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the field of education;
20. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia and the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan on cooperation in the cultural sector;
21. Memorandum of Understanding between the Mongolian National Public Radio and Television (MNB) and the Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation (BBSC) on cooperation in television and radio broadcasting.
22. His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck expressed gratitude to President U. Khürelsükh and the people of Mongolia for the warm and friendly reception of the Bhutanese delegation and invited President U. Khürelsükh to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan at a convenient time.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347811

TODAY: Economist Jeffrey Sachs to Lead Discussion on Sustainable Development

Published: Sun, 14 Jul 2024

Here's a summary of some events happening on Monday, July 15:

From 10:00-12:00: Jeffrey Sachs, professor at Columbia University in the USA, who is visiting Mongolia at the invitation of the President of Mongolia, will hold a discussion on sustainable development. Phone: 9411-1220.

Yeroo and Tushig soums of Selenge aimag and Delgereh soum of Dornogovi aimag are celebrating their 100th anniversaries.

Sports:

At 18:00 at "Step Arena": Athletes participating in the "Silk Road-2024" international auto rally will arrive in Ulaanbaatar city. An event will be held for the international auto rally participants. Athletes from 31 countries are coming.

The 48th Asian region tournament of the ESL Challenger League, which grants rights to the "ESL Pro League" of CS2 (Counter Strike 2) e-sports leagues, will begin. 6 Mongolian teams will participate in the tournament.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347798

The Economic Times: India Ready to Transport Coking Coal from Mongolia

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Delhi is planning to import coking coal from Mongolia on a trial basis from the end of this month, as it seeks to diversify its imports of the key steel-making raw material to reduce its over-dependence on Australia.

Steel makers, including JSW Steel and state-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), are ready to transport coking coal from Mongolia after months of negotiations, according to sources who wished to remain anonymous.

JSW Steel is expected to receive about 30,000 tons of coking coal from Mongolia, while SAIL is likely to receive 3,000-5,000 tons, the sources said.

For JSW Steel, this will be the second shipment since India's largest steel producer bought 8,000 metric tons of coking coal from Mongolia in 2021, according to the sources.

The supply was to come to India via Chinese ports, but Indian authorities believe they should not fully rely on China for a stable supply of coking coal from Mongolia.

India-China relations have been strained since a military clash on the disputed Himalayan border in June 2020, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers.

India is trying to find other routes to supply Mongolian coking coal to India. Indian mills have asked their government to help develop a regular supply route for coking coal from Mongolia. Mongolia, rich in mineral resources but lacking reliable transportation routes, is struggling to sell its raw materials to countries like India.

Indian steel companies consume 70 million tons of coking coal annually, with imports accounting for about 85% of the country's total needs. Steel mills in India, the world's second-largest crude steel producer, are grappling with volatile supplies of Australian coking coal, which accounts for more than half of India's annual imports.

Indian steel makers have increased imports of coking coal from Russia in recent months, taking advantage of discounted prices as a result of Western sanctions against Moscow due to the Ukraine war. Russia sold 3.3 million tons of coking coal in the first half of 2024, becoming India's third-largest supplier, according to commodity consultancy BigMint.

Translated from: https://itoim.mn/a/2024/07/15/about-us/cfe

NAADAM SCHEDULE: 108 Soums Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary This Year

Published: Sun, 14 Jul 2024

This year, a total of 112 soums are celebrating their anniversaries. Among them, 108 soums are marking their 100th anniversary. Here, we provide information about these soums and their Naadam festival schedules.

As for the provinces, Darkhan-Uul and Govisumber provinces are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year.

Most of the soums celebrating their anniversaries will hold their Naadam festivals between July 13-25. Govi-Altai province has the highest number with 16 soums, followed by Dornogovi province with 12 soums celebrating their 100th anniversary.

Graph #1: Information on soums celebrating their 100th anniversary (Click on each province for detailed information)

Note: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social and Web pages) must always cite the source (ikon.mn) when using our information in whole or in part in any form!

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About 600,000 People Headed to the Countryside for Naadam

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

According to unofficial statistics, over 80,000 vehicles and about 600,000 people traveled to the countryside during the first two days of the national Naadam holiday. This is an increase compared to last year's Naadam, when over 680,000 people in 120,000 vehicles traveled to rural areas.

