SCO Diplomacy: President Khurelsukh has departed for Bishkek as Mongolia joins an observer role at the SCO extended heads-of-state meeting (Aug 31–Sep 1), with leaders including Putin, Xi, Modi, Iran’s Pezeshkian and others set to discuss regional security and cooperation. Anti-Corruption Cooperation: Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) joined GlobE Network plenary talks in Vienna and signed a model agreement to speed direct information-sharing on cross-border corruption cases. UNCCD COP17 Finance: UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar ended with a $1.3bn land restoration and drought-resilience financing portfolio for 23 countries, but negotiators failed to agree on a stronger global drought framework, pushing talks to COP18. Harvest & Food Security: PM N.Uchral visited Selenge Province to review harvest preparations; officials cite improved yields supported by concessional “Atar-4” loans, while farmers still want stable wheat pricing and worry about labor shortages and livestock encroachment. Mongolia–ADB Talks: Finance Minister Zagdjav met ADB VP Scott Morris on projects for schools, hospitals, and emergency-management equipment, with CAREC ministerial planning in late September. Sports & National Team: Japanese judoka Kosuke Mashiyama decided to compete for Mongolia, eligible for international events from April 2027.