Mogolian Ambassador to Korea Sukhbold Sukhee speaks during the country's National Day reception in Seoul, Friday. All photos provided by Embassy of Mongolia in Seoul
By Kim Hyun-bin
Mongolian Ambassador to Korea Sukhbold Sukhee celebrated the centennial of the proclamation of the Mongolian People’s Republic and the adoption of Mongolia's first constitution during a reception held in Seoul on Friday.
The ambassador expressed his delight in commemorating this historic milestone alongside esteemed friends and colleagues, emphasizing the significance of the proclamation and the constitution as foundational pillars of Mongolia's freedom and sovereignty.
“A hundred years ago, the Mongolian people drafted and adopted the first constitution in their history. This constitution is a fundamental document that declared the existence of Mongolia as a nation and defined our future destiny as an independent and sovereign country recognized by the world,” Sukhbold said.
“As the constitution secured Mongolian state independence and sovereignty, the first constitution is of immense value to our independence. This day, which commemorates the centennial, is also a National Pride Day for Mongolians to be proud of their independence and nation.”
He also outlined Mongolia's constitutional evolution, noting that the country has adopted three constitutions to adapt to political, social and economic changes.
“The most recent new democratic constitution, adopted in 1992, is now in effect. We, Mongolians, ensured the freedom, independence and sovereignty of the state under this constitution and opened the gateway for establishing friendly ties with all nations around the world,” he said, emphasizing Mongolia's diplomatic relations with all 192 member states of the United Nations.
Sukhbold was appointed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Korea this June and presented his credentials to President Yoon Suk Yeol on Oct. 28.
Mongolian traditional musicians perform during the National Day reception in Seoul, Friday.
“During my tenure as ambassador, I will strive with all my efforts to enrich the friendly relations and cooperation between our two countries with new content in all socioeconomic spheres and make it my priority to reach each and every Mongolian living and working here in the Republic of Korea,” he said.
He celebrated the robust bilateral ties between Korea and Mongolia, which have grown since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1990.
“Our bilateral cooperation has deepened in all areas, including politics, economics, humanities and culture, and elevated to a ‘strategic partnership.’ In the upcoming year, we plan many events and activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea,” he said.
Concluding his speech, the ambassador expressed optimism for the future, saying, “It is my pleasure to inform you that the two sides are actively engaging to further expand the scope of cooperation in politics, security, economics, trade, investment, education, science, technology, environment, health, culture and tourism, as well as people-to-people ties and collaboration on the regional and international stage building on our ‘strategic partnership.’”
He ended with a heartfelt wish, “May Mongolia prosper under the might of the Eternal Blue Sky, and the friendship between the people of Mongolia and Korea grow ever stronger.”
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