An international machinery exhibition related to mining and
construction sectors opened here Wednesday, drawing more than 200 companies
from 24 countries.

Mongolian Construction and Urban Development Minister Ts. Bayarsaikhan launched
the event, saying Mongolia is experiencing a big construction period.

Bayarsaikhan said the government is currently making efforts to push forward
100,000 housing projects, some big mining projects and railway and road
construction.

Bayarsaikhan said the development of building and construction sectors would
involve new technologies, equipment and techniques, and he hopes the exhibition
would be a wonderful platform for the beginning of cooperation between
participants and Mongolian organizations and companies.

Ling Yutian, from China”s Inner Mongolia North Heavy Industries Group
Corporation, told Xinhua that the company attaches great importance to the
Mongolian market.

The company hoped to use the exhibition to expand its market share in Mongolia
and strengthen its cooperation with Mongolian partners, Ling said.

Latest machines and cutting-edge techniques related to the mining and
construction sectors are showcased in the exhibition.

Meetings will also be organized between Mongolian customers and international
exhibitors to provide opportunities for cooperation.