May 29, 2009 - 19:33 AMT
Eastern Partnership Parliamentary Assembly can have center in Vilnius
Emanuelis Zingeris, member of Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, proposes that EU Eastern Partnership Parliamentary Assembly have centre in Vilnius.

The Lithuanian official anticipates a positive decision, considering his country an active advocate of EU eastern neighbors.

"Lithuania has greatly contributed to the establishment of a European Humanitarian University and actively supports Georgia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan's efforts. Lithuanian politicians permanently cooperate with politicians from EU eastern neighbors. Lithuania's becoming winner is desirable, considering the country's role as an advocate and lobbyist of eastern states," Zingeris noted.

The Lithuanian official believes that political decision on Parliamentary Assembly's residence will be favorable for his country during Switzerland's chairmanship.

Currently discussions are held for choosing one of EU member states' towns as residence.