The President will also meet with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who will be visiting the “Griffin Storm” exercise in Pabradė, to discuss bilateral defense cooperation between Lithuania and Germany and regional security.
Information for the Media
June 26, Monday
09:50 Arrival at the Presidential Palace (Presidential Courtyard)
09:55 Official photo and signing of the guest book (White Hall)
10:00 Meeting of delegations (Negotiations Hall)
10:30 Press statements (White Hall)
10:42 Family photo of the North Atlantic Council meeting (Presidential Courtyard)
15:00 Joint press conference of the President of Lithuania, the NATO Secretary General and the German Minister of Defense at the exercise “Griffin Storm” (General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area)
Media representatives are invited to observe a demonstration part of the exercise “Griffon Storm” at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė on June 26 and participate in a press conference with representatives from Lithuania, Germany and NATO. Prior registration by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is required by Friday, June 23, 15:00 hrs.
Please specify your first and last name, media outlet and contact details (mobile phone number, email address). Registered media representatives must carry personal identification and documents certifying their media outlet when they arrive at the National Defense System area.
Freelancers and journalists representing foreign media outlets need to have accreditation from the Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of National Defense: https://kam.lt/en/ministry-of-national-defence-of-the-republic-of-lithuania-accreditation-form/.
Only registered members of the media will receive a detailed programme of the event and directions to the location to be visited on June 26.
