Government honors servicemen before Army Day

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Contemporary Army of Mongolia, also known as the Mongolian Army Day (March 18), a ceremonial meeting of generals, officers and other servicemen, as well as veterans, was held Thursday. The Prime Minister Ch.Saikhanbileg gave a congratulatory speech for the celebration of the first victory by Mongolian militia and the founding of modern Armed forces. He stressed that it is an integral part of the state policy to build a capacity of the Armed forces and improve a preparedness, as the Armed forces are the key instrument that executes the defense duty of the state. The Premier underlined that a number of people served in the army have increased with the “Student Soldier” program, facilitating their qualifications for state services in the future and improving the preparedness of the army.