Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has sent a letter to Pope Francis, extending greetings on behalf of the Government and the people of Lithuania on the Pope’s birthday anniversary and wishing him fortitude on the apostolic path. “Lithuania highly appreciates cooperation with the Holy See. On this occasion, let me sincerely thank ...

“The Lithuanian foreign policy is based on long-term national interests and the continuity of their implementation”, said Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis earlier today in the meeting with the EU ambassadors, held at the initiative of the Slovak Republic that is completing its Presidency of the European ...

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has sent his greetings to Paolo Gentiloni on his appointment as Italy’s Prime Minister, and on the formation of the new government. “The Government of the Republic of Lithuania is ready to work with you and with your Government to achieve the common goal of strengthening our bilateral relations and working together ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul and expressed condolences to the people of Turkey. “I express deep condolences to the victims’ families, relatives and all the people of Turkey affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. I wish you strength to sustain you in this difficult hour of loss”, ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius met his colleagues, Latvian Prime Minister Maris Kučinskis and Estonian Head of Government Juri Ratas at the meeting of the prime ministers of the Baltic Council of Ministers in Riga on Friday to discuss the issues of regional security, transport and energy ...

In the meeting with Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, on Wednesday, Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius noted the positive impact of the CoE on the national legal system. “I would like to reiterate Lithuania’s firm and determined committed to promote and defend human rights ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has sent a letter to Bernard Cazeneuve congratulating him on being appointed as Prime Minister of France. ‘France is Lithuania’s strategic partner in the European Union and in the field of security. This direction binds our states together and provides a solid framework for close cooperation in ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has sent a letter to Prime Minister of Finland, Juha Sipilä, greeting him and the people of the country on the Independence Day. "On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, I would like to express my sincere greetings to you all on the occasion of the Independence Day. The year ...

In his meeting with outgoing Austria’s Ambassador to Lithuania Johann Spitzer,  Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius expressed his conviction about further close ties between Lithuania and Austria, despite Austria’s decision to close its embassies in the Baltic countries. “We hope that the ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has extended greetings to Prime Minister of Romania, Dacian Julien Cioloș, and the Romanian people on the occasion of the National Day of Romania. In his letter, the Prime Minister notes the close dialogue with Romania in developing the bilateral cooperation, and expresses conviction about ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has sent his greetings to Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Māris Kučinskis, and the people of Latvia on the Independence Day. “I take this opportunity to extend, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and myself personally, sincere congratulations on the occasion of the ...

On behalf of the Government Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has congratulated Prime Minister of Poland Beata Szydlo and the people of Poland on the occasion of its Independence Day. “The year 2016 has been an exceptional year for the history of our countries: we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of restoration of the diplomatic relations between ...