In view of certain inaccurate and misleading reports in foreign media concerning Mongolia’s recent social and political developments, I find it necessary—as a Member of Parliament of Mongolia, a government official who has long served in the field of foreign relations, and as a citizen deeply committed to the well-being of my country—to express my position.
On 11 June 2025, The Times published an article that grossly misrepresented Mongolia’s internal political situation. The piece appears to have been deliberately crafted, perhaps even commissioned, to spread fear through unfounded allegations and distorted facts. Its content demonstrates a clear disregard for Mongolia’s democratic achievements and seems designed to mislead international audiences in pursuit of undisclosed and self-serving objectives. The article’s baseless attempt to link Mongolia’s domestic affairs to its relations with neighboring countries is both irresponsible and harmful.
While The Times repeatedly cites so-called “government sources,” it is regrettable that the publication failed to present a balanced account, neglecting to reflect the broader context and disregarding other credible sources. There is reason to believe that these alleged sources may, in fact, be individuals who have lost political power and are now intent on deflecting attention from their past transgressions at any cost. That they would compromise Mongolia’s reputation on the international stage to protect narrow personal interests amounts to nothing less than a betrayal of the nation.
The recent events in Mongolia are a direct expression of the public’s legitimate aspirations for justice. The people of Mongolia, as free citizens of a democratic state, have exercised their rights peacefully, without external interference, and have clearly articulated their demands—showcasing the strength and resilience of our democracy. This has been duly noted by international journalists and independent observers.
As the supreme legislative authority representing the will of the people, the State Great Khural continues to function independently, in strict adherence to democratic principles and the rule of law. Within this framework, the new Prime Minister was appointed in full compliance with our laws and constitutional procedures. Allegations that these developments reflect an attempt to weaken Parliament or establish one-man rule were categorically and unequivocally refuted by the President of Mongolia in his remarks before Parliament.
It is telling that such unfounded claims have appeared solely in The Times, whereas other respected international media outlets have reported on Mongolia’s situation with fairness, accuracy, and balance. The people of Mongolia are discerning and well-informed. They engage critically with information, weighing it against the realities they witness firsthand. Accordingly, the public has seen through these falsehoods and has spoken out forcefully in defense of our democratic values, while rightly demanding transparency regarding the origins and motives behind such disinformation.
Since embracing democracy in 1990, Mongolia has built a state founded on the rule of law, civil liberties, multi-party governance, and freedom of the press. While it is natural for debate and differences of opinion to arise on matters such as economic policy or development strategy, on issues that concern our sovereignty, national security, and foreign policy, the Mongolian people and political institutions have always stood united. Our independent, multi-pillared, and peace-oriented foreign policy, established over three decades ago, has safeguarded our nation from external threats and undue influence.
In this context, any attempt to exploit foreign factors for narrow political gain within our domestic discourse is deeply irresponsible. Such actions risk undermining our country’s hard-earned international reputation, jeopardizing friendly relations with neighboring states, and ultimately threatening Mongolia’s sovereignty and national security.

Published Date:2025-06-17