In his letter, the Prime Minister maintains that Lithuania seeks to become a leading country in the field of scientific research and innovations. Over the recent years, Lithuania has been targeting investment to science and technologies. There are five science, study, and business valleys in Lithuania, with highly qualified expert staff, who constantly train at the international organisations, including CERN.
"We understand exceptional importance of science and innovations. Scientific knowledge, innovations, inventions, and new technologies are priority to us. Today, we have every opportunity to join the global network of scientific discoveries", says the Head of Government in his letter.
The collaboration between Lithuania and CERN began in 2004, when an agreement was signed, enabling the participation of Lithuanian institutions in high-energy particle physics experiments carried out at CERN.
Currently, many Lithuanian scientists and researchers are consistently involved in key CERN programmes and projects, as well as educational events.
A decision on Lithuania's associate membership is expected to be made at the CERN Council session, which will be held on 15-17 March this year.
CERN was established on 29 September 1954, and currently has 20 European countries and Israel among its members.
