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RSS MFA statement on the situation in Belarus Added2020.08.10
We continue to observe the situation in Belarus, where presidential elections took place on the 9^th of August. The elections did not comply with the international commitments of Belarus and globally recognised standards of democracy, and they were not free and fair.

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Lithuania Strongly Condemns Start of Nuclear Fuel Loading into Unsafe Nuclear Power Plant in Belarus Added2020.08.07
On 7 August the Embassy of Belarus was presented with a protest note by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which strongly condemns Belarus’s actions to begin the loading of nuclear fuel into the unsafe nuclear power plant at the Astravets site in Belarus.

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L. Linkevičius and Israeli Foreign Minister agree to strengthen bilateral relations Added2020.07.30
On 30 July, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius had a telephone conversation with Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabi Ashkenazi. This was their first conversation since G. Ashkenazi’s appointment as the Israeli Foreign Minister.

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L. Linkevičius: Election calendar should not determine start of operation of nuclear power plant in Belarus Added2020.07.28
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius and the Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas sent a joint letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Vladimir Makei, the Minister of Energy of Belarus Victor Karankevich, and the Minister of Emergency Situations of Belarus Vladimir Vashchenko, urging them not to start operating the nuclear power plant (NPP) in Belarus without eliminating the shortcomings of the facility.

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Joint Declaration of Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Lithuania and Ukraine on establishing Lublin Triangle Added2020.07.28
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Republic of Lithuania and Ukraine recognize the multi-centennial historical and cultural links between their nations.

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L. Linkevičius: Mutual recognition between Kosovo and Serbia must be main objective of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Added2020.07.27
On 27 July, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius had a telephone conversation with Kosovo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Meliza Haradinaj-Stublla to discuss bilateral relations. The interlocutors agreed to cooperate in the fields of strategic communication, European integration, as well as in the implementation of EU Twinning and TAIEX projects.

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L. Linkevičius and Jordan's Foreign Minister discuss Middle East peace process Added2020.07.27
On 27 July, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius had a telephone conversation with Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Al Safadi. The Foreign Ministers discussed topical issues of bilateral relations and highlighted their mutual interest in developing cooperation in the fields of information technology (IT), financial technology (FinTech), life sciences, and cyber security