Energy, EU – Baltic States, Forum, Lithuania

Dalia Grybauskaite and Maud Olofsson. Vilnius, 30.06.2011.

Issues discussed at the bilateral meeting included energy security, building of the NordBalt power bridge between Lithuanian and Sweden, construction of a LNG terminal in Lithuania, and opportunities for closer cooperation within the NB8 framework.

The President and the Swedish Minister agreed to intensify cooperation towards timely implementation of all EU decisions related to energy security and towards securing proper financing for vital projects.

"The power bridge to Sweden will integrate Baltic electricity networks into the Nordic power market and will ensure our country's and region's energy independence and security. It will also contribute to the establishment of the EU internal market without 'energy islands', which makes Lithuania's energy projects significant for the whole Europe," the President said.

The President thanked Sweden for its continuous support for Lithuania in its efforts to ensure energy independence, and the Swedish Minister promised further support for Lithuania on issues of highest concern: safety of nuclear power plants underway in the Lithuanian neighborhood and swift implementation of electricity and gas connections to Poland.