Chairman of the Parliament of Mongolia Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Tulia Ackson held an official meeting on July 31, Montsame reported with reference to the Media and Public Relations Department of the Parliament of Mongolia.
The Chairman of the Parliament of Mongolia expressed gratitude for the cooperation with and support from the IPU and member countries in strengthening democracy and refining legislative activities.
Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve highlighted that, following the mixed electoral system implemented according to the revised Constitution of Mongolia, the number of Parliament Members increased to 126, 32 of whom are women, noting that this made Mongolia one of the leading countries in Asia in terms of women's participation in Parliament, marking notable progress toward achieving the goals set by the IPU.
Chairman Amarbayasgalan stated that an initiative proposal is under preparation to establish an advisory body on Land Degradation and Desertification under the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development of the IPU in connection with the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to be held in Mongolia, expressing confidence that the IPU will actively support this initiative.
President of the IPU Tulia Ackson emphasized the IPU's support for Mongolia's efforts to enhance gender equality, noting that cooperation between Parliaments and the IPU plays a vital role in fostering an equal and accessible future for all.
President Tulia Ackson, who works focusing on matters of strengthening women and enhancing gender equality, asserted that the IPU will support the initiative reflected in the strategic plan of the Mongolian Parliament aimed at safeguarding human rights and creating a people-centered legal environment.

Published Date:2025-08-05