4.Mongolia shall not abide by any international treaty or other instruments incompatible with its Constitution. Article Eleven 1.The duty of the State shall be to secure the country's independence, and ensure national security and public order. 2.Mongolia shall have armed forces for self-defense. The structure and organization of the armed forces and rules of military service shall be determined by law. Article Twelve 1.The symbols of the independence and sovereignty of Mongolia are the State Emblem, the Banner, the Flag, the Seal and the Anthem. 2.The State Emblem, the Banner, the Flag and the Anthem shall express the historical tradition, the aspiration, the unity, the justice and the spirit of the people of Mongolia. 3.The State Emblem shall be of circular shape with the white lotus serving as its base and the "Never-ending Tumen Nasan" pattern forming its outer frame, as well as the main background of the Emblem is of blue color which signifying the eternal blue sky. In the center of the Emblem a combination of the Precious Steed and the Golden Soyombo sign is depicted as an expression of the independence, sovereignty and spirit of Mongolia. In the upper part of the Emblem the Chandmani (Wish-granting Jewel) sign symbolizes the past, the present and the future. In the lower part of the Emblem the sign of the Wheel which symbolizes continued prosperity with the green color mountain pattern conveying the notion of "Mother Earth" is depicted respectively. The Wheel sign shall be entwined with the silk scarf Khadag in an expression of reverence and respect. 4.The traditional Great White Banner of the unified Mongolian Empire shall be a state ceremonial attribute/symbol of Mongolia. 5.The State Flag shall be colored with combination of red, blue and red. The blue color in the middle of the flag which is in proportion of one-third size, symbolizes "the eternal blue sky" and the red color on both sides symbolizes progress and prosperity. The Golden Soyombo sign shall be depicted on the red stripe nearest to the flag pole. The ratio of the width and length of the Flag shall be 1:2. 6.The State Seal having a lion-shaped handle, shall be of a square fore with the state Emblem in the center and the words "Mongol Uls" (Mongolia) inscribed on its both sides. The President shall be the holder of the State Seal. 7.The procedure for the ceremonial use of the State symbols and the text and melody of the State Anthem shall be stipulated by law. Article Thirteen 1.The capital city of the State shall be the city in which the State Supreme bodies/organs permanently sit. The capital city of Mongolia is the city of Ulaanbaatar. 2.The legal basis for the capital city shall be determined by law. CHAPTER TWO HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS Article Fourteen 1.All persons lawfully residing within Mongolia shall be equal before the law and the Court. 2.No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of ethnic origin, language, race, age, sex, social origin and status, property, occupation and position, religion, opinion and education. Every one shall be a person before the law. Article Fifteen