POLITICS
Lithuanian Seimas hosts international conference “Vilnius–Baku: Bridges between Cultures”
Baku, November 7 (AZERTAC). The Seimas of Lithuania has hosted an international scientific conference titled “Vilnius–Baku: Bridges between Cultures” marking the 130th anniversary of famous Lithuanian writer Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius.
The conference brought together state and government officials, historians, politicians, cultural figures, representatives of the diplomatic corps, Azerbaijani students, heads of NGOs, businessmen and journalists to discuss Krėvė-Mickevičius`s contribution to developing the cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania.
The event heard letters of greetings from Irena Degutienė, Speaker of the Seimas, Hasan Mammadzadr, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Lithuania, and Arūnas Gelūnas, Lithuania`s Minister of Culture.
The conference featured an exhibition featuring documents and publications on Krėvė-Mickevičius`s years in Azerbaijan, as well as an exhibition of books called “Lithuania-Azerbaijan literary bridges”.
The conference was broadcast live in Lithuania.