President Gitanas Nausėda addressed the international scientific conference “The Three Seas Initiative: One Concept, Different Approaches?”.
Addressing the participants of the conference remotely, the Head of State stressed that Lithuania is proud to hold the presidency of the Three Seas Initiative and believes in its future as a platform for regional cooperation.
“This international event will enrich the Three Seas Initiative from a scientific perspective. I believe that today’s discussions will serve as an incentive to develop mutual understanding and the exchange of ideas across Central and Eastern Europe,” the President pointed out.
According to the Head of State, the contribution of scientists is crucial for the practical application of advanced research and for improving the quality of decision-making. New research contributes to sustainable economic growth across the entire Three Seas region.
Gitanas Nausėda wished the participants of the conference every inspiration and contribution to the continued growth of the Three Seas scientific community.
The international scientific conference “The Three Seas Initiative: One Concept, Different Approaches?” is being held ahead of the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum to take place on 11 April in Vilnius.
The Three Seas Initiative brings together thirteen EU Member States between the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas, namely, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Greece. The strategic partners are the USA, Germany, and the European Commission. A new strategic partner, Japan, is expected to join the initiative during the 3SI Summit in Lithuania.