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Conference "Together towards the modern state: Lithuania and Israel"

Conference "Together towards the modern state: Lithuania and Israel"

Restored State of Lithuania turns 100

Restored State of Lithuania turns 100

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Export Data Base

Lithuania on the road towards OECD membership

Lithuania on the road towards OECD membership

Lithuania on UNESCO’s Executive Board

Lithuania on UNESCO’s Executive Board

Eastern Partnership

Eastern Partnership

10 reasons why Belarusian nuclear power plant is a huge problem

10 reasons why Belarusian nuclear power plant is a huge problem

Development cooperation and democracy promotion

Development cooperation and democracy promotion

RSS L. Linkevičius congratulates the Polish Foreign Minister on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Poland's independence Added2018.11.12
On 11 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz and all Polish citizens on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Poland‘s independence.

Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
Statement of the Lithuanian MFA on illegitimate “elections” in Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast, parts of the Ukrainian territory Added2018.11.11
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania strongly condemns illegitimate “voting” conducted by the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” and “Luhansk People’s Republic” on 11 November that is contrary to norms of international law.

Speeches, Statements »
Lithuania's Foreign Minister meets with the new French Ambassador Added2018.11.10
On 9 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with the new Ambassador of France to Lithuania Claire Lignières-Counathe, who presented her letters of credence to the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė on 25 October.

Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
A long-term exposition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Lithuanian diplomatic service opens in Kaunas Added2018.11.09
A long-term exposition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Lithuanian diplomatic service was opened at the Rector's Office, Vytautas Magnus University, Donelaičio St. 58, Kaunas.

Cultural Diplomacy »
Lithuania allocates funds to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund Added2018.11.07
The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs allocated EUR 20, 000 to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) towards humanitarian assistance.

Multilateral Relations » Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion »
Congratulations from the United Nations and NATO on the occasion of the centenary of the Lithuanian Diplomatic Service Added2018.11.07
The Lithuanian Diplomatic Service marks its 100th anniversary on 7 November 2018. In their congratulatory messages, the leaders of the United Nations and NATO underline the contribution of Lithuanian diplomacy into international organisations and the significance of diplomatic activities while aspiring to independence during the soviet occupation.

News of the Ministry »
Lithuania's Foreign Minister receives the new Ambassador of Kazakhstan Added2018.11.06
On 6 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with the new Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lithuania Viktor Temirbayev, who presented his letters of credence to the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė on 24 October.

Bilateral Relations »

RSS Foreign Vice-Minister A. Zananavičius: the EU and US have to join forces to strengthen the global trading system Added2018.11.09
On 9 November, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade).

Multilateral Relations »
Lithuania and Latvia strengthen cooperation to address common challenges faced by the region Added2018.11.08
On 8 November, political consultations between Lithuania and Latvia were held in Vilnius. The consultations were led by the Political Directors of both countries' Foreign Ministries - Asta Skaisgirytė and Jānis Mažeiks. The political consultations focused on important foreign and security policy issues, items on the bilateral cooperation agenda.

Bilateral Relations »
Club of Lithuanian Professionals established in Riga Added2018.11.08
On 7 November, Lithuanian business professionals gathered at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Latvia. They established the Global Lithuanian Leaders Riga Club, elected the leader and the Board. The Club will be headed by Dalia Petkevičienė in the coming years.

News of Representations » Lithuanians Living Abroad »
Lithuanian Ambassador is awarded the Polish state award Added2018.11.07
The outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Poland Šarūnas Adomavičius was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.

News of Representations »
Lithuania opens its 3rd Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Australia Added2018.11.05
On 3 November, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Australia Gediminas Varvuolis officially opened the Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Adelaide.

News of Representations »
Lithuania's Foreign Vice-Minister and the new Spanish Ambassador discuss security of the region and prospects for the future of Europe Added2018.10.29
On 29 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Neris Germanas met with the new Ambassador of Spain to Lithuania José María Robles Fraga. On the same day, the Ambassador presented his letters of credence to the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė.

Bilateral Relations »
Vice-Minister N. Germanas meets with UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information M. Chakchouk Added2018.10.25
On 25 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Neris Germanas met with Moez Chakchouk, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information of UNESCO. In the meeting, the Foreign Vice-Minister underlined Lithuania‘s special involvement in ensuring freedom of expression on the Internet and beyond.

Bilateral Relations »
Ambassador of Lithuania presents letters of credence to President of Mozambique Added2018.10.24
On 24 October, the Ambassador of Lithuania Sigutė Jakštonytė presented her letters of credence to the President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi.

Bilateral Relations »
Lithuania's Foreign Vice-Minister meets with representatives of Greece-Lithuania Parliamentary Friendship Group, discusses opportunities for deepening cooperation Added2018.10.17
On 17 October in Vilnius, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Neris Germanas met with representatives of Greece-Lithuania Parliamentary Friendship Group – Ioannis Sarakiotis and Symeon Ballis – and discussed prospects for the development of bilateral relations between Lithuania and Greece.

Bilateral Relations »
Lithuania's Foreign Vice-Minister attends General Affairs Council, highlights the development of standards for the surveillance of the EU's external borders and the fight against cyber attacks Added2018.10.16
On 16 October in Luxembourg, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius participated in the General Affairs Council, which finalized preparations for the European Council of 18 October and discussed proposals for a multiannual financial framework for the 2021-2027 period.

European Union »

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