Ulaanbaatar. Economic collaboration and connectivity, global and regional challenges: these are the topics of the 11th Asia-Europe (ASEM) summit scheduled today and tomorrow in Mongolia where Minister Paolo Gentiloni will participate. 31 European delegations and 22 Asian delegations are expected. Two years since the last summit in Milan, this year the global economic situation with a focus on the strengthening of policies towards economic growth as well interregional commercial and investment flows. Digital and transport connectivity will also be discussed. The summit will also offer the opportunity to exchange opinions on the way in which to confront current and future challenges in terms of international stability, sustainable development, terrorism, climate change and migration. (9colonne)