LAFEZ is the association of Lithuanian free economic zones (FEZs) that consists of Akmenė, Klaipėda, Kėdainiai, Marijampolė, Panevėžys, Šiauliai FEZ. The purpose of the association is to create optimal conditions for business development and investments in Lithuania. It maintains close cooperation ties with government authorities, ministries and foreign partners with the aim of making business environment attractive for investors. LAFEZ is headed, by its President Simonas Petrulis.