The event focused on the progress of the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, the potential benefits for European Union Member States, and other relevant matters. The Conference was attended by representatives of the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, Members of the Seimas, and experts.
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a trade agreement currently negotiated between the EU and the US. The aim of the negotiations is to abolish trade barriers in many sectors of the economy in order to facilitate trade in goods and services between the EU and the US.