Mongolian state leaders pay respect to Chingis Khaan Monument

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj, the Speaker of State Great Khural Z.Enkhbold and the Prime Minister N.Altanhuyag Monday paid respect to the Great Chingis Khaan monument on his 851st anniversary. The ceremony was also attended by members of the State Great Khural, the Government and senior state servicemen. Celebrating Mongolia’s Pride Day--the name of this day--the PMinister, the Speaker and the Economic Development Minister N.Batbayar, and S.Byambatsogt, S.Odontuya, L.Erdenechimeg MPs and others were present at a ceremony of setting fire to the State hearth. At the ceremony, the Economic Development Minister reminded that Mongolian people make connection with the Sky through the Fire, and regarded the action as a beginning of a new Renaissance for Mongolians. Previous years, the fire setting ceremony would be celebrated on the National Freedom day, December 29. The most important event of the Mongolian Pride day in 2012 was putting the portraits of Mongolian Great Khans in the State Ger of the State House.