Lithuania becomes the twenty-eighth Member State of EUMETSAT
On 1 January, Lithuania became EUMETSAT’s latest Member State, following the ratification of the accession agreement by its parliament
22 October 2020
07 January 2014
Lithuania will now be fully involved in the strategic decisions of EUMETSAT’s ruling Council, in addition to having access to all EUMETSAT data and products. Also, Lithuanian industry will be able to bid for contracts.
Lithuania’s Minister of the Environment, Valentinas Mazuronis, commented: “EUMETSAT membership will enable Lithuania to fully participate in the decision-making process shaping the future of this international meteorological organisation. Moreover, our country’s individuals and businesses will have an opportunity to offer their skills and participate in tenders announced by EUMETSAT and thus contribute to the development of satellite meteorology”.
The EUMETSAT Director-General, Alain Ratier, said: “I am pleased to welcome Lithuania as EUMETSAT’s latest Member State. This is an important milestone for the organisation and we are well on our way towards 30 Member States in 2014”
