Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, in the context of the developments that are taking place in Belarus, express their grave concern about the violence against post-election demonstrations that have occurred in response to reports of widespread electoral fraud. We are very troubled by the reports of physical injuries inflicted on the demonstrators.
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RSS Joint Statement of Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on recent developments in Belarus
Added2020.08.11
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Statement by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine – Lublin Triangle
Added2020.08.10
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As Foreign Ministers of Lublin Triangle States, we are deeply concerned with escalation of the situation in Belarus after the presidential elections and call upon the authorities to refrain from the use of force and to release all those detained last night.
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MFA statement on the situation in Belarus
Added2020.08.10
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We continue to observe the situation in Belarus, where presidential elections took place on the 9th of August. The elections did not comply with the international commitments of Belarus and globally recognised standards of democracy, and they were not free and fair.
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Linas Linkevičius Discussed Situation in Belarus with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Added2020.08.07
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius had a phone conversation with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to discuss the worrying situation in Belarus. Mr Linkevičius highlighted the importance of co-ordination and joint actions by the European Union (EU) while responding to events in Belarus.
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Lithuania Strongly Condemns Start of Nuclear Fuel Loading into Unsafe Nuclear Power Plant in Belarus
Added2020.08.07
Bilateral Relations »On 7 August the Embassy of Belarus was presented with a protest note by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which strongly condemns Belarus’s actions to begin the loading of nuclear fuel into the unsafe nuclear power plant at the Astravets site in Belarus.
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Lithuanian and Polish Ministers of Foreign Affairs Have Discussed Situation in Belarus
Added2020.08.06
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During their phone conversation of 6 August Minister Linas Linkevičius and his Polish counterpart Jacek Czaputowicz discussed the situation in Belarus. The Ministers agreed to continue to carefully monitor the situation in the neighbouring state, to co-ordinate their actions and highlighted the importance of co-ordination at the EU level.
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Lithuania Has Once Again Urged Belarusian Government to Abstain from Using Force Against Opposition
Added2020.08.04
On 3 August, the Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius talked to the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei. The phone conversation was initiated by Lithuania.
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RSS Lithuanian Ambassador V. Sarapinas presents his letters of credence to President of Ukraine
Added2020.07.31
Bilateral Relations »On 30 July, the Ambassador of Lithuania Valdemaras Sarapinas presented his letters of credence to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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V. Toleikis receives award “For Merit to Friendship between India and Lithuania” in Rusnė
Added2020.07.26
Bilateral Relations »On 25 July, Vytautas Toleikis, a teacher and public figure, received an award “For Merit to the Friendship between India and Lithuania”. The solemn ceremony was held in Rusnė on 25 July.
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Lithuanian Artist among the Winners of the UN Office in Geneva Art Contest
Added2020.07.20
Painting "Wall" by the well-known Lithuanian artist Ms Sigita Maslauskaitė-Mažylienė is among the three winners of the United Nations Office in Geneva art contest “The Future We Want”.
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Lithuania emphasizes financial support for economic recovery and long-term strategic objectives in run-up to leaders’ discussions on EU next budget
Added2020.07.16
On 15 July, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius took part in a video conference of Ministers for European Affairs, who prepared for the special meeting of the European Council on 17 and 18 July.
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At the Human Rights Council, Lithuania condemns Russia's actions against Lithuanian justice officials in January 13 case
Added2020.07.14
Multilateral Relations » UN Security Council »On 13 July, at the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania, Ambassador Andrius Krivas took the floor in the interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Diego García-Sayán and condemned Russia's actions against Lithuanian justice officials who had investigated the tragic and complex January 13 case.
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EU cooperation with Turkey and Russia, relations between EU and Latin America and Caribbean discussed in Brussels
Added2020.07.13
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On 13 July in Brussels, the Foreign Affairs Council discussed relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean, in particular how the EU could support the region, the EU-Turkey relations and current affairs, including situations in Libya, Hong Kong, Venezuela, and the Middle East peace process.
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Ambassador J. Raguckienė presents her letters of credence to President of North Macedonia
Added2020.07.13
Bilateral Relations » News of Representations »On 13 July, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Croatia Jūratė Raguckienė presented her letters of credence to the President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski.
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Lithuania contributes to U.S. effort to counter COVID-19
Added2020.07.13
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On 15 July, Lithuania will send essential medical supplies for combating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to the United States of America. The medical devices were manufactured in Lithuania.
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At UN Human Rights Council, Lithuania expresses concerns about human rights situation in Belarus
Added2020.07.10
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On 10 July, at the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania, Ambassador Andrius Krivas took the floor in the interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Anaïs Marin.
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Ambassador J. Raguckienė presents her letters of credence to President of Montenegro
Added2020.07.10
News of Representations »On 10 July, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Croatia Jūratė Raguckienė presented her letters of credence to the President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović in Podgorica.
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