Lithuania and Mongolia to strengthen economic ties

  • 2012-04-16

VILNIUS - Representatives of nine Lithuanian business companies in consulting, banking, higher education, environmental protection and catering are taking part in a business forum in Ulan Bator, held by Mongolian Chamber of Commerce.

The delegation, which will be visiting Mongolia on April 16-17, is headed by Lithuania's Deputy Foreign Minister Asta Skaisgiryte Liauskiene.

The visit aims at strengthening Lithuanian-Mongolian economic cooperation. The main focus will be given to promoting export of Lithuanian goods and services to Mongolia.

The delegation from Lithuania will meet with potential partners in Mongolia and visit some local companies. Lithuanians will discuss with Mongolia's officials opportunities of cooperating in bilateral trade, transport connections between the countries, they will also present Lithuanian higher education opportunities.