Readout: EXIM Delegation Meets with Lithuanian Prime Minister, American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania and Other Key Stakeholders
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) delegation, including Christopher Van Es, Senior Vice President of Communications and External Engagement, Adam Frost, Senior Vice President of the China and Transformational Exports Program and Bonnie Cybulko, Vice President of Board Authorized Finance met with several stakeholders in Vilnius, Lithuania to discuss implementing the $600 million MOU signed in November and the extensive opportunities for shared economic prosperity between the two nations.
In the morning, the group visited Teltonika, an advanced manufacturing company at the cutting edge of technology to discuss supply chains and investments in other transformational export areas. Afterwards, EXIM met with Kęstutis Motiejūnas, Chief Executive Officer of Lithuania’s national promotional financial institution, and other senior leaders from the organization. The group discussed ways in which US EXIM Bank can partner with local financial institutions to promote commerce between the United States and Lithuania.
In the afternoon, EXIM joined a roundtable discussion with the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania. The meeting was led by Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez and United States Ambassador to Lithuania Robert Gilchrist and focused on reinforcing the strategic opportunities for American companies to strengthen economic partnerships with Lithuania. EXIM committed to providing future engagement opportunities for AmCham member firms.
Later, EXIM participated in a meeting with Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, Under Secretary Fernandez and Ambassador Gilchrist. The group discussed strengthening trade cooperation and possibilities for promoting greater US investment and business relations. The EXIM delegation also held an additional bilateral discussion with the Lithuanian Association of Industry and Crafts and the Association of Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.
ABOUT EXIM:
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the nation’s official export credit agency with the mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. To advance American competitiveness and assist U.S. businesses as they compete for global sales, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. As an independent federal agency, EXIM contributes to U.S. economic growth by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in exporting businesses and their supply chains across the United States. Since 1992, EXIM has generated more than $9 billion for the U.S. Treasury for repayment of U.S. debt. Learn more at www.exim.gov.