Adamkus expects a new impetus for cooperation between Lithuania and Kaliningrad

  • 2007-02-28
  • By TBT staff

LITHUANIAN PRESIDENT: "We can solve many problems through cooperation."

VILNIUS - During the meeting with Governor of the Russian Kaliningrad enclave Georgy Boos who is currently on a visit to Vilnius, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus said he believed that the Kaliningrad days that are taking place in Vilnius this week would lead to new steps in the development of economical cooperation between Lithuania and the Kaliningrad enclave.

In his turn, Mr. Boos spoke about the presentation of Kaliningrad's cultural and economic projects at the Days of Kaliningrad Region. He also told the President Adamkus about the meetings held between the representatives of Kaliningrad Region with Lithuanian experts and officials.

President Adamkus expressed hope that their meeting would give an impulse to the development of cooperation between Lithuania and Kaliningrad Region.

It was noted at the meeting that Lithuanian businesses contributes to Kaliningrad's economic growth. Mr. Adamkus underlined that bureaucratic barriers to the development of business and the establishment of private companies should be reduced to improve the economy of the Kaliningrad region and its competitiveness.

According to President Adamkus, Lithuania is searching for the optimal solution to avert any obstacles for the residents of Kaliningrad Region traveling across Lithuania after the enlargement of the Schengen area. "The current conditions of successful cargo transit across Lithuania testify that many problems can be resolved through cooperation," said Mr. Adamkus.

Among the other issues discussed were border demarcation issues and the modernization of border crossing points. President Adamkus urged to start border demarcation work as soon as possible and to create a better climate for regional cooperation.