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Lithuania supports the NATO decision on possible application of the Article 5 of the Washington Treaty to the terrorist attacks against the United States. Condemning terrorism as a serious threat to peace and security, Lithuania stands ready to join the Alliance's and international community's efforts in meeting collective challenges. The Article 5 of the Washington Treaty states that an armed attack against one or more of the Allies shall be considered an attack against them all. This article determines also that in the event of the attack each Member of the Alliance will provide the measures required to assist the Party attacked. Lithuania, seeking NATO membership, continuously reiterated its commitment to follow the regulations of the strategic documents of the Alliance.