Spotlight on Lithuania with Consul General Jablonskas

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. 

The first Soviet republic to declare independence in 1990, Lithuania remains a pivotal player in European security due to its strategic location bordering Russia. What can Lithuania’s experience tell us about the future of European stability and transatlantic relations?

Join Global Minnesota for a timely conversation with the Consul General of Lithuania in Chicago, Regimantas Jablonskas, as he discusses Lithuania’s current priorities, its role in regional security, and the growing ties between Minnesota and Lithuania.

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About the Speaker: Consul General Regimantas Jablonskas

Regimantas Jablonskas has served as the Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago since September 2024, leading the mission’s efforts to strengthen U.S.-Lithuanian relations in the Midwest. Prior to his current appointment, he held senior diplomatic roles including Ambassador-at-Large in the Policy Planning Department at the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2017-2024. His career also includes service as Consul General in Almaty, Kazakhstan from 2015-2017, Deputy Director of External Economic Relations from 2008-2015, and postings in Norway and Ukraine. With a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vilnius University, he brings deep expertise in foreign policy, economic relations, and multilateral engagement to his role.

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