Between July 10-16, during the Naadam holiday break, over 80,000 vehicles left Ulaanbaatar for rural destinations for vacations and travel. This number is expected to increase today and tomorrow.

Assuming an average of 4-5 people per vehicle, 700,000-800,000 citizens traveled domestically. The Traffic Police Department warned that traffic jams are worse than in previous years and advised people to drive cautiously and stay alert. As of yesterday (July 16), traffic is congested on roads returning to the city, so the Traffic Police Department is also advising drivers to adjust their speed.

During last year's Naadam, the following number of vehicles left for rural areas through the four main exit checkpoints:

• 13,796 vehicles through the Khoolt checkpoint in Bagakhangai district
• 69,675 vehicles through the Emeelt checkpoint in Songinokhairkhan district
• 14,124 vehicles through the Nalaikh checkpoint in Nalaikh district
• 14,115 vehicles through the Turgen Bridge checkpoint in Khan-Uul district

The official statistics on how many vehicles traveled to the countryside this year will be released next week.

Translated from: https://news.mn/r/2738780/

47 Resorts and Sanatoriums Offering Discounted Services Through Health Insurance

Published: Tue, 16 Jul 2024

The General Health Insurance Office has released the 2024 list of resorts and sanatoriums that will provide services to insured individuals under contractual agreements. This year, the National Health Insurance Council (NHIC) has made changes to the regulations and resolutions regarding funding from the Health Insurance Fund.

Specifically, as of April 5, 2024, NHIC Resolution No. 06 has come into effect, which has changed the discounted prices for resort and sanatorium services provided to insured individuals, according to B. Bayarbold, head of the Service Package Regulation Department at the General Health Insurance Office. He stated, "The newly approved resolution is being implemented. The resolution has renewed three diagnostic groups related to the assistance services provided by sanatoriums. Specifically, the discount for sanatorium assistance services is 260,000 tugriks, the discount for traditional rehabilitation assistance services provided by sanatoriums is 416,000 tugriks, and the discount for rehabilitation assistance services provided by sanatoriums is 414,000 tugriks."

Every health insurance payer can receive assistance services from a sanatorium once a year.

The 2024 list of resorts and sanatoriums providing services to insured individuals includes 47 facilities.

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100 emergency calls for dangerous incidents and accidents recorded by the emergency organization last week

Published: Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Last week, from July 8-14, 100 emergency calls for dangerous incidents and accidents were recorded in seven districts of the capital city and 43 soums of 19 provinces.

In response to the calls, emergency service personnel from central and local emergency organizations carried out their duties and saved the lives of 17 citizens. However, 26 people died and 3 were injured due to disasters and dangerous incidents.

Of the total calls, 53 were for fires, 35 were for accidents related to human activities, 11 were for weather-related hazards, and one was for a geological hazard.

Source: National Emergency Management Agency

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Emergency Response Team Performing Duties

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

The Emergency Management Agency is operating at a heightened state of readiness during the Naadam festival days.

As part of this, the scheduled personnel of the Emergency Management Agency's Rapid Response Team are performing patrol duties.

Specifically, they are providing guidance and direction to staff members on duty at affiliated units and departments, as well as boat and mobile patrol units along rivers.

From July 10-15, a total of 117 emergency service personnel from the Rescue Unit, Disaster Protection Training and Methodology Center, and Emergency Departments of Bayanzurkh, Baganuur, Bayangol, Nalaikh, and Songinokhairkhan districts delivered warnings and recommendations on river and water safety to over 18,000 people vacationing along the Tuul, Terelj, and Kherlen rivers in the capital city.

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Get Acquainted: Hospital Working Hours Schedule During the Holiday Break

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

During the National Naadam Festival days, the internal medicine, dental, trauma, and surgical departments of district hospitals, as well as family health centers, will be open from 10 AM to 3 PM to provide medical services.

We are providing information on the organization and schedule of hospitals working during the holidays in Songinokhairkhan and Sukhbaatar districts.

