PRESIDENT UKHNAAGIIN KHURELSUKH SWORN IN
The 6th President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh was inaugurated today in the Great Hall of the State Palace.
Preceding the ceremony, President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, accompanied by his spouse, paid respect to the Statue of Chinggis Khaan.
The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Chairman of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar, who delivered the opening speech. Mr. Zandanshatar invited outgoing President Khaltmaagiin Battulga and the President-elect Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to occupy their seats on the stage of the Great Mongol Hall.
The ceremony continued with the new President taking the presidential oath, with his right hand on the Constitution of Mongolia.
After President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh took the solemn oath and paid tribute to the state flag of Mongolia, the outgoing President Khaltmaagiin Battulga handed over the state seal.
Upon receiving his office, President of Mongolia addressed the nation from the podium of the Great Hall. The ceremony wrapped up with the President’s tribute to the Nine White Banners, exalted at the Ceremonial Hall of the State Palace.