T.Dorjkhand, Chairman of HUN Party, responded to journalists’ questions on current political issues today, May 21, 2025.
Addressing criticism over the formation of a joint government with the People’s Party and the Democratic Party, Dorjkhand acknowledged that the People’s Party might have fared better politically had it stayed in opposition. “If they had not joined the government, they could have positioned themselves as a strong opposition force and possibly won more seats in local elections. But that would have served the interests of the HUN Party, not the interests of Mongolia,” he said.
He emphasized that the HUN Party’s decision to join the coalition was guided by national interest, citing the vision of S.Zorig, who advocated for putting Mongolia first over personal or party ambition. “We made this decision based on principle, and we stand by it,” he added.
T.Dorjkhand described the current global situation as unprecedented in the last hundred years, marked by instability and rising geopolitical tension. “Trump's tariffs are shaking the world. Not only Mongolia, which has a population of 3.5 million, but also the Arabic countries with 300 million people, are uniting. Asia is coming together. European leaders, too, are calling for unity. We must do the same.”
He expressed confidence that the coalition formed by the three parties with the most seats was the right step forward. However, he addressed the People’s Party directly: “Be responsible. You take pride in your 100-year history. But do you put the interests of your party above those of Mongolia?”
He questioned whether the People’s Party, on its own, could navigate Mongolia through the current economic challenges, warning of a looming 60–80% risk of economic collapse. “Can all 68 of your members solve this crisis with one voice? I don’t think so.”
And T.Dorjkhand cautioned “This will create a situation where the government changes after six months, similar to the situation when the Democratic Party was majority in 1996-2000. Who needs such a situation? In the end, there is nothing to hide, and we will enter the game of going to the presidential government”.

Published Date:2025-05-22