Ulaanbaatar, January 1, 2026 /MONTSAME/. The President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, addressed the nation at the turn of the year 2025–2026, extending his New Year’s greetings to the people. In his address, the president said:

“Esteemed citizens of our country,
Dear Mongolian brothers and sisters,

At this precious moment as the wheel of human history bids farewell to one year, I extend my heartfelt New Year’s greetings to all of you who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new year together with your warm families and loved ones. The New Year, as the beginning of all things new, is a celebration of all humankind—a time when families, households, and entire nations reflect on their work and achievements, look ahead to the coming year with renewed energy, hope, and aspiration, and celebrate in happiness and joy.

In recent years, humanity and the global community have been living through a complex period of geopolitical and geostrategic challenges, marked by conflicts and tensions. Although this international situation has had adverse effects on our country’s economy and the livelihoods of our people, the outgoing year of 2025 has been a year filled with historic events for us Mongolians. We expanded and strengthened our foreign relations and cooperation, achieved progress in agriculture and food production, and promoted our history, culture, and heritage to the world.

As a result of the joint efforts of our citizens, producers, and government, our economy grew by 6 percent, gross domestic product per capita exceeded USD 7,000, trade and investment increased, foreign exchange reserves reached USD 6 billion, and Mongolia’s sovereign credit rating rose to a historic high. Within the framework of the nationwide “Food Revolution” national movement, implemented to ensure food supply and food security—key guarantees of national security—53 new food-processing factories were commissioned, and more than 1,000 new types of food products were introduced to the market.

In addition, the “White Gold” program, aimed at processing raw materials from our livestock and bringing them into economic circulation, has been successfully implemented, with tangible results now beginning to emerge. On behalf of the Mongolian state, I express my deep gratitude to business owners, producers, and all our people who are working proactively for the development of our homeland, creating jobs for citizens, supporting state policies and decisions, shouldering heavy responsibilities, and making valuable contributions to the growth of our national economy.

In the outgoing year of 2025, Mongolia’s foreign policy and international relations were further expanded and strengthened. State visits that will be recorded prominently in history were successfully conducted, Mongolia’s standing on the international stage continued to rise, and our rich history, proud culture, and reputation were introduced to the world—making it a truly historic and remarkable year. Our scholars, children and youth, and representatives of the arts and sports distinguished themselves on the international stage, elevating the prestige of our country and the value of the Mongolian people, astonishing the world with their intellect, perseverance, courage, and talent, and bringing pride and joy to the Mongolian nation.

Esteemed citizens,

In the coming new year, let us, as a state and as a united people, further strengthen our achievements, carefully assess our successes and shortcomings, cherish unity, support what is right, uphold traditions and values, and work together as a nation for the development of Mongolia. On this festive evening, when every Mongolian heart beats in unison in anticipation of the new year, I extend my sincere wishes to our people, wishing you love and respect, continued success and achievements, and an abundance of motivation and inspiration.

At this special moment of the year’s transition, I extend special congratulations, as Head of State, and express deep gratitude on behalf of our people to our brave border guards protecting our sacred frontiers; our peacekeepers representing Mongolia in the service of global peace; doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers standing watch over the health of our citizens; and civil servants, members of the armed forces, police, and emergency services who are faithfully fulfilling their responsible duties to ensure the safety and security of our homeland and people.

In the coming year of 2026, may every citizen live in peace, every household be filled with happiness and success, may the strength and spirit of Mongolia flourish, and may the world be at peace. Under the eternal power of the Blue Sky, may Mongolia prosper and rise.

Happy New Year.”