The Ministry Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania delegation visited the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence

On 15^th of December the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania delegation visited the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (NATO ENSEC COE). The Centre’s director COL Darius Užkuraitis greeted the delegation.

At the start of the meeting COL Darius Užkuraitis introduced the NATO ENSEC COE structure, mission and priorities. During the meeting Centre‘s Subject Matter Experts presented the NATO ENSEC COE activities, studies and projects. At the end of the meeting it was discussed about Energy Security concerns and related topics to the subject.

The NATO ENSEC COE was established on 10th of July and accredited on 12th of October, 2012. Currently it operates as a widely recognized international military organization with the aim of providing qualified and appropriate experts advices on questions related to operational energy security.

The mission of the NATO ENSEC COE is to assist Strategic Commands, other NATO bodies, nations, partners, and other civil and military entities by supporting NATO’s capability development process, mission effectiveness, and interoperability in the near, mid and long terms by providing comprehensive and timely subject matter expertise on all aspects of energy security. The mission includes cost effective solutions to support military requirements, energy efficiency in the operational field, and interaction with academia and industry.