Continuing his official visit to Italy, President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Milan to take part in a Mongolian-Italian business forum, to meet with city and regional officials, and to pay a visit to the historic football club Inter-Milan.

The president met with Lombardy Region President R.Formigoni to discuss ways of increasing cooperation, especially as it relates to the development of small- and medium-sized businesses, the processing of raw materials, high technology, and the training of specialists.  The two men also discussed the importance of fostering cooperation between businesses.

Elbegdorj also called on Milan Mayor J.Pisapia. Mayor Pisapia noted that relations and cooperation between Milan and Ulaanbaatar have intensified in recent years.

Elbegdorj thanked the Mayor for organizing the Mongolian-Italian business forum in Milan, and said Mongolian organizations are planning to take part in the Expo International fair in Milan in 2015. He added that Ulaanbaatar and Milan have opportunities to cooperate in the culture, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors.

The two sides have agreed to organize a week of Italian festivities in Ulaanbaatar next March and a week of Mongolian festivities in Milan next September.