Border Guards Mark Their 80th Anniversary

The 80th anniversary of the Border Protection Service Organization in Mongolia took place last week. To mark the anniversary, a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial of Mongolian Border Guard Heroes, a photography exhibition, an arts exhibition depicting veteran border guards, a meeting of the honor guard, as well as a concert were held on Friday.

On Saturday, a ceremonial military march was also organized at the Central Stadium. Brigade General and Chief of General Authority for Border Protection, Sh.Lkhachinjav, officiated the march. He told reporters, “Ever since its establishment, the Border Protection Service Organization has been perfectly fulfilling its high-responsibility, demanding duties of protecting the border of our home country, and ensuring the safety of Mongolian citizens. For the last 80years, 14 border guard heroes and hundreds of gallant border guards have been born from the service. We will fulfill our duty with full honor, sustaining the good reputation of our border service in the future.”

Border guard delegates, veteran border guards and athletes from the Khilchin Sports Committee participated in the...