Ulaanbaatar, January 16, 2026 /MONTSAME/. The signing ceremony of the Presidential Decree of Mongolia on Developing Traditional Mongolian Medicine was held today at the State Palace. On the occasion, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa delivered a speech. We present the speech in full.

“Esteemed citizens,
Distinguished doctors and scholars,
Honorable guests,

I extend to you my warm greetings on this auspicious day in the heart of winter.

Traditional Mongolian medicine is an inseparable part of our history, cultural heritage, customs, and spiritual identity. It is not merely a system for diagnosing and treating illnesses or a way of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but a precious legacy rooted in the Mongolian worldview, way of life, and spiritual traditions.

Traditional Mongolian medicine has a history spanning more than 5,000 years. In 1681, Luvsandanzanjantsan – the Lama Gegeen of the Golden Lineage of Chinggis Khaan and a renowned physician – established the first formal school for training medical practitioners and maaramba (doctors), and authored instructional and clinical manuals that were put into use. Over the past 300 years, generations of physicians have preserved, developed, and disseminated the theory and knowledge of traditional medicine. Today, doctors and specialists in this field continue to make tangible contributions to safeguarding the health of our people.

In 2025, the rare and valuable manuscript ‘A Complete Record of the Body by Imperial Order’, long used as a textbook and reference work in traditional medicine, was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, marking an important step in promoting Traditional Mongolian Medicine internationally.

I am also pleased to note that hundreds of Mongolian traditional medicine doctors and specialists are providing high-quality diagnostic and treatment services in many countries, particularly in the Republic of Poland, thereby sharing the achievements of traditional medicine with the world.

On behalf of the Mongolian people, I extend my deepest gratitude to the scholars, physicians, and medical professionals who are dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting the knowledge of Traditional Mongolian Medicine and to safeguarding public health.

Esteemed citizens,
Doctors and scholars,

Honoring the legacy, achievements, and wisdom of Great Chinggis Khaan, and preserving, developing, and passing on the history, culture, heritage, and traditions of our ancestors to future generations, is a sacred duty of those who safeguard the hearth of the Great Mongol Empire.

To this end, as President, I have issued decrees to honor the portrait of Great Chinggis Khaan, restore the ancient capital city of Kharakhorum, revere and promote the morin khuur, a symbol of national pride, and compile a new 30-volume comprehensive history of Mongolia. These decrees are currently being implemented. We have also established the Great Khaan’s Museum and ceremonially enshrined the Golden Statue of Chinggis Khaan, the Great White Banner, and the State Khasbuu Seal. These decrees are currently being implemented.

To glorify the Mongolian horse, Mongolia’s national pride, the Head of State proposed the establishment of World Horse Day, which was approved by the United Nations General Assembly. As a result, countries around the world now celebrate World Horse Day annually on the day of Mongolia’s National Naadam Festival.

This year marks the 345th anniversary of the establishment of the first formal school of traditional Mongolian medicine and the development of the traditional medicine service system in Mongolia. In commemoration of this historic milestone, I have today issued the Decree on Developing Traditional Mongolian Medicine.

Through this decree, the Government of Mongolia is tasked with improving the legal framework of the sector, supporting development based on advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, implementing an integrated human resources policy, and ensuring the quality and safety of traditional medicine production.

Preparing a skilled and capable next generation is of vital importance. Attention must be given to reviving and developing the traditional mentor–apprentice system grounded in talent, ethics, and compassion. I emphasize that the dedication, cooperation, unified organization, and coherent policies of scholars, physicians, and professionals in the field are essential to advancing Traditional Mongolian Medicine.

As Head of State, I will consistently support efforts to study, deepen, develop, and disseminate the theory, knowledge, and cultural heritage of Traditional Mongolian Medicine.

I sincerely hope that Traditional Mongolian Medicine will continue to flourish through the ages and spread throughout the world.

May Mongolia prosper eternally under the power of the Eternal Blue Sky.”