Mongolia–Vietnam Parliamentary Ties: Mongolia’s State Great Khural chair Byambatsogt met Vietnam’s National Assembly chair Tran Thanh Man in Ulaanbaatar, with both sides set to sign cooperation MoUs and agree a joint implementation plan through 2028, while Mongolia also pushes open-data style parliamentary participation. Cultural Heritage Conservation: The World Monuments Fund and Mongolia’s Arts Council are researching and training conservators for work at Choijin Lama’s Undur Gegeen Temple roof and Erdene Zuu’s Golden Stupa, aiming to protect built heritage from climate impacts. Education & Exchange: Mongolia’s education ministry met a Saxony delegation to expand student, teacher, and university cooperation, including longer-term training links for engineers and technical professionals. People & Identity: A Vietnamese delegation’s visit highlighted Naadam, traditional costumes, and equestrian culture as living symbols of Mongolian identity, including a school in Ulaanbaatar named after Ho Chi Minh. Global Human Rights Spotlight: The World Uyghur Congress again urged the UNHRC to hold China accountable over alleged Uyghur abuses in Xinjiang, including forced labour concerns. Desertification Watch: Mongolia’s National Audit Office launched a financial and compliance audit into COP17 funding and spending, reviewing records and procurement from 2023–2026.