Foreign Ministry's statement on actions by the Russian Federation in the Kerch Strait
Added 2018-11-26
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania strongly condemns actions undertaken by the Russian Federation on 25 November against Ukrainian navy vessels, which resulted in a physical blockade of the Azov Sea and the ramming of Ukrainian boats. In...
Statement of the Lithuanian MFA on illegitimate “elections” in Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast, parts of the Ukrainian territory
Added 2018-11-11
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.
Lithuania's Foreign Ministry offers condolences to the family of the German soldier
Added 2018-10-08
The leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania offers its deepest condolences and wishes strength to the family and friends, the leadership of the Federal Republic of Germany and NATO‘s enhanced forward presence battle...
Minister Linkevičius offers condolences to Greece over wildfires
Added 2018-07-27
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius sent a letter to the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Kotzias and expressed his deep condolences over the wildfires in Greece that had taken many lives. Lithuania‘s Foreign...
Statement on Russian Investigative Committee‘s actions against Lithuanian judges and prosecutors
Added 2018-07-23
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania considers that by deciding to institute criminal proceedings against Lithuanian judges and prosecutors who investigate the case of January 13, the Investigative Committee of Russia openly asserts...
Speech by Minister Linas Linkevičius at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of Lithuania on 3 July 2018
Added 2018-07-17
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Congratulations to all participants of the Annual Meeting! I would like to start with what is today perhaps the greatest concern for everyone interested in international relations. It is becoming increasingly difficult to...
Address by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Linas Linkevičius at the 7th Convention of Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Lithuania
Added 2018-07-04
It is a great honor to address you on this special occasion, when we are celebrating the Centennial of the restoration of the Lithuanian State.
MFA deplores the statement of the Russian Federation Embassy
Added 2018-06-29
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deplores the statement issued by the Embassy of the Russian Federation which prevents the 17th youth expedition “Misija Sibiras” (Mission Siberia) from traveling to locations in Russia where Lithuanian deportees are...
MFA’s statement concerning Syria’s decision to recognise Russian-occupied regions of Georgia as “independent states”
Added 2018-05-30
Lithuania firmly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within the borders recognised by the international community and condemns Syria’s decision to recognise the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia)...
Statement by the MFA on the investigation of the MH17 crash
Added 2018-05-29
Lithuania supports the efforts of the Joint Investigation Team and trusts the independent and impartial investigation into the causes of the crash of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) of 17 July 2014 while it was flying over Ukraine.