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The aim of the bilateral cooperation initiative is to establish and foster partnership between Lithuanian and Icelandic multiple sclerosis organisations. The initiative includes a visit of 2 persons representing Lithuanian multiple sclerosis union to Icelandic counterparts. During the visit, meetings with MS society of Iceland will be held to discuss Lithuanian and Icelandic experiences in social integration of MS patients (who due to the specifics of the disease face higher social exclusion risks than the rest of population). Additionally, opportunities for bilateral cooperation will be
Summary of the results
A visit of the representatives of Lithuanian Multiple Sclerosis Union to the Icelandic counterparts was carried out. During the visit, meetings with MS society of Iceland were held to discuss Lithuanian and Icelandic experience in social integration of MS patients. New knowledge and experience were gained and shared. A partnership between Lithuanian and Icelandic Multiple Sclerosis Organisations was established and a project application was submitted to the ACF as a result of this partnership.