Speech by Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius at the event
“Achievements of the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council“

Madam Speaker, Your Excellencies, Members of the Seimas, Distinguished Guests, I feel privileged to be here in this meaningful event held in the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, and share with you my thoughts and delights. May I first of all point out that the success of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union largely depended on the mobilised efforts and early preparations of the Lithuanian authorities. Progress has been achieved in a number of important and complex issues on the EU agenda. The feedback from our partners as regards our Presidency has always been exceptionally good. Today, we can safely say that we have taken another step towards making Lithuania’s name ...