OREANDA-NEWS. March 26, 2013. ORLEN Lietuva, as one of the biggest Lithuanian companies, feels responsible for promotion of the country worldwide. For that reason, the Company decided to support Lithuanian EU presidency and will fuel the car fleet serving the participants of meetings and conferences. A prestigious title of the official partner of the EU Presidency has been granted to the Company in recognition of its support.

On 22 March 2013, the representatives of ORLEN Lietuva and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania have signed in Vilnius the support agreement, based on which the prepaid fuel cards of ORLEN filling station network will be transferred for the value of 400,000 Litas.

The car fleet, which will serve the participants of meetings and conferences held as part of the Lithuanian Presidency, will be fueled on 23 Orlen petrol stations, commencing on July 1st 2013. Lithuania will host more than 200 events, served up to 180 premium brand new cars.

“Lithuania’s presidency of the EU Council is a unique opportunity for the country to present itself to Europe and consequently for Lithuanian companies, such us ORLEN Lietuva, to promote their activities on international level,” said Ireneusz Fafara, General Director of ORLEN Lietuva.

ORLEN Lietuva is one of the largest sponsors in Lithuania. Among others it is the general sponsor of the National Philharmonic Society as well as Mazeikiai basketball team, Mazeikiai community culture, education, sports and social initiatives. PKN ORLEN was the official Polish Presidency of the EU Council partner in 2011.