Ulaanbaatar, November 2, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Today marks the 862nd anniversary of the birth of Great Emperor Chinggis Khaan and National Pride Day of Mongolia. In celebration, here are some interesting facts about the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan.

The State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan was first established in 2002 by resolution of the State Great Khural of Mongolia, aimed at recognizing individuals and organizations who have made an exceptional contribution to reinforcing Mongolia’s independence, sovereignty, and national unity, fostering a humanitarian and democratic society, promoting social, economic, cultural, and scientific progress, preserving state traditions and historical heritage, passing these on to future generations, and introducing them to the world.

The State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan is awarded solely by decree of President of Mongolia. Out of 18 total award ceremonies, 15 have honored individuals, while three awards have been presented to organizations: the Mongolian Armed Forces, the HU band, and the Mongolian Philharmonic Morin Khuur Ensemble.

Laureates of the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan:

1. 2005 – The First President of Mongolia Ochirbat Punsalmaa

2. 2006 – Laureate of State Premium of Mongolia, Honored Worker of Art of Mongolia, Composer Sharav Byambasuren

3. 2009 – Fifteenth Prime Minister of Mongolia Byambasuren Dash

4. 2010 – Public and Political figure, Honored Worker of Science of Mongolia Gonchigdorj Radnaasumberel

5. 2011 – The Second President of Mongolia Bagabandi Natsag

6. 2012 – The Ninth Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia, Honored Economist of Mongolia Demberel Damdin

7. 2013 – The Thirteenth Prime Minister of Mongolia Sodnom Dumaa

8. 2014 – Physicist, and Academician Namsrai Khavtgai

9. 2015 – Honored Figure of Culture of Mongolia, Writer, Poet Mend-Ooyo Gombojav

10. 2016 – Honored Artist of Mongolia, Opera Singer Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar

11. 2017 – Honored Athlete of Mongolia, Hero of Labor, Olympic Champion Tuvshinbayar Naidan

12. 2019 – The Hu Band

13. 2021 – Cosmonaut, Major General Gurragchaa Jugderdemid

14. 2021 – The Mongolian Armed Forces

15. 2022 – Honored Scientist of Mongolia, Academician, Doctor, Professor Dorjgotov Dechingungaa, and an American Anthropologist Doctor, Professor Mr. Jack Weatherford

16. 2023 – Mongolian Philharmonic Morin Khuur Ensemble

17. 2024 – Ban Ki-Moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations

This year, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa awarded the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan to Ban Ki-Moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, making him the second foreign laureate after American scholar Jack Weatherford.

Although Order of Chinggis Khaan is typically granted to only one laureate annually, the Order was awarded to two individuals in 2022: Academician Dorjgotov Dechingungaa and American scholar Jack Weatherford.

A Mongolian citizen awarded the State Supreme Decoration of Mongolia, Order of Chinggis Khaan is invited to participate in state ceremonies such as the Order presentation, the National Naadam Festival, Constitution Day, and Lunar New Year celebrations. Additionally, they are entitled to join President of Mongolia's official delegation during State Visits abroad, and their portrait is respectfully displayed in the Columned Hall of Honor at the State Palace of Mongolia.