Deputy
Prime Minister M. Enkhbold and other senior government and sport officials of
Mongolia visited Kingston in Surrey to determine if Mongolia should base its
Olympic team in there during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Mongolian
delegation was a guest of Surrey County Council at County Hall on Wednesday
morning before being taken on a tour of some of the county”s sports facilities.

The
visit was also an opportunity to strengthen business and cultural ties with
Mongolia following a previous visit to Surrey in February. Denise
Saliagopoulos, Surrey County Council”s Cabinet Member for Community Services
and the 2012 Games, said: “We were delighted to welcome our friends from
Mongolia.During these difficult economic times the county council must do its
bit to help local businesses and London 2012 offers us a golden opportunity to
do this.

“We”ve
been nurturing relationships with foreign nations to encourage them to base
their Olympic teams in Surrey during the Games.However, we want these
relationships to have a lasting legacy long after the last medal has been won.
The work the county council is doing now will enhance business links between
Surrey companies and foreign firms in years to come. We also want to enhance
cultural links, particularly among our schools, so our children can learn more
about the world around them.”