Citizens can receive medical services from the mentioned departments of their local Family Health Centers and Health Centers on July 10-15.

Translated from: https://eguur.mn/517156/

Free Bus Service on Seven Routes

Published: Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Free bus service will be provided on seven routes with a total of 32 vehicles during the National Great Festival days. Specifically, public transportation services will be provided between 07:00-21:00 on the following routes:

• BE:1 "Misheel City - Central Stadium" • BE:2 "Dunjingarav Shopping Center - Central Stadium" • BE:3 "Narantuul Shopping Center - Central Stadium" • BE:4 "Railway Station 1000-car parking lot - Central Stadium" • BE:5 "Davaa intersection - Khui 7 wells" • Khui7:1 "Central Stadium - Khui 7 wells" • Khui7:2 "Mongolian State University of Education - Khui 7 wells"

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269705

Where to turn if you lose your belongings to theft during the festival

Published: Wed, 10 Jul 2024

In connection with the start of the holiday season and tourist season, citizens and tourists often lose their belongings due to theft, loss, or forgetfulness at crowded public events such as the Central Stadium, Khui Doloon Khudag, Sukhbaatar Square, etc.

Therefore, the police are warning people to be vigilant to prevent falling victim to pickpocketing crimes. Do not leave belongings unattended, and be careful when carrying wallets, mobile phones, cash and other valuables.

If you become a victim of pickpocketing, please contact the police according to the following information:

1. At the Central Stadium: "Police Rapid Response Team" at Gate #9
2. At Khui Doloon Khudag: "Police Station"
3. Call 102 or contact the local district police department

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269699

President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh and Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene watched the horse race of 3-year-old horses

Published: Fri, 12 Jul 2024

The horse race of 3-year-old horses for the National Great Festival celebrating the 2233rd anniversary of the First Mongol State, 818th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 113th anniversary of National Freedom and Independence, and 103rd anniversary of the People's Revolution took place at Khui Doloon Khudag. It was watched by the President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh, Speaker of the State Great Khural D.Amarbayasgalan, and Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene.

152 swift horses participated in the race of 3-year-old horses at the National Great Festival. The brown colt owned by provincial honored horse trainer Khishig-Ochir's Bukhbat from Orkhon soum of Bulgan province won first place, bringing joy to the owner, child jockey, and spectators. Second place went to the dun horse of Lkhagvadorj's Ankhbaatar from Baruun-Urt soum of Sukhbaatar province. Third place went to the light bay horse of P.Batsaikhan, President of Shunkhlai Group. Fourth place went to the roan horse of State honored horse trainer Namsraijav's Zorigt from Sharga soum of Govi-Altai province. Fifth place went to the chestnut colt of State honored horse trainer Urtnasan's Tamir from Sukhbaatar province. The winning brown colt had placed second in last year's race for 2-year-old horses at the State Festival. It is the offspring of the famous light bay stallion owned by State honored master horse trainer Daariimaa's Jargal from Bayan-Undur soum of Orkhon province. The winning 3-year-old horse was ridden by 12-year-old child jockey Munkhzul's Adistai.

The President then visited the "Bogd's Speed" encampment at Khui Doloon Khudag. The sacred light bay stallion trained by Provincial honored horse trainer S.Gal-Erdene from Gurvanbulg soum of Bulgan province won first place in this year's stallion race.

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene also visited the "Orkhon Tushee" encampment of the winning brown 3-year-old horse and congratulated the trainer and child jockey. The Prime Minister noted that this year the people won in the election of the Mongolian state, and the National Great Festival has truly become a people's festival with horses from various regions winning the races in different age categories, bringing joy to everyone. He said that 3-year-old horses are considered by Mongolians to be the embodiment of speed and strength. The Prime Minister expressed hope that the country's development will progress along with this, and wished for the horses of the "Orkhon Tushee" encampment to win many more festivals in the future.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269717

The President of Mongolia and the King of Bhutan Test Their Wisdom

Published: Thu, 11 Jul 2024

After watching the opening ceremony of the National Great Festival celebrating the 2233rd anniversary of the First Mongolian State, the 818th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, the 113th anniversary of the restoration of national freedom and independence, and the 103rd anniversary of the People's Revolution, President U. Khurelsukh visited the national archery field and shagai (ankle bone) shooting pavilion.

