Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, September 18, 2025 /MONTSAME/. In commemoration of the 35th anniversary
of the establishment of a permanent parliament in Mongolia, past Chairmen of
the State Great Khural and leaders of its Secretariat participated in a regular
meeting of the “Khuraldai” Advisory Chamber on September 15, 2025.
At the beginning
of the meeting, Chairman of the Parliament, Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve, extended
his congratulations on the historic anniversary of the development of modern
parliamentary culture, noting that a new page had been opened in the historical
path of statehood when the State Baga Khural (Lower House) held its first
session on September 13, 1990.
Chairman
Amarbayasgalan emphasized that the State Baga Khural has proven, through
historical events, that a multi-party parliamentary government is the surest
path to the future development of the Mongolian people. He further noted that
the State Great Khural and its Secretariat have not only fulfilled their historical
role in developing a rule of law and strengthening parliamentary culture, but
have also continued to prioritize the continuity of state policy and the
accessibility of institutional development. Chairman Amarbayasgalan underlined
that since the establishment of the permanent Parliament, successive State
Great Khurals have adopted priority decisions in line with the policies and
objectives of their time, and that the Ninth Parliament is now fulfilling its
noble duty as the representative body of the people while carrying forward the
cultural heritage, traditions, and valuable lessons originating from the State Baga
Khural. The Chairman of the Parliament also highlighted that the current Parliament,
comprising an enhanced capacity through systemic reforms, consists of 126
members from five political parties and coalitions and is working to further
strengthen the development of democratic institutions and parliamentary principles by combining tradition with innovation.
At the meeting of
the Khuraldai Chamber, participants held an open exchange of views on the
strategic goals approved by the State Great Khural, certain draft laws to be
discussed at the autumn regular session, the new procedure for budget discussions,
and the comprehensive implementation of tax reforms.
During the
meeting, the former Heads of Parliament expressed their views on the need to
reflect changing circumstances and emerging demands in policy and decisions,
introducing scientific and technological advances into lawmaking activities,
and fostering justice and ethical leadership in society. The participants of
the meeting agreed that the continuity of the parliament, which is known as the
“small people,” is of great importance, and expressed their gratitude for the open
consultations, sharing their experiences and lessons learned to improve
lawmaking activities.
Attendees of the meeting included the following former parliamentarians:
- Gonchigdorj Radnaasumberel (Speaker of the State Baga Khural 1990-1992, Speaker of the State Great Khural 1996-2000),
- Bagabandi Natsag (Speaker of the State Great Khural 1992-1996),
- Tumur-Ochir Sanjbegz (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2001-2004),
- Enkhbayar Nambar (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2004-2005),
- Nyamdorj Tsend (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2005-2007),
- Lundeenjantsan Danzan (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2007-2008),
- Demberel Damdin (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2008-2012),
- Enkhbold Zandaakhuu (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2012-2016),
- Enkhbold Miyegombo (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2016-2019),
- Zandanshatar Gombojav (Speaker of the State Great Khural 2019-2024),
- Successive Secretaries General of the Parliament.