20th anniversary of Democratic Revolution comes to an end
The President said independence in the real meaning of the term was the national dream, and needed effort and struggle to achieve. “I am confident that we can strengthen democratic values, providing citizens with a chance to actively participate in decision making and instil a sense of justice in Mongolia. This will come only when every citizen works with responsibility and honesty, and leads a life of commitment and conviction,” he said.
A truly democratic government listens to citizens and serves their interests. “I appeal to all who were in the forefront of the democratic movement to lead the next struggle to build a true democratic society,” the message said. The call struck a chord with the participants.
Deputy Prime Minister and the Chairman of the DP, N.Altankhuyag, said the celebration would be incomplete without remembering those who have died in the past 20 years, many at a young age like S.Zorig, J.Narantsatsralt, S.Batchuluun, G.Gankhuyag, B.Galsandorj and S.Batsukh. He also mentioned the Chief of the Political Bureau of the MPRP, J.Batmunkh, and a member of it, Ts.Namsrai, who played important roles in ensuring a peaceful transition to democracy. The meeting stood up to honor their memory.
Altankhuyag also congratulated all those living and apologized to them for mistakes that have been made, reminding them that the democratic revolution is not over and is not yet perfect. The second stage would consist in eradication of poverty and unemployment with the growth of industry.
The Chinggis Khaan medal, the highest honor of the democratic revolution, was awarded to MP R.Amarjargal, Minister of Health S.Lambaa, Chief of the DP in Ulaanbaatar Sh.Tuvdendorj, Governor of Sukhbaatar aimag J.Batsuuri and Chief of the Representative Managing Council of the Golomt Bank D.Bayasgalan.
One of original theorists of the market economy and now Deputy Mayor, D.Ganbold, talked about the future development of the country’s economy. MP and the Head of the Democratic Union of Mongolia, Kh.Battulga, noted in his address that Mongolia need to develop new railway and mining factories. He said, “I do not want to be an affluent businessman of a poor country. Affluent ministers and MPs should remember the poor people they represent. We have to pay attention to the economic disparity among the population, not the least because national security is linked with economic freedom,” he said.
Publicist Baabar said there has been success in increasing the number of livestock to 50 million, in quadrupling the GDP, and raising average life expectancy. However, human trafficking continues, and the drug trade is spreading, along with AIDS and smuggling. Baabar ended his speech by saying, “I believe in Mongolia’s great future and may God bless Mongolia.”
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