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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania is deeply concerned by the events on the Yeonpyeong Island, the Korean Peninsula, that took place on November 23 and have led to casualties among South Korean military and civilians.

Lithuania strongly condemns North Korea’s actions which violated international norms and caused deaths, injuries to the people and big damage to their property. Such incidents should not and cannot be tolerated by the international community and North Korea must take responsibility for its offensive actions.

Together with the European Union, Lithuania urges the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea to implement the decisions of the United Nations Security Council and international obligations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also conveys its heartfelt sympathy to the families of those directly affected by the incident.