The 2nd China-Mongolia Expo and High Level Forum on China-Mongolia-Russia Cooperation kicks off in Hohhot, on Sept. 26, 2017. [Photo by Zhao Shan /China.org.cn]

Under the theme "Construct the China-Mongolia-Russia (CMR) Economic Corridor, embrace global win-win cooperation," this biennial event serves as an important platform and provides a new possibility of foreign exchange between China and its neighboring countries.

Li Jiheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region & Director-General of the Standing Committee of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony on Tuesday morning which stated that Inner Mongolia would actively pursue the neighborhood diplomacy of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness put forward by China's President Xi Jinping.

"As the host of the China-Mongolia Expo, Inner Mongolia will make full use of its advantages to create a sound environment to actively incorporate itself into the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing cooperation between China, Mongolia and Russia," Li Jiheng said.

"This Expo is vital for developing a China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership. Mongolian delegates will further understand China and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's industrious developments, advanced technologies and experience; Chinese delegates and foreign delegates can also know more about Mongolian economic and social developments," Sanjmyatav, Vice Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, said.

Before the opening ceremony, the leaders of China and Mongolia inspected the exhibition at Inner Mongolia International Convention and Exhibition Center and talked with worldwide exhibitors. "It's my second time to attend the China-Mongolia Expo. This Expo provides me opportunities to expand distribution channels. I plan to set up a factory in Hohhot later," said Erdenechuluun Ochir, a Mongolian exhibitor.

Russia is invited as the special guest to promote the influence of the Expo. Their involvement will speed up the construction of the CMR Economic Corridor, expand multilateral cooperation and promote progress in international exchanges.

This year's expo, the main venue of which covers a total exhibition area of 49,000 square meters, will end on September 30.