Улаанбаатар
Prime Minister honors admirable mothers
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On the occasion of International Women’s Day, an honorary assembly themed ‘Admirable Mongolian Mother’ was held at the State House on March 7, Tuesday, gathering mothers, representatives of 1.5 million Mongolian women from across the nation.
The assembly was attended by Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold and female Members of Parliament. Prime Minister J.Erdenebat bowed before the gathered mothers, and began his speech with a cordial greeting.
“Stories about heroic Mongolian women who have contributed to governing and making of this nation remain eternally carved in the hearts of Mongolian people. Descendants of those glorious queens, the women of modern Mongolia continue to uphold their duties and thrive for success”, the Prime Minister said, appreciating the role and presence of women in every sector.
In his speech, the Prime Minister touched upon certain measures and policy changes directed at increasing the number of women in the workforce, ensuring social guarantee, and enforcing gender equality reflected in the current Cabinet’s 2016-2020 action plan.
He noted, “Despite of economic difficulties, the Government is working to maintain the social welfare policy concerning women, mothers and children”. During the forum, nine mothers were named an ‘Admirable Mongolian Mother’, and were rewarded for their contribution to the country.
