President Ts.Elbegdorj attends ‘Silk Road’ session as panelist

Politics
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2017-01-20 13:35:17

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, who is attending the 47th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, has participated in a session ‘Silk Road’ as a panelist.

The session discussed on how political efforts and investment infrastructure, targeted to develop the modern Silk Road that connects Asia and Europe will influence economic growth and integration of the two regions. Investments into industrialization, e-economy, trade and energy sectors, which will develop following the Silk Road were on focus of the discussion.

The President said that green technology should be used in ‘Silk Road’ projects and from now on ,attention should be given to operating trains in route Asia- Europe with renewable energy.

President Ts.Elbegdorj mentioned that Presidents of Mongolia, Russia and China held a trilateral meeting last year and signed an agreement on establishing economic corridor, which connects the three countries.  

“ – Mongolia hosted ASEM last year, where 53 heads of states participated. One of main subjects that reflected in the Ulaanbaatar Declaration of the meeting was about being connected through Silk Road. Obviously, Mongolia has a big plan to participate in this major project. Historically, Mongolia is a founder of Silk Road. The basis of free trade which connected Asia and Europe was founded during the Mongolian Empire. As you know, Mongolia established the biggest empire on earth, governed by Chinggis Khaan and Khubilai Khaan. It means Silk Road cannot exist without Mongolia. Participation in the Silk Road is a big ambition of Mongolia” he said.

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