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Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
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Ухнаагийн Хүрэлсүx
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Khurelsukh in 2024
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| 6th President of Mongolia | |
| Assumed office 25 June 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene Gombojavyn Zandanshatar |
| Preceded by | Khaltmaagiin Battulga |
| 30th Prime Minister of Mongolia | |
| In office 4 October 2017 – 27 January 2021 |
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| President | Khaltmaagiin Battulga |
| Deputy | Ölziisaikhany Enkhtüvshin Yangugiin Sodbaatar |
| Preceded by | Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat |
| Succeeded by | Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia | |
| In office 23 July 2016 – 4 October 2017 |
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| Prime Minister | Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat |
| Preceded by | Tserendashiin Oyunbaatar |
| Succeeded by | Ölziisaikhany Enkhtüvshin |
| In office 10 December 2014 – 6 August 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Chimediin Saikhanbileg |
| Preceded by | Dendev Terbishdagva |
| Succeeded by | Tserendashiin Oyunbaatar |
| Chairman of the Mongolian People's Party | |
| In office 21 November 2017 – 25 June 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Miyeegombyn Enkhbold |
| Succeeded by | Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene |
| Member of State Great Khural | |
| In office 2000–2004 |
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| Constituency | Khentii Province |
| In office 2004–2008 |
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| Constituency | Khentii Province |
| In office 2012–2012 |
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| Constituency | Proportional representation |
| In office 2020–2021 |
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| Constituency | Khentii Province |
| Minister for Emergency Situations | |
| In office 2004–2006 |
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| President | Natsagiin Bagabandi Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
| Prime Minister | Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj |
| Minister for Professional Inspection | |
| In office 2006–2008 |
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| President | Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
| Prime Minister | Miyeegombyn Enkhbold Sanjiin Bayar |
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| Born | 14 June 1968 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian People's Republic |
| Political party | Mongolian People's Party |
| Spouse | Luvsandorjiin Bolortsetseg |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | Defense University of Mongolia National University of Mongolia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mongolian People's Republic |
| Branch/service | Mongolian People's Army |
| Years of service | 1985-1990 |
| Rank | Colonel |
Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (born 14 June 1968) is a well-known Mongolian politician. He is currently the sixth president of Mongolia, a role he has held since 2021. Before becoming president, he was the prime minister from 2017 to 2021. He was also elected to the Parliament of Mongolia four times.
Khürelsükh has held many important jobs in the Mongolian government. He was the Minister for Emergency Situations and the Minister for Professional Inspection. He also served as a deputy prime minister twice. Within his political party, the Mongolian People's Party, he was the secretary-general and later its chairman.
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Early Life and Education
Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh was born on June 14, 1968, in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. His father was from Khentii Province, which is why Khürelsükh chose that area to represent in parliament later on.
When he was young, his family found a small bronze axe near a hot spring. This led them to name him Khürelsükh, which means 'bronze axe'. He has an older brother, an older sister, and two younger brothers.
School and University
Khürelsükh finished Secondary School No. 2 in 1985. He then went to the University of Defense, graduating in 1989 with a degree in political studies. He also studied public administration and law at the National University of Mongolia. He finished these studies in 1994 and 2000.
Military Service
From 1989 to 1990, Khürelsükh served in the Mongolian People's Army. He was a political deputy in Unit 1152. He was one of the first military officers in Mongolia to leave the army to keep his political party membership. He holds the rank of colonel.
Political Journey
Khürelsükh began his political career in the early 1990s. He worked for the Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party. He was one of the youngest officers there.
He became an adviser for the party's group in parliament in 1994. Later, he became the general director of the Youth Development Center for the party. This led him to start the Mongolian Democratic Socialist Youth Federation (MDSYF) in 1997. He led this group until 2005.
In the 1990s, Khürelsükh became well-known for organizing protests and hunger strikes. These actions were against the political situation at that time.
Rising in Government
In 2000, Khürelsükh was elected as a member of parliament for the first time. He served two terms in the State Great Khural, which is Mongolia's parliament. During his second term, he became the Minister of Emergency Situations (2004-2006) and then the Minister of Professional Inspection (2006-2008).
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He also became a member of the Governing Board of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in 2000. In 2008, he was chosen as the Secretary-General of the party. He held this role until 2012.
In 2012, Khürelsükh was elected to parliament for a third time. In 2013, he was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia. He served in this role for four years. In 2017, he received an award from the United Nations for his work in reducing disaster risks.
Becoming Prime Minister
In October 2017, Mongolia's parliament approved Khürelsükh as the 30th prime minister. He took over after the previous prime minister was removed from office. When he was confirmed, Khürelsükh promised that his government would bring justice. He also warned his cabinet members not to do anything illegal.
One of his biggest projects as prime minister was building an oil refinery plant in Dornogobi province. This plant, built with help from India, can process enough crude oil to meet Mongolia's needs.
He also worked to improve Mongolia's relationships with other countries. In April 2018, he visited China and signed many agreements worth a lot of money.
In September 2018, Khürelsükh visited the United States. This visit helped Mongolia and the US become strategic partners. During this trip, he met with the Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. They signed an agreement for a $350 million project to improve water in Mongolia.
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Khürelsükh also helped improve relations between Japan and North Korea. He visited Japan in December 2018 and met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. They discussed working closely together and signed agreements on environmental cooperation. They also talked about the New Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
He also visited South Korea in January 2018, meeting with President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon.
Khürelsükh represented Mongolia at the United Nations General Assembly. He spoke about important issues like inequality, human rights, and climate change.
In 2020, Khürelsükh led his Mongolian People's Party to a big win in the parliamentary election. His party was praised for reducing air pollution in Ulaanbaatar and keeping the country relatively safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, he resigned as prime minister in January 2021 due to public protests about health services. He continued to serve as a member of parliament.
Party Leadership
Khürelsükh played a key role in changing the name of his party back to the Mongolian People's Party. The party's name had been changed to "Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party" in 1924. In 2010, under the leadership of Sükhbaataryn Batbold, Khürelsükh helped bring back the original name.
Presidential Election 2021
On May 2, 2021, the Mongolian People's Party chose Khürelsükh as their candidate for the presidential election. The election was held on June 9. Khürelsükh started his official campaign in his home province of Khentii. Before the election, polls showed he was the most popular politician in Mongolia.
Presidency (2021–present)
Khürelsükh became the President of Mongolia on June 25, 2021. The ceremony took place in the Great Hall of the State Palace. Before the ceremony, he and his wife visited the Statue of Chinggis Khaan to show their respect.
As president, he has appointed important officials. These include the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President and the Secretary of the National Security Council. He also appointed advisors for different areas like legal policy, economic policy, and foreign policy.
In September 2022, President Khürelsükh attended a meeting in Uzbekistan. There, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Key Roles Held
- President of Mongolia (2021–present)
- Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces (2021–present)
- Prime Minister of Mongolia (2017–2021)
- Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia (2016–2017)
- Secretary-General of the Mongolian People's Party (2008–2012)
- Minister for Professional Inspection (2006–2008)
- Minister for Emergency Situations (2004–2006)
- Head of the Social Democracy Mongolian Youth Union (1997–2004)
Personal Life
Khürelsükh is married and has two daughters. His wife works as a kindergarten teacher. His oldest daughter is a university lecturer who teaches about human rights.
He enjoys playing guitar with his band, called 'Pals', which he formed when he turned 50. He is also a big fan of motorbikes and founded the Harley-Davidson fan club in Mongolia.
See also
In Spanish: Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh para niños
- Cabinet of Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
