President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhaa worked in Mandalgobi city, Dundgobi aimag on January 24, where he met with local residents and herders and attended the 5th National Camel Herders’ Conference.
Opening the conference, the President expressed gratitude to herders—especially camel herders—for preserving traditional livestock husbandry knowledge and passing it down through generations. He noted that Mongolia’s camel population has doubled over the past 20 years, increasing from 254 thousand to 501 thousand, as a result of the hard work of herders.
He noted that the two-humped camel, known internationally as the “Mongolian camel,” has been revered since ancient times and immortalized in folklore, legends, songs, and poetry, making it a distinctive and proud part of Mongolia’s cultural heritage.
He emphasized that improving camel productivity, expanding processing capacity, and increasing herders’ incomes will require the active role and participation of camel herders, as well as close cooperation among the government, the private sector, and herders.
The President also outlined state policies aimed at supporting national production and boosting exports, including the “White Gold” and “Food Revolution” initiatives. He noted that camel wool—particularly from young camels and female camels—is comparable in quality to cashmere and that camel wool products are commanding high prices on the global market.
The conference featured discussions on camel culture preservation, climate change and desertification, cultural heritage protection, and the endangered Mongolian camel and enhancing its value.
Of the more than two million two-humped camels worldwide, around 500 thousand are found in Mongolia.

Published Date:2026-01-26