Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia celebrates 25th anniversary of Constitution
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ An honorary meeting dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the democratic Constitution of Mongolia was held at the Great Hall of the State House of Mongolia on January 13.
The Speaker of Mongolian Parliament M.Enkhbold delivered opening remarks at the event, mentioning the significance of the first Constitution of Mongolia and the history of how the Constitution laid the foundation of the today's democratic society and economy.
The Constitution of Mongolia ratified on January 13, 1992 with a signature of the first president of Mongolia P.Ochirbat and went into force on February 12, 1992 and was amended twice in 1999 and 2001 respectively. It consists of six chapters and divided into 70 articles. Previous three Constitutions had been adopted in 1924, 1940 and 1960.
Afterwards, Mr Enkhbold awarded the Red Flag Order of Labor Merit to B.Demberel, R.Yondondemberel, D.Naidan, P.Nyamsuren, D.Purevdorj, Sh.Tsendjargal, D.Shagdar, and P.Enkhsaikhan.
The same day, Mr. M.Enkhbold delivered a congratulatory message to Mongolians on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the democratic Constitution of Mongolia.
On January 13, numerous other events were held, such as a wreath-laying ceremony at the Statue of D.Sukhbaatar, a ceremony to pay tribute to the Monument of Chinggis Khaan, an exhibition of archival documents at the State History Museum and a traditional wrestling competition at the National Wrestling Palace.
