Veterinary and phytosanitary attache at the EU

Lithuania has a special veterinary and phytosanitary attaché at the EU:

Mr Žilvinas Ilevičius,
Attaché for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Issues
Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union
Rue Belliard 41-43
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0) 2 401-9810
GSM: +32 (0) 484 32-7323
Fax.: +32 (0) 2 401-9875

E-mail: zilvinas.ilevicius@eurep.mfa.lt

http://www.eurep.mfa.lt/

The task of the Attaché for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Issues is to facilitate the implementation of the foreign policy of Lithuania in veterinary and phytosanitary sectors. The Attaché assists in drawing up and presenting the position of the Republic of Lithuania on veterinary and phytosanitary issues in the European Union institutions, consults on the preparation of positions, drafting of legislation and other issues by establishing both formal and informal contacts with the Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General of the European Commission and other structural divisions of the EU institutions; in accordance with the established procedure, when important decisions are taken, the Attaché takes part in the meetings of the EU Council and Commission committees, working groups, conferences, workshops and other events, and in order to ensure timely and adequate exchange of information participates, also in the meetings with the representatives of the EU Member States, candidate countries, or members of permanent representations and missions of third countries.