During this time, following ancient tradition, he demonstrated respect to the golden target of national archery, skilled archers, and festival participants by shooting with a whistling arrow.

The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, also shot a demonstration arrow.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269712

N. Ankhbayar, Permanent Representative to the UN, Presents Credentials

Published: Thu, 11 Jul 2024

N. Ankhbayar, the Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on July 9, 2024.

Permanent Representative N. Ankhbayar conveyed greetings from the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, and emphasized that Mongolia attaches great importance to its relations and cooperation with the UN.

He also expressed gratitude to the UN Secretary-General for the support provided by the UN in implementing Mongolia's social, economic, and development goals, and stated that he would work hard to further strengthen and expand relations between Mongolia and the UN, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269709

"Altargana 2024" Festival to be Held Next Week

Published: Fri, 12 Jul 2024

The "Altargana 2024" festival of the Buryat people will be held on July 26-28 in Bulgan province. The festival is planned to include over 60 competitions, events, and activities related to heritage, history, culture and arts. The "Altargana" festival was held 14 times between 1994 and 2022. During the festival, the Buryat singing competitions, storytelling, legend recitals, yohor dance, archery, yohor, and Buryat national costume competitions are very interesting, and other Mongol ethnic groups have historically respected these cultural traditions.

As part of the preparations to honor and promote Buryat cultural heritage, over 20 cultural and artistic events and competitions were organized in 2023-2024.

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The Origin and History of the National Great Festival

Published: Thu, 11 Jul 2024

The National Great Festival is the main expression of Mongolian national identity, history and culture that distinguishes it from many other countries. The Mongolian Naadam, which symbolizes the sun, moon and fire that have been shining forever, and foresees unity, statehood and pride, has meanings of noble existence, harmonious coexistence, and proud celebration. Looking back at the history of this festival, which is celebrated by the people in the summer, it dates back to the ancient Hunnu period.

The National Great Festival, which is widely celebrated throughout the country on July 11, 12, and 13 every year, originated from the time of the establishment of the united state of the Hunnu Empire, around the 1st-2nd century BC. Sources and writings from that time mention the festival, which not only testifies to this but also considers horse, wrestling, and archery as the origin of the original state. The Hunnu organized festivals to improve the unity of fragmented tribes and clans and the combat skills of soldiers, which has now taken the form of the three manly games of Mongolian ethnic groups. The Secret History of the Mongols also notes that the three manly games were celebrated in the "Huran month" or July.

In 1639, when Undur Gegeen Zanabazar was enthroned as the religious leader of the Khalkha, the "Danshig Naadam" was first organized. It is recorded that Bökh Lama won the wrestling and Bonkhor Donir's horse won at the original festival at Shireet Tsagaan Lake. After that, in 1772, a great festival was held to worship Khentii Mountain, and this festival was named "Arvan Zasag's Naadam" and became an annual state festival from 1912. However, this festival continued until the death of Bogd Khan, until 1925.

Along with the "Arvan Zasag's Naadam", the "People's State Naadam" began to be celebrated from 1922. After the establishment of the People's Republic of Mongolia, a decision was made to combine the two festivals, and at the Government meeting on May 15, 1925, it was decided that the festival would be on July 11, which is still in effect today. From 1946, it was renamed as the "Anniversary of the People's Revolution".

Thus, in 2003, the "National Great Festival" law was passed, declaring that "The National Great Festival is a national traditional great festival symbolizing the independence and sovereignty of Mongolia". Today, it is celebrated simultaneously at the national, provincial, and county levels with competitions in national wrestling, horse racing, and national archery. In 2010, the National Great Festival was registered in UNESCO's "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity", officially proclaiming to the world the Mongolian festival that has been inherited for centuries.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269706

DORNOD: Teachers and students who scored 800 points on entrance exam were rewarded

Published: Sat, 13 Jul 2024

This spring, 830 students graduated from 12th grade in Dornod province schools, of which 802 took the entrance exam and six students scored 800 points.

