Foreign affairs
Foreign affairs
Foreign affairs
Lithuania calls for responsibility of North Korea’s regime
At the UN Security Council meeting on Monday, Lithuania called for seeking responsibility for crimes against humanity in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry contributes funds to OECD project in Ukraine
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday it had allocated EUR 30,000 for a project of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Ukraine. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian foreign minister summarized his key efforts of 2014
In an annual press conference held on 18 December, Linas Linkevičius, Lithuanian minister of foreign affairs, summarized his priority activities of 2014. These included deepening of relations with EU Eastern partners, consistent support to Ukraine, active membership of the UN Security Council and economic diplomacy efforts. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian parliament cancels trip to Taiwan for fear of angering China
The Board of the Seimas of Lithuania has canceled a trip of three lawmakers to Taiwan to avoid angering China. The move follows Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius’ recent meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Serbia. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania’s NATO ambassador to lead EU mission in Georgia
Lithuanian Ambassador to NATO Kęstutis Jankauskas has been appointed head of the European Union‘s Monitoring Mission in Georgia, the EU Council and the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. […]
Foreign affairs
Good relations with Poland are Lithuania’s national interest, Minister Linkevičius says
Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius says that even though relations with Poland have cooled off, strategic cooperation with Warsaw should be regarded as Lithuania’s strategic interest. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania joins Arms Trade Treaty that enters into force next week
Lithuania has joined the Arms Trade Treaty that will enter into force on 24 December and bans arms trade with parties that could use the arms to commit genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian foreign minster rejects Putin’s comparisons of NATO enlargement to Berlin Wall
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s statements comparing NATO enlargement to the construction of a new Berlin Wall. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian foreign minister disagrees with US and EU praise for Moscow
Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius said on Thursday he sees no positive steps by Russia in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, adding that there are no grounds for lifting the existing sanctions. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania to open visa centres in 7 countries
Lithuania is scheduled to open visa centres in seven countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, China and Turkey, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian prime minister discusses cooperation with China in Belgrade
While on a working visit in Belgrade, Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius met with Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Li Keqiang, to discuss possibilities for closer political and economic cooperation, development of relations in transport, agriculture, and education, as well as China + 16 format and its outlook for the future, the prime minister’s press service said. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian prosecutors set up task force for CIA prison probe
The Lithuanian Prosecutor General‘s Office has set up a special group for investigation of all data about the alleged prison of the US Central Intelligence Agency in Lithuania for interrogation of suspected terrorists, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. […]
Foreign affairs
Can new ambassador save Lithuanian-Russian relations?
The Lithuanian president has called Russia a terrorist-like state. This will undoubtedly be a burden to Lithuania’s new ambassador to Moscow Remigijus Motuzas. When leaders talk of war, diplomats throw in the towel. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania prepares for UN debate on Palestine’s statehood
As a member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, Lithuania intends to get constructively involved in discussions on Palestine‘s statehood. The Lithuanian government notes, however, that it supports direct talks to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian government condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the brutal school attack in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar on 16 December. […]
Foreign affairs
Political scientist: President Grybauskaitė’s invitation to Davos sign of recognition
Invitation of President Dalia Grybauskaitė to the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows her international recognition, says political analyst Tomas Janeliūnas from the Institute of International Relations and Political Science of Vilnius University. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry earmarks EUR 30,000 for OSCE mission in Ukraine
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday it earmarked 103,584 litas (EUR 30,000) in its additional voluntary contribution to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania opens honorary consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana
On Monday, 15 December 2014, in the presence of the Lithuanian Ambassador to the USA, Žygimantas Pavilionis and a host of local dignitaries, including Mayor of New Orleans, Mitchell Landrieu, the brand new Lithuanian Honourable Consulate was inaugurated in New Orleans, Louisiana USA. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian president invited to Davos economic forum
The president of Lithuania will next year attend the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos after a break of a few years. […]