The region is an industrial centre of food processing, knitwear, wood processing, and metalworking. The region is crossed by transit routes to the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Latvia and the Russian Federation, connecting Warsaw with St. Petersburg. The region, situated in the northeast of the country and bordering on Latvia and Belarus, offers proximity to Eastern markets. Our region is easy to reach. This is particularly important from the point of view of agro tourism and tourism as there are lots of lakes in the region.
Nuclear power is another extremely important factor in the local economy.
We would seriously consider all projects for the development of manufacturing, particularly those which require large energy resources. I think that the tourist industry and infrastructure have excellent prospects for foreign investments. The country has a superb natural setting for travelling and relaxation. The woods are full of mushrooms and wildlife, the rivers and lakes teem with fish, and it is possible to cross Lithuania by water and reach the Baltic Sea. Combining the needs of recreation and industry is our concern.