Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh

Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh in 2019

Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (Mongolian: Ухнаагийн Хүрэлсүх; born 14 June 1968) is a Mongolian politician. He is currently the President of Mongolia since 25 June 2021, previously serving as the Prime Minister in 2017–2021 and Deputy Prime Minister in 2016–2017.

Quotes

• There is necessity to build hospitals, including that provide cardiac treatment and organ transplant. We can save large amount of money once we could build several large hospitals, the country needs.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2020) cited in: "PM visits State Central First Hospital" in Mongolian National News Agency, 21 September 2020.

• Mongolia and China are friendly neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, with many important buildings in Ulaanbaatar that were built with the help of Chinese friends, witnessing the friendship between the two neighbors.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2022) cited in: "CREC4-built sewage plant in Ulaanbaatar reaches new milestone" in China Daily, 6 July 2022.

• In today's complex reality, we should always strive to learn from the mistakes of the past, uphold mutual trust, understanding and respect, and make every effort to resolve any misunderstanding, conflict or war by peaceful means and dialogue.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2022) cited in: "Mongolia Is Keen to Distance Itself From Moscow and Beijing" in Foreign Policy, 27 October 2022.

• I am well pleased, that thanks to our (Mongolia–Azerbaijan) joint efforts the mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation is strengthening in many areas. Furthermore, I am confident that the bilateral cooperation will be enriched with economic content by expanding in the fields of agriculture, transportation and tourism.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2023) cited in: "President of Mongolia sends letter to President Ilham Aliyev on occasion of May 28 - Independence Day" in Azernews, 6 June 2023.

• Mongolia has actively supported and collaborated on initiatives proposed by United Nations member states to advance sustainable development in mountainous regions, combat climate change and enhance adaptation and resilience.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2024) cited in: "Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia is Keen to Preserve the Balance of the Mountain Ecosystem" in Mongolian National News Agency, 13 November 2024.

• With a profound awareness of our duty to safeguard the sacred hearth of the Great Mongol Empire established by Genghis Khan, let us cherish and honor the values of statehood, preserve and pass on our precious cultural heritage and history to future generations, promote harmony, uphold righteousness, observe proper conduct, and work together to advance and develop Mongolia.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2024) cited in: "President Khurelsukh Extends New Year Greetings" in Mongolian National News Agency, 31 December 2024.

• We need to urgently establish a comprehensive and modernized cancer treatment and research facility that meets international standards. With Mongolia's expanding foreign relations, we intend to advance this project through international cooperation and not rely solely on the State Budget. Cancer incidence is increasing each year, and without the timely completion of this facility, the World Health Organization estimates that cancer rates in Mongolia will double by 2040.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2025) cited in: "The Second National Oncology Center to Be Commissioned in 2030" in Mongolian National News Agency, 6 January 2025.

• You (Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat) had dedicated your entire life to the service to your country (Mongolia), from an ordinary herder to the president of the country, from a mining engineer to a minister, scientist and academician.
  • Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (2025) cited in: "Mongolia Bids Farewell to Honorable Ochirbat Punsalmaa" in Mongolian National News Agency, 24 January 2025.