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Kirkilas (LSDP) and Pavilionis (TS-LKD) debate foreign policy
Monday’s Vote 2016 debates organised by DELFI featured the shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) Žygimantas Pavilionis and Seimas deputy Chairman, Social Democrat (LSDP) Gediminas Kirkilas. The […]
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Lithuania pays last respects to former Israeli President Peres
Lithuania on Friday is paying last respects to late Israeli President Shimon Peres. […]
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ELECTIONS. Linkevičius and Ažubalis debate foreign policy
Lithuanian interests are best served through close cooperation with the USA and Poland. This is seen as almost something of an axiom for Lithuanian foreign policy. Incumbent Minister of Foreign Affairs, Social Democrat Linas Linkevičius […]
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Probe findings prove Russia’s involvement in Ukraine conflict – Linkevičius
Dutch investigators’ conclusion that a Malaysia Airlines jet was downed over eastern Ukraine in 2014 by a Buk missile that came from Russia should open the eyes of those who did not want to see Russia’s involvement in the conflict, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius said on 28 September. […]
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Opposition criticizes Foreign Minister over ties with Cuba
The aspiration of Lithuanian diplomats to develop closer ties with the Communist Cuba has drawn criticism from the opposition – former foreign minister Audronius Ažubalis has accused the Foreign Ministry of dual standards and lack of honesty in statements about democratic values. […]
Society
Philosopher Donskis passes away
Lithuania’s former MEP, philosopher Leonidas Donskis, passed away on Wednesday morning. […]
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25th Anniversary Celebration of Lithuania’s Diplomatic Relations
On 26 Augustus 1991 the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Algirdas Saudargas signed a document establishing diplomatic relations between a free Lithuania and Iceland. Soon thereafter, a number of countries followed and on 17 September, the UN General Assembly admitted Lithuania as a member. […]
Economy
Lithuania, another 11 EU countries call on Brussels to continue TTIP talks
Lithuania and another 11 European countries have called on the European Commission to make efforts to reach a free trade deal with the United States. […]
Defence
Minister of Foreign Affairs’ cautious about German colleague’s bid of arms control
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has given a cautious opinion about the idea proposed by his German counterpart, Frank Walter Steinmeier, to develop new international pacts on arms control in the wake of heightened tensions between NATO and Russia. […]
Foreign Minister sees positive signs in Belarus’ parliamentary elections
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that he sees certain positive signs in Belarus‘ parliamentary elections, but acknowledges that there are no grounds to speak about any fundamental changes in the neighboring country’s political system. […]
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Children taken in Norway ‘may be brought to foster homes in Lithuania’
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius, currently on a visit in Norway, says that children taken from Lithuanian migrant families in the country could be brought to foster homes in Lithuania. […]
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Lithuania’s Linkevičius: Turkey is a country you need to know how to talk to
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius was the first government official from an EU and NATO country to visit Turkey after a failed coup in July. Many Western countries have criticized the Turkish government for measures it took against alleged supporters of the coup, but Linkevičius says one needs to engage with Ankara in language other than lecturing. […]
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Lithuania’s Linkevičius first EU and NATO minister to visit Turkey after coup
Monday’s visit to Turkey made Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius the first foreign minister of a European Union (EU) and NATO country to come to the country after a failed coup in mid-July. […]
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Russia ‘trying to back away from Minsk deal’ – Lithuanian minister
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that Russia‘s allegations about a Ukrainian incursion into Crimea may be aimed at creating a pretext to back away from the Minsk agreement.
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EU decision on visa-free travel for Georgians by October – Lithuanian diplomats
The European Union (EU) should make its final decision on visa-free travels for Georgia in early October at the latest, say Lithuanian diplomats.
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Russia’s accusations against Ukraine ‘as old as KGB handbook’ – Linkevičius
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that Russia‘s accusations levied at the Ukrainian government of plotting acts of sabotage in Crimea are reminiscent of KGB methods when the victim is falsely accused of crimes which is used as a pretext for attack.
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Lithuanian foreign minister expresses support to Turkish government under EU criticism
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has expressed firm support to Turkey‘s government which has come under severe criticism from European Union (EU) officials for purges of suspected participants and supporters of the recent coup.
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Patriot air defence system ‘not yet in talks’ – Lithuanian minister
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that a German general’s statements about deploying the Patriot air defence systems in the Baltic states are a step in the right direction, but no official proposals had been received yet. […]