The scientific conference on “Parliamentary Continuity”, held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Mongolia’s permanent parliament, concluded today, September 12, 2025, at the State Palace.

During the event, Deputy Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) B. Purevdorj extended congratulations on the 35th anniversary to the State Small Hural, members of parliament from various terms, Secretariat specialists, advisors, and staff who contributed significantly to the establishment of the permanent parliamentary system.

At the beginning of the afternoon session, J. Sanchir, a researcher from the University of Oxford, UK, delivered a presentation on “International Trends in the Study of Parliamentarism and Governance.”

He noted, “In Mongolia, the concept of parliament has shifted from the official status of ‘the supreme state body’ in the 1992 Constitution to a framework of ‘accountability and consultation’ in recent years. Discussions in the State Great Hural (Parliament) are not only about passing laws but also reconstruct ideas of ‘democracy,’ ‘state accountability,’ and ‘the people’s interests,’ thereby shaping citizens’ political perceptions.”

He also highlighted that in the UK, parliamentary studies focus on procedures, rules, and committee dynamics, serving as a model for sustainable institutional development. In contrast, in countries such as Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, parliamentary studies have largely remained within the framework of “transitional democracy,” with few in-depth institutional analyses; the quality of research often fluctuates depending on political cycles.

The scientific conference continued with panel discussions, during which participants asked questions and engaged in dialogue with the presenters.