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RSS L. Linkevičius: Crisis-struck Europe needs solidarity-based solution in transport sphere Added2020.04.08
On 7 April, the Council of the European Union adopted a long-negotiated reform of the EU road transport sector, known as the Mobility Package, by means of a written procedure.
L. Linkevičius: Europe must strengthen medical industry Added2020.04.03
On 3 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius took part in the second video conference of the European Union's Foreign Affairs Ministers to discuss international aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on consular coordination and repatriation, strengthening international cooperation and assistance.

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NATO Foreign Ministers discuss Alliance’s response to coronavirus pandemic Added2020.04.02
On 2 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius took part in a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers by secure videoconference for the first time in the Alliance’s history. The meeting discussed the Alliance’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, NATO’s role in the Middle East and North Africa region. NATO Ministers also exchanged their views on Russia, arms control, and relations with partners.
Principles of the rule of law have to be upheld even in time of crisis, says Minister L.Linkevičius Added2020.04.02
All European Union Member States and institutions do their utmost to address COVID-19 challenges. However, these efforts must not undermine the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights.
Plane with Lithuanian citizens from Vietnam and Thailand lands in Kaunas Added2020.03.31
On 31 March, an aircraft of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways landed at Kaunas airport with 111 citizens returning to Lithuania from Vietnam and Thailand thanks to the efforts of Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Lithuania in China, and the Honorary Consul of Lithuania in Vietnam Nguyen The Kien.

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L. Linkevičius: EU needs to join efforts to repatriate EU citizens from third countries Added2020.03.23
On 23 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius participated in a video conference of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers, who exchanged views on the international response to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with a particular focus on the repatriation of EU travelers stranded abroad. Foreign Ministers also discussed how to step up international cooperation in order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Joint statement on so-called “presidential elections” in Abkhazia Added2020.03.23
Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States of America do not recognize the legitimacy of the so-called “presidential elections” held in Georgia’s Abkhazia region on March 22, 2020.

RSS Lithuania participates in the virtual informal conversation with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on response to COVID-19 Added2020.04.09
On 9 April 2020, at the informal discussion with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet in Geneva Lithuania together with other member states expressed support for human rights-based approach in addressing COVID-19 pandemic and called on all states to safeguard free and independent media and ensure unhindered access to information.

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OPCW IIT report is a very important step towards holding those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria Added2020.04.09
On 8 April OPCW IIT has publishded its first report on the responsibility of the use of chemical weapons in Syria in March 2017. The collected factual evidence gives sufficient grounds to believe that the responsible individuals belong to the Syrian Arab Republic Air Force. Shortly this report will be considered by the OPCW Executive Council and later by the United Nations.
Lithuania contributes to humanitarian efforts of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and UNHCR Added2020.04.06
In support of the joint efforts of the international community to fight the COVID-19 and to support refugees as one of the most vulnerable groups of the society, Lithuania has allocated funds to humanitarian aid.
General Affairs Council takes decisions on enlargement, attempts to step up coordination efforts to fight against COVID-19 pandemic Added2020.03.24
On 24 March, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zanavičius participated in a video conference of Ministers for European Affairs. Ministers discussed the EU’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as exchanged views on the enlargement and association process, focusing on Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia.

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Foreign Vice-Minister A. Zananavičius: We support European Commission’s decision to focus on ecological and digital transitions Added2020.02.25
On 25 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zanavičius attended the General Affairs Council in Brussels, which discussed legislative work in 2020 and multiannual programming.

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Lithuania delivers statement on behalf of Nordic and Baltic countries on rights of child Added2020.02.25
On 24 February, during the High level mainstreaming panel, dedicated to discuss possibilities and challenges to the Convention of on the Rights of the Child on the occasion of its 30^th anniversary, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania, Ambassador Andrius Krivas took the floor on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries.

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Foreign Vice-Minister A. Zananavičius: Much hard work lies ahead on road to agreeing on EU's long-term budget Added2020.02.17
On 17 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zanavičius attended the General Affairs Council, which prepared the special meeting of the European Council on 20 February and discussed the EU's multiannual financial framework for the 2021‑2027 period.

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Lithuania’s Foreign Vice-Minister Dalius Čekuolis attends inaugural meeting of International Religious Freedom Alliance in Washington, D.C. Added2020.02.07
On 5 February in Washington, D.C., the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Dalius Čekuolis attended the inaugural meeting of the new International Religious Freedom Alliance that was launched by the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The meeting was attended by representatives from 27 countries.

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Foreign Vice-Minister N. Germanas receives new U.S. Ambassador Added2020.02.05
On 4 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Neris Germanas received the new Ambassador of the United States of America to Lithuania Robert S. Gilchrist.

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Foreign Vice-Minister N. Germanas meets with new Ambassador of Greece Added2020.02.04
On 4 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Neris Germanas meets with the new Ambassador of Greece Dimitrios Xenitellis.

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