Foreign Ministry’s statement on arrests of peaceful protesters in the Russian Federation
Added 2017-06-13
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania voices its concerns over the mass arrests of peaceful protesters in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and many other cities of the Russian Federation. Hundreds were arrested, including the opposition leader,...
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister offers his condolences over the terror attack in London
Added 2017-06-04
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius sent a letter to the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson extending his condolences over a deadly terror attack in London, the capital city of the country, on the evening of June...
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister expresses condolences over Manchester attack
Added 2017-05-23
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius sent a condolence letter the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, expressing his condolences over a terror attack on 23 May. Many innocent people were killed and were injured in...
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s statement on terrorist attacks in Egypt
Added 2017-04-10
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania strongly condemns the brutal attacks on the Coptic Christian community in Alexandria and Tanta that have targeted the lives of innocent people and injured dozens.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister offers condolences over the Stockholm attack
Added 2017-04-10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius extended his condolences to the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström over the terrorist attack in the Swedish capital Stockholm on 7 April. The Stockholm attack killed...
Lithuania does not recognize the so-called elections and referendum on changing the name of Georgia’sTskhinvali region
Added 2017-04-10
In response to reports about the so-called Presidential elections and referendum on changing the name of Georgia’s Tskhinvali region of 9 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania announces that it does not recognize the framework in...
Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry extends condolences over Colombia landslide
Added 2017-04-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Colombia and to all the families of the victims.
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s statement on Saint Petersburg metro explosions
Added 2017-04-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns today’s attack on the Saint Petersburg subway network. At least 10 people were killed in the explosion and another 50 people were injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and the...
MFA’s Statement on the events in Belarus
Added 2017-03-25
It is with deep concern that we are following the developments in Minsk today. The actions by the Belarus authorities against its people, who wanted to commemorate the Freedom Day, are a grave violation of the freedom of assembly. We condemn the...
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s statement on the third anniversary of the occupation of Crimea
Added 2017-02-21
Lithuania strongly supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. In support of Ukraine, we will consistently maintain the non-recognition policy of the illegal annexation and occupation of Crimea that began three years...