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Restored State of Lithuania turns 100

Restored State of Lithuania turns 100

Lithuania on the road towards OECD membership

Lithuania on the road towards OECD membership

Lithuania on UNESCO’s Executive Board

Lithuania on UNESCO’s Executive Board

10 reasons why Belarusian nuclear power plant is a huge problem

10 reasons why Belarusian nuclear power plant is a huge problem

Eastern Partnership

Eastern Partnership

Development cooperation and democracy promotion

Development cooperation and democracy promotion

RSS Another 34 Lithuanian soldiers start service in Mali Added2017.10.19
On 18 October, a squad made up of 34 Lithuanian soldiers started their service in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as part of the German contingent. The Lithuanian troops will be responsible for ensuring the defence of the forces in the territory of the military base in Mali’s eastern province of Gao.

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Linkevičius to pay a working visit to Mali and Ghana Added2017.10.17
On 17 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius will visit Mali, where he will meet with the country’s top officials, representatives from international organizations and Lithuania’s soldiers serving in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and the European Union Training Mission Mali (EUTM Mali).

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Linkevičius: ‘EU needs a dialogue with Russian civil society’ Added2017.10.17
On 16 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attended the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, which discussed Iran, North Korea, Turkey and human rights issues.

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Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry condemns Somalia’s terrorist attack Added2017.10.16
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack of 15 October on the peaceful people of Mogadishu, Somalia. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery and lots of strength for the people who were injured.

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In Luxembourg, EU Foreign Ministers draw attention to Russian civil society Added2017.10.16
At the initiative of Lithuania, a meeting of the European Union’s Foreign Ministers with the well-known Russian civil society activist, the Vice-Chairman of Open Russia Vladimir Kara-Murza was held in Luxembourg on 16 October.

Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister congratulates Spain on its National Holiday Added2017.10.12
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain Alfonso María Dastis Quecedo on the country’s National Holiday.

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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linkevičius presents potential of Klaipėda port in Mumbai Added2017.10.10
On 10 October in Mumbai, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius continued his visit to India, met with representatives from the largest Indian and international transport and logistics companies, and presented the potential of the Port of Klaipėda.

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RSS In Luxembourg, EU Foreign Ministers discuss issues related to digital Europe, migration and independent media Added2017.10.18
On 17 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius participated in the EU’s General Affairs Council (Art. 50) in Luxembourg, which finalised preparations for the upcoming European Council on 19-20 October. EU Foreign Ministers also exchanged opinions on media pluralism and the rule of law in the digital age.

Multilateral Relations »
Arrival and doorstep by Linas Antanas LINKEVIČIUS, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, at the Foreign Affairs Council, on 16 October 2017, in Luxembourg. Added2017.10.16
Arrival and doorstep.

Media Monitor on Lithuania and its Foreign Policy »
Lithuania allocates humanitarian aid to assist Palestinian refugees Added2017.10.13
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania allocated EUR 20,000 in humanitarian aid to assist Palestinian refugees. The contribution will be transferred to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion »
Bilateral Lithuania-China political consultations held in Vilnius Added2017.10.11
On 10 October, bilateral political consultations between Lithuania and China were held in Vilnius. Participants exchanged their views on topical bilateral political and economic issues, discussed sub-regional cooperation in the 16+1 format, relevant agreements, and the situation in North Korea.

Bilateral Relations »
Lithuania’s Foreign Vice-Minister Skusevičius meets with Ambassador of Germany Added2017.10.11
On 10 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Darius Skusevičius met with the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Lithuania Angelika Viets.

Bilateral Relations »
U.S.A. and Germany join Vilnius-based NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence Added2017.10.10
On 10 October in Vilnius, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Darius Skusevičius participated in a flag-raising ceremony at the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence. The centre that celebrates its 5th anniversary was joined by the United States of America and Germany.

Multilateral Relations » NATO and International Security »
[EWB Interview] Linkevičius: EU accession is a performance-driven process, europeanwesternbalkans.com, October 10, 2017 Added2017.10.10
During the Riga Conference 2017, European Western Balkans spoke with Linas Linkevičius, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. We spoke on Juncker’s Strategy for successful accession of Serbia and Montenegro, Russian interests in the Western Balkans and Serbia’s military neutrality.

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Radicalism is rising in the world because of lack of leadership: Lithuanian Foreign Minister, tribuneindia.com, October 9, 2017 Added2017.10.10
Lithuanian Minister Linas Linkevičius, who is on an official visit to India to celebrate 25th year of establishment of diplomatic relations, spoke to The Tribune about the relationship between the two countries, his views on global terrorism as a challenge, his views on what Europe is viewing as Russia’s growing aggression and what he expects from his countries ties with India.

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In Warsaw, Foreign Ministers discuss ways to strengthen NATO’s capabilities for deterrence and defence Added2017.10.09
On 9 October in Warsaw, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Darius Skusevičius attended the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of States of Central and Eastern Europe (B9). The countries are also member states of NATO. The Foreign Ministers agreed to further pursue concrete solutions to continue NATO’s adaptation to the new security environment.

NATO and International Security »
Interview with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius: ‘India can be a natural ally’ , the statesman.com, October 9, 2017 Added2017.10.09
Interview with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius: ‘India can be a natural ally’.

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