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Lithuania on the road towards OECD membership

Lithuania on the road towards OECD membership

Restored State of Lithuania turns 100

Restored State of Lithuania turns 100

Export Data Base

Export Data Base

Lithuania on UNESCO’s Executive Board

Lithuania on UNESCO’s Executive Board

10 reasons why Belarusian nuclear power plant is a huge problem

10 reasons why Belarusian nuclear power plant is a huge problem

Eastern Partnership

Eastern Partnership

Development cooperation and democracy promotion

Development cooperation and democracy promotion

RSS An international conference on best practices and technologies for advancing energy efficiency in the military takes place in Vilnius Added2018.11.14
On 14-15 November, the fourth international conference and industrial exhibition “Innovative Energy Solutions for Military Applications” (IESMA 2018) is taking place at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre LITEXPO.

Multilateral Relations »
A conference marks the 100th anniversary of Lithuanian and the 70th anniversary of Israeli statehood in Vilnius Added2018.11.14
On 13 November, the conference “Together towards the Modern State: Litvaks in the History of Lithuanian and Israeli Statehood” was held at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania to mark the 100th anniversary of Lithuanian and the 70th anniversary of Israeli statehood.

Bilateral Relations » Cultural Diplomacy »
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 »

RSS Lithuania’s former President Valdas Adamkus is awarded the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom in Washington, DC Added2018.11.15
On 14 November, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation organized a conference and a Triumph of Liberty Gala Dinner to remember all victims of tyranny and to celebrate the heroes of liberty in Washington, DC.

News of Representations »
DW: 'These missiles can reach Berlin,' warns Lithuania's foreign minister, November 14, 2018 Added2018.11.15
Lithuania's Linas Linkevicius tells DW that Russia has been violating the terms of the INF nuclear arms treaty. He says action is necessary to force all parties to comply with the agreement.

Media Monitor on Lithuania and its Foreign Policy »
Lithuania and Ireland to continue supporting Ukraine Added2018.11.14
On 13 November, the Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Asta Skaisgirytė and the Director of the Political Division of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Barrie Robinson met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Deputy Minister of Temporarily Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons of Ukraine, Lithuanian and Irish experts working in Kiev, and representatives of non-governmental organizations.

Multilateral Relations »
Lithuania's Foreign Vice-Minister D. Skusevičius highlights a growing international role of NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence Added2018.11.13
On 12-13 November, the 13th meeting of the Steering Committee of the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence took place in Vilnius. Participants of the meeting approved the activities in 2018, as well as the 2019 plans and strategic guidelines for the Center‘s activities for the 2019-2024 period.

Multilateral Relations »
The EU General Affairs Council holds a policy debate on the multiannual financial framework Added2018.11.12
On 12 November in Brussels, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius participated in the EU General Affairs Council, which held a policy debate on the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.

European Union »
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 »

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