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Linkevičius’ meetings in Washington, D.C., focus on the upcoming NATO Summit Added 2016-07-01 On 30 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with the United States Deputy National Security Advisor Avril Haines, leaders and experts of think tanks based in Washington, D.C. On 1 July, Linkevičius also met with...
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister signs condolence book at Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C. Added 2016-06-30 On 29 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius, who is currently on a working visit to the U.S.A., signed a condolence book at the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., after the attack on Istanbul’s airport killed dozens.
Linkevičius holds meetings in Washington, D.C., to discuss Lithuanian and regional security issues Added 2016-06-30 On 29 June in Washington, D.C., the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee John McCain, the Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin, the Chairman of the Senate...
Lithuanian Embassy in the U.S. hosts an event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of international recognition of restoration of Lithuania’s independence Added 2016-06-30 The Embassy of Lithuania in the U.S. hosted an event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of international recognition of restoration of Lithuania’s independence, which was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas...
Entry into force of EU Association Agreements with Georgia and Moldova to open up new markets for Lithuanian business Added 2016-06-30 On 29 June, outdoor sculptures of angels scattered around the city of Vilnius were decorated with national symbols of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine on the occasion of entry into force of the EU’s Association Agreements with Georgia and Moldova on 1...
Brexit’s Ripple Effect: Lithuanian Foreign Minister on Impact to European Union, Yahoo! News, June 28, 2016 Added 2016-06-29 The outcome of a United Kingdom referendum to withdraw from the European Union is a victory for Russia’s president Vladimir Putin, Lithuania’s top diplomat told Yahoo News.
Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemns a terrorist attack on Turkey’s Istanbul Airport Added 2016-06-29 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania strongly condemns a terror attack on the Atatürk international airport in Istanbul. The bombing on 28 June left 36 dead and more than 140 injured in the second terrorist attack in Turkey’s largest city...
In New York City, Linkevičius and UN officials discuss challenges facing the international community Added 2016-06-29 On 28 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius, who is visiting New York City, held meetings with Mogens Lykketoft, President of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, Tayé-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant...
Baltic and Nordic Foreign Ministers underline the importance of EU’s unity Added 2016-06-28 On 27 June, the Baltic and Nordic Foreign Ministers participated in a conference call to discuss the situation after the United Kingdom’s referendum. It was agreed that at this moment in time the most important thing for the EU was to remain...
At the United Nations, Linkevičius calls for the fight against terrorism threat to journalists’ safety Added 2016-06-28 On 27 June, the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations together with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) organised a panel discussion on the safety of journalists in conflict zones, with a focus on risks and challenges in...