China s Nuctech surprised at its elimination in Lithuania, minister keeps mum 2021-02-02 BNS/TBT Staff
VILNIUS – Nuctech, a Chinese state-owned security inspection products company, has expressed its surprise at the recent decision by the Lithuanian governmental commission vetting deals by strategic enterprises to block it from a tender called by the country s airport operator, Lietuvos Oro Uostai (Lithuanian Airports, LOU) due to threats to national security.
Representatives for the company are asking for a possibility to provide explanations before the final decision is made. Lithuanian Transport Minister Marius Skudis has refused to comment on the situation.
Last week, the commission concluded that the Nuctech deal on the installation of X-ray baggage scanning equipment at Lithuanian airports runs counter to national security interests.