Linas Kojala, Director of the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center, has been awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland. The award was conferred by the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb.
Linas Kojala emphasized that this recognition is not only personal, but also an acknowledgement of the work of the entire GSSC team.
The award also reflects the importance of the partnership between Lithuania, Finland, and the wider Nordic–Baltic region. As President Stubb noted, the Nordic and Baltic states are a family.