Mongolia and France’s Orano Mining Group have reached a preliminary agreement to develop a $1.6 billion uranium mining project; the preparatory phase is set to be conclude in 2027, with production expected to begin in 2028

In 2024, Chinggis Khaan International Airport welcomed over 2 million passengers for the first time since its founding in 2021, reflecting a 6.5% increase in air travel, thus achieving a historic milestone for Mongolia

A Mongolian Culture Center has opened at the University of Parma, Italy, following Florence; Aligned with Mongolia’s 2020-2024 action plan, it promotes Mongolian language, culture and studies, strengthening cultural ties locally and advancing research

A Low Vision Clinic opened at the University of Medical Sciences in Ulaanbaatar through Australia’s micro-aid program; with 46 advanced devices it addresses Mongolia’s lack of services for visual impairments, offering treatment and specialists training

Youth chess team returned with three medals from the 2024 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship in Brazil: Margad Munkhpurev got silver in Girls' Blitz, Tenguundalai Ganbat bronze in U14 Boys' Blitz and gold in Solving, Urangoo Gurvanbaatar got Master Title