Visit by Mr. Marijus Velička, Vice Minister of the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence

On 16th December 2013, the Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) was honoured by the Vice-Minister Mr. Marijus Velička from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.

Mr. Velička was in Tartu in the framework of a two-day working visit to BALTDEFCOL. It is the first time he visited BALTDEFCOL. During the first day of the visit the high level state representative was welcomed by the Commandant, Major General Vitalijus Vaikšnoras, which was followed by a meeting with members of College Management Group. BALTDEFCOL Deputy Commandant Colonel Ingemar Gustafsson gave the guest a general overview of the college, Course Director of JCGSC/CSC and HCSC Course Director concluded by presenting their respective courses.

As part of his working visit the Vice-Minister will participate in the Higher Command Study Course graduation ceremony on 17th December 2013 as the representative of the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.

Mr. Marijus Velička was assigned as Vice Minister of Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania on 13th February 2013.