AKIPRESS.COM - Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mongolia confirmed that it will host the next JCI Regional Congress for Asia and Pacific (ASPAC) from June 8 to 11, 2017, in Ulaanbaatar, according to The UB Post.

A memorandum of cooperation in organizing ASPAC 2017 was signed with the Ulaanbaatar mayor's office. The mayor’s office pledged to actively support the organization of the next year’s ASPAC in Mongolia.

“Organizing ASPAC 2017 in Ulaanbaatar is a fantastic opportunity to promote Mongolia, in particular Ulaanbaatar, to the rest of the world. Through the conference, we will be able to improve national economic circulation and currency turnover, and enhance the social engagement of young people and the private sector,” said the mayor's office representative.

So far, nearly 4,000 JCI representatives have registered to participate in the regional congress.

Junior Chamber International is a non-profit international non-governmental organization of young people between 18 and 40 years old. It was founded in St. Louis in 1915, and encourages young people to become responsible citizens and to participate in efforts towards social and economic development, and international cooperation, good-will and understanding.