Among the issues scheduled for discussion are bilateral relations, possibilities for strengthening cooperation in energy and transport sectors and increasing the volume of transit cargo transported from Germany to Afghanistan through the Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda. The consequences of the economic and financial crisis for the European Union and the most effective ways of resolving the existing problems will be on top of the meeting agenda.

"Germany is one of the largest and most important EU member states and Lithuania places special focus on cooperation with Germany. Together with Chancellor Angela Merkel we will discuss concrete measures to be taken by Europe to best ensure the EU's economic growth and prevent any possible crisis in the future. The downturn is a serious challenge to the EU economy and finances, but it is also an opportunity to carry out vitally important structural reforms in pursuit of the common economic policy," the President said.

In Vilnius, Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend a dinner for Heads of Government of the Baltic Sea states.