An international exposition opened here Wednesday featuring advanced machinery and technology in highway construction in Ulaanbaatar city.

Companies from China, South Korea, Japan, Russia and Mongolia participated in the two-day event.

Organizers said that the exposition was aimed at promoting exchanges of experience and information in the sector and building business partnerships.

In addition, the Mongolian government also expected the event to introduce foreign capital and technology into Mongolia.

the Government has planned to provide road network connectivity between Ulaanbaatar City and 21 aimag centers by 2016. The Capital City, Ulaanbaatar, is currently connected to only 9 aimags with paved roads.