On June 29 through 30 Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) General Richard D. Clarke is conducting a visit to Lithuania. He is meeting with Chief of Defence of Lithuania Lieutenant General Valdemaras Rupšys, Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas, and representatives of the Lithuanian Special Operations Forces.
The guests and Lithuanian representatives will be discussing cooperation of the U.S. and the Lithuanian Special Operations Forces, mutual activities in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Gen R.D. Clarke is accompanied by Commander of the Special Operations Command Europe (SACEUR) Maj Gen David H. Tabor. Ambassador of the United States to Lithuania HE Robert S. Gilchrist will also be present at the meetings.
Media advisory
2021.06.30. 1145-1155hrs: press remarks by Minister of National Defence A. Anušauskas and USSOCOM Commander (no Q&A planned).
Only for registered media: please register with the MoD Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department via e-mail [email protected] until Tuesday June 29, 1700 hrs. (Send your full name, name of your media organisation, and contacts – cell phone no., e-mail address)
Please arrive at the Ministry of National Defence on June 30 until 1140 hrs.
Freelance reporters and foreign media representatives will need accreditation given by the MoD Strategic Communication and Public Relations Department, e-mail [email protected] Information required: attach a filled out questionnaire form, copies of a personal ID document and confirmation letter from the publisher media outlet.
