Lithuania’s Foreign Minister congratulates the Republic of Latvia on the 98th anniversary of its proclamation
On the occasion of the 98th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius sent a congratulations letter to the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs. The congratulations letter reviews the achievements of Lithuania and Latvia over a 25-year period since the moment when these countries re-established their mutual diplomatic relations.
“We could be proud that we have achieved NATO and EU membership, joined the Schengen zone, introduced euro, and are enjoying growing economies,” reads the congratulations letter. “Today, facing serious security challenges, we have to continue our common efforts in achieving a permanent military presence of NATO Allies in the region, enhancing energy security through the synchronization of the Baltic electricity system with the Continental European Network, and integrating our railways into the European infrastructure as well.”
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