Lithuania prepares A military parade for NATO Summit in Vilnius.

This summer, on 11-12 July, Vilnius will host the most important and biggest event in Lithuania’s history – the NATO Summit. As in other countries that have hosted the summit in the past, traffic restrictions and other changes affecting the normal rhythm of city life are expected in the capital. Vilnius City Municipality shares the most relevant information for Vilnius residents and visitors.

The event, to be held at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre LITEXPO, will take important decisions on the security of the Alliance that unites 31 member nations. For Vilnius to host so many high-ranking guests and journalists intending to cover the meeting is a significant and important event. Residents are invited to plan their trips in advance for 11-12 July.

The fact that 31 NATO countries have jointly decided that the 2023 NATO Summit should be held in Vilnius is a recognition of Lithuania’s role in the Alliance. In almost 20 years of NATO membership, Lithuania has proven to be an active and reliable member of the Alliance, actively participating in NATO operations and missions, and consistently strengthening resilience and cyber security.

“This meeting is a historic opportunity for Vilnius and Lithuania to showcase themselves on the international stage. The capital already has experience in organising high-level international events—the Pope’s visit, the presidency of the European Union as well as several visits by presidents and monarchs of other countries—but this time world-wide media attention will be significant. Of course, it is inevitable that this event will also be the most demanding in the last decade in terms of security, scale, and intensity. Vilnius residents and visitors will face a huge challenge due to the changes to mobility in the city, so I encourage residents to familiarise themselves with the restrictions in advance and to plan their journeys to minimize inconvenience,” says Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas.

In Vilnius, we expect to meet not only the leaders of European countries, but also the leaders of the USA, Canada, and NATO partners from Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

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