# Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan

Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan (Mongolian: Дашзэгвийн Амарбаясгалан), also referred to as Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve (born 27 November 1981) is a Mongolian politician, Chairman of the State Great Khural (Parliament) and a member of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP). Amarbayasgalan was born and raised in Taishir sum, Gobi-Altai Province.
Prior to assuming the position of chairman of the State Great Khural, Amarbayasgalan was the Secretary General of the ruling Mongolian People's Party, after the party's landslide victory in the 2016 Mongolian legislative elections. He was elected to an unprecedented fourth term as Secretary General of the Mongolian People’s Party in 2021 and is often considered part of the next generation of leadership in the country. He is a social democrat, is regarded as center-left and progressive.

## Early Life

Born as the youngest of four children in a family from Gobi-Altai Province, Amarbayasgalan grew up in a household dedicated to public service and progress. His father, Dugeriin Dashzegve, was a lifelong agricultural leader, serving as the head of the “Jaran Jil Cooperative” and a prominent local party figure. Dashzegve made significant contributions to improving livestock breeds and developing high-yield dairy and meat cattle, notably establishing a core herd of “Norwegian Red” cattle with imported high-quality genetics.
Amarbayasgalan’s mother, Lamjavyn Norjin, was a respected educator who dedicated her life to teaching and mentoring thousands of students, leaving a lasting impact on the nation’s educational system.

## Education

Amarbayasgalan completed his secondary education at Gobi-Altai Province’s First Secondary School (1988–1998). He earned his degree in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering with a specialization in Information and Measurement Electronics from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (1998–2002). Later, he pursued a Master’s degree in Political Science at the National University of Mongolia (2010–2012), combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of political systems.

## Political career
### Early days (2007–2016)

Amarbayasgalan joined the Mongolian People's Party in 1998 as a young student and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the leader of the 37th Party cell in Bayanzurkh district in 2007. His leadership during the 2008 Mongolian legislative election campaign garnered significant recognition, and he became the youngest Citizens’ Representative to be elected that year at just 26 years old, representing Bayanzurkh district in the Ulaanbaatar City Citizens’ Representative Council.
As a young leader Amarbayasgalan was appointed as the Head of the Communications and Public Relations Division of the Mongolian People's Party by then-Secretary General Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. In this role, he played a key part in strengthening the party’s public engagement and modernizing its communications strategies.
In 2012, Amarbayasgalan was re-elected to the Ulaanbaatar City Citizens’ Representative Council. Despite the MPP’s defeat in both local and national elections, he emerged as a prominent voice in opposition.
As the MPP group leader, he successfully advocated for a 1 billion MNT budget allocation to the National Cancer Center, enabling the purchase and installation of equipment for liver transplantation surgeries. This was a landmark achievement that allowed Mongolian patients to access life-saving procedures domestically, reducing reliance on expensive treatments abroad.

### Secretary General (2016 – 2024)

Amarbayasgalan was first appointed as the Secretary General of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) on December 12, 2016, during the party's 7th Conference. His leadership coincided with the party's landslide victory in the 2016 parliamentary elections, which reestablished the MPP as Mongolia's dominant political force. Under his leadership, the MPP implemented structural and organizational changes, strengthening its political strategy and public engagement. This allowed the party to consolidate its position as Mongolia's leading political force.
At the 28th Party Congress on November 23, 2017, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa was elected Chairman of the Party, and Amarbayasgalan was re-elected Secretary General, cementing his role as a key figure in the party’s leadership team. At the 30th Party Congress in 2021, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene was elected Chairman of the Party, and the First Party Conference reaffirmed Amarbayasgalan’s position as Secretary General for a fourth term on December 8, 2021.
During his time as Secretary General, Amarbayasgalan focused on modernizing the party's operations, introducing data-driven strategies, and fostering a more inclusive and transparent political culture.

## Professional Experience

* 2000 - 2007: General Manager and Director at "Soyombo Printing" LLC
* 2007 - 2009: Head of Marketing and Planning Division at "Mongol Post" SOE
* 2009 - 2012: Head of the Press, Media, and Public Relations Division of the Mongolian People's Party Secretariat
* 2008 - 2020: Member and Leader of the Mongolian People's Party Caucus at the Ulaanbaatar City Citizens' Representative Council; Chairman of the Council's Executive Board
* 2009 - 2014: Deputy Chairman of the Mongolian Youth Federation
* 2015 - 2016: Secretary for Electoral Affairs of the Mongolian People's Party
* 2016 - 2022: Secretary-General of the Mongolian People's Party
* 2022.08.30 - 2024.07.02: Member of the Government, Minister, and Chief Cabinet Secretary of Mongolia
* 2024.07.02 - Present: Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia

## Personal life

Amarbayasgalan resides with his wife and their four children, maintaining a family-oriented life alongside his public service career.