Lithuanian government gives greenlight to set up representation to OECD

Some 438,000 euros have been earmarked for the representation, which is to open in Paris on December 1, this year, with another 610,000 euros to be allocated next year and 645,000 euros in 2020 and 2021 each.

It is planned to establish three diplomatic posts and two administrative, technical or service staff positions, as well as to appoint four special attaches, for finance, economics, education and science, and social protection and labor.

Related Post

The Foreign Ministry, which drafted the government resolution, says the office’s key tasks will include facilitating the participation of Lithuanian institutions in OECD activities and ensuring the representation of Lithuanian interests in the activities of OECD committees and working groups.

According to the ministry, there are about 250 committees and working groups in the OECD, and more than 700 events take place annually.

Share

Recent Posts

  • Culture

Lens on Movement: Ukrainian and Lithuanian Photos at Luxembourg’s European Mobility Week

Celebrating the European Mobility Week (16-22 September), the City of Bissen in Luxembourg will present…

3 days ago
  • Economy

Lithuanians will have to open their wallets even wider: goods and services will become more expensive

According to TV3.lt, Swedbank economists raise their GDP growth forecast for Lithuania and believe the…

1 week ago
  • Economy

Janulevičius. Lithuania’s economy looks better than Estonia’s or Latvia’s, but we shouldn’t be happy about it

From Q1 2022 onwards, Estonia has been in a prolonged recession. Yes, we also had…

2 weeks ago
  • Tribune

EMBank’s earnings for the first half of 2024 have increased by over 50%

European Merchant Bank (EMBank), a provider of financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, has…

2 weeks ago
  • Latest

Resorting to anger when it should be apologising: experts on Gabrielius Landsbergis

As the debate on the Landsbergis' assets continues in the public sphere, political analysts are…

2 weeks ago
  • Economy

Preliminary housing purchase contract – what not to be afraid of and what to check before signing

A preliminary contract is usually signed when buying a new dwelling directly from the developer…

1 month ago