Permanent Mission of the Republic of Lithuania in Geneva
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RSS The President met with heads of global businesses and organizations in Davos
Added2020.01.23
Foreign policy and diplomacy » Economics and business »While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, the President showed special attention to the global business community.
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Lithuania offers human rights recommendations to Kyrgyzstan and Armenia
Added2020.01.23
Foreign policy and diplomacy »On 20 and 23 January, the Lithuanian delegation took the floor at the 35th session of the Working Group of Universal Periodic Review to address the human rights situation in Kyrgyzstan and Armenia.
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The President: I wish European leaders determination to act against real threats
Added2020.01.22
Foreign policy and diplomacy »During the visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the President attended a closed Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders titled An Ascendant Europe.
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The President: Lithuania cares about the democratic future of Georgia
Added2020.01.21
Foreign policy and diplomacy »President Gitanas Nausėda met with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The President expressed support for Georgia’s efforts to build a democratic society and integrate into transatlantic and EU structures.
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The President: Lithuania has an ambition of becoming a green economy and digitization leader
Added2020.01.21
Foreign policy and diplomacy »During the visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Gitanas Nausėda attended a lunch for European leaders where he delivered a welcome address on stimulating economic growth in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Dalia Leinartė - Lithuanian Nominee for UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Added2020.01.16
Foreign policy and diplomacy »Prof. Dalia Leinartė is nominated by the Govenrment of Lithuania for the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) for the 2021-2024 term of office (elections will take place in 2020).
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In Geneva, Lithuania makes a statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine
Added2019.12.19
Foreign policy and diplomacy »On 18 December 2019, the delegation of Lithuania took the floor in the interactive dialogue with the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in Ukraine.
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RSS L. Linkevičius discusses situation in Sahel, ways to step up climate diplomacy in Brussels
Added2020.01.20
Multilateral Relations »On 20 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attended the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, which focused on the situation in Sahel and climate diplomacy.
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L. Linkevičius discusses regional safety and security with U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of European and Eurasian Affairs
Added2020.01.17
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »On 17 January, on the margins of the “Snow Meeting”, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius and the Acting Assistant Secretary of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip T. Reeker discussed transatlantic cooperation in response to regional security challenges, including a threat posed by the construction of an unsafe Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
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L. Linkevičius: European Union can and must play important role in de-escalating tensions in Iraq
Added2020.01.10
Multilateral Relations »On 10 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attended the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The Council was briefed on the latest developments in Iraq, including through an exchange with the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg, and discussed the role of the EU in de-escalating heightened tensions in the Middle East region.
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Linas Linkevičius to attend extraordinary meeting of Foreign Affairs Council
Added2020.01.08
Multilateral Relations » NATO and International Security »On 10 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius will attend an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The Council will discuss current affairs and exchange views on recent events in Iraq, focusing on ways to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East region.
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Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius congratulates Austria’s new Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Added2020.01.08
Bilateral Relations »
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on the appointment as Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs. L. Linkevičius wished him strength and success in fulfilling his responsibilities, and in encountering new challenges at work.
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Lithuania allocates humanitarian aid to Albania
Added2019.12.17
News of the Ministry »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania has allocated additional EUR 10, 000 for humanitarian aid to Albania. The funds will be transferred to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry hosts event of charity campaign "Maltesers soup"
Added2019.12.13
News of the Ministry »On 13 December, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania hosted an event of the charity campaign "Maltesers soup" for the sixth time already. All money raised will go to assist elderly people in Lithuania who are lonely.
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In negotiations on next long-term EU budget, Lithuania seeks more funding for traditional policies
Added2019.12.10
Multilateral Relations »On 10 December, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius attended the General Affairs Council in Brussels, which focused on the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2021-2027.
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L. Linkevičius: EU has to be more active in the field of human rights
Added2019.12.09
Multilateral Relations »On 9 December in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attended the Foreign Affairs Council, which focused on human rights issues and the EU-Africa relationship.
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Foreign Minister discusses bilateral relations with his Georgian and North Macedonian counterparts
Added2019.12.06
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »On 5 December, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Nikola Dimitrov, and discussed the recent escalation of the situation along the occupation line of South Ossetia.