Specifically, B. Zolbayar, a 12th grade student from "Doloodoi" school, scored 800 points in mathematics, physics and English, while A. Batnyam, a 12th grade student from "New Development" complex school, G. Uurtsaikh, a 12th grade student from School No. 5, and B. Erdenetatsralt, a 12th grade student from School No. 8, scored 800 points in social studies and English respectively.

They were each awarded a reward of 1 million tugriks and a certificate. The teachers who successfully prepared their students for the entrance exam were also rewarded: Ts. Aldarmaa, mathematics teacher from "Doloodoi" school, O. Otgonzul, English teacher, B. Nyamjav, physics teacher, N. Gan-Erdene, social studies teacher from "New Development" complex school, U. Gantuya, social studies teacher from School No. 5, and B. Battuya, English teacher from School No. 8.

Translated from: https://www.montsame.mn/mn/read/347725

18 Things You Need to Know About Today: Opening of the Bull Statue, Symbol of the Banking and Financial Sector

Published: Wed, 10 Jul 2024

Today will be 26 degrees Celsius outside. Here's a compilation of all the information you need for your work today, including weather, horoscope, and exchange rates. Have a great day.

Things you must know this morning:

1. Today is the 198th day of the year, with 168 days left until the end of the year.
2. The weather will be 26 degrees Celsius during the day and 12 degrees Celsius at night.
3. According to the lunar calendar, it's the 4th day, with the Small Horse star, and the Blue Pig day. Sunrise and sunset times are 5:04 and 20:51 respectively. It's a good day for those born in the years of sheep and rabbit, but those born in the years of snake and horse should be cautious. It's favorable for hunting, blessing livestock, setting up treasuries, bathing, holding infant celebrations, and planting victory banners. It's unfavorable for digging earth, making wells, or going to emotionally troubling places. The auspicious hours of the day are ox, dragon, horse, sheep, dog, and pig. Those traveling far should head forward. Cutting hair will improve physical strength.
4. At the currency exchange center, the buying rate for US dollars is 3388.00 tugriks, and the selling rate is 3394.00 tugriks. The buying and selling rates for rubles are 38.20 and 38.60, for yuan 466.50 and 469.00, and for won 2.42 and 2.45 tugriks respectively.

Notable events happening today:

1. At 9:00 AM: At the "Chinggis Khaan" Museum: Professor Jeffrey Sachs from Columbia University, who is visiting our country, will meet with youth representatives.
2. At 11:40 AM: The opening of the Bull Statue, symbol of the banking and financial sector, will take place. Location: In front of the intersection of the Weather and Environmental Analysis Agency and the Mongolbank, between buildings 40 and 41.
3. The largest national art performance "Land of the Sky" by the artists of the National Art Great Theater will be held.
4. The "NOMADIC LEGEND" folk art and heritage performance by the White Lotus ensemble will be held at the UBTZ "Steel Road" Palace stage.
5. The "Hunnu King" entertainment show will be presented at the ARA complex in Arkhangai aimag.

On this day in world history:

1. 1999 – John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessett died when the plane he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard.
2. 2004 - Mayor Richard M. Daley opened the Millennium Park to the public, considered Chicago's first and most ambitious architectural project of the early 21st century.
3. 2005 – An Antonov An-24 aircraft crashed near the city of Bani in the Bioko Norte province of Equatorial Guinea, killing 60 people.
4. 2007 - Earthquakes measuring 6.8 and 6.6 on the Richter scale occurred near the coast of Niigata, Japan, killing eight people, injuring at least 800, and damaging a nuclear power plant.
5. 2009 – Teoh Beng Hock, a Malaysian political aide, was found dead on the roof of a building adjacent to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office, sparking a nationwide investigation.
6. 2013 - In eastern India, 27 children died and 25 were hospitalized after eating lunch at their school.
7. 2013 – Syrian Civil War: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumed between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, marking the beginning of the Rojava-Islamist conflict.
8. 2015 - Four U.S. Marines and one gunman were killed in shootings at military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
9. 2019 – A 100-year-old building collapsed in Mumbai, India, killing at least 10 people and trapping many others.

Translated from: https://www.unuudur.mn/a/269749