PRESIDENT’S SON SERVED IN SOUTH SUDAN

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The President's son E.Erdene served in the Republic of South Sudan at the United Nations Mission together with 850 Mongolian peacekeepers from March 4 to November 27 of 2013. More than 200 peacekeepers of the second contingent returned home last Saturday after the nine-month operations in the country. Upon arriving, they were granted state prizes by Ts.Elbegdorj, the President and Commander-in-Chief of Mongolia's Armed Forces. Information about Erdene in Sudan was not sounded in view of security matters. A medical doctor by profession, E.Erdene received the Medal for Peace from his father Mr Elbegdorj at the ceremony held in the "Chingis Khaan" international airport. While some high officials try to send their children to famous foreign universities, a military service of the President’s son in a world hot spot is the first case in Mongolia. The State Head Elbegdorj also served in the military service, working as a correspondent of the "Ulaan Od" newspaper that used to be functioned by the Armed Forces.