Ulaanbaatar
President greets glorious mothers
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Under the auspices of President of Mongolia, Association of Motherhood Order Recipients organized a forum of merited mothers in the State House on March 8, International Women’s Day which was a public holiday.
Addressing the forum, President Ts.Elbegdorj gave a speech in which he congratulated every mother, emphasizing on the role and contribution of women in the prosperity of a family and further the country.
“I am pleased that this tradition of gathering recipients of Order of Glorious Motherhood on International Women’s Day for joined celebration is regularizing. As March 8 approaches, mothers wait for this forum, and I hope this tradition continues”, he said.
“Role of women is critical in a happy family, and therefore, prosperity of the country depends on women. Mongolian Government must sustain a policy that ensures equal engagement of women in every area”, the President remarked. He appreciated how the representation of women in Mongolian Parliament has been enlarging since 2012.
Reiterating the importance of women involvement, the President encouraged the mothers to stand up for themselves when their voices are needed. He also highlighted the vital role of mothers in shaping of the society and future of the country by bringing up their children to be responsible, hard-working and disciplined adults.
Interestingly, the President revealed that he was actually born on March 8 although his birth certificate points March 30. “I am the youngest of 8 children my mother gave birth to. She used to tell me that I was born on March 8. We lived in the country, and my father was able to register my birth on March 30. That’s why my official birthday is March 30”, he said.
In accordance with Mongolian law, mothers of 4 children are awarded the 2nd class Order of Glorious Motherhood and those of 6 and more are awarded the 1st class.
