Governor General of Canada Julie Payette visited Lithuania 24-26 November 2019 together with an impressive delegation from the fields of scientific research, innovation, entrepreneurship and culture. This was the first visit of a Canadian Governor General to Lithuania.
During her visit, Payette met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, participated in a panel discussion on on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Vilnius Tech Park, gave a presentation to students at the Santaka Valley (KTU) Science, Technology and Business Centre in Kaunas and met with representatives of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians and other public figures in an evening reception.