He calls himself an Orientalist and does so with a smile. With over three decades of diplomatic service behind him, from Paris to Jordan and Brussels, he now represents Lithuania in Kazakhstan, a country that shares with his homeland not only economic ties, but also a parallel historical trajectory.
In this episode of Life of a Diplomat, we speak with Egidijus Navikas, Lithuania’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan. We discuss Lithuania’s digitalization model, green energy transition, and Europe’s evolving strategy in Central Asia. We also explore why acting skills are essential for diplomats, how to navigate a world of back-to-back meetings, and what makes Kazakhstan such an inspiring destination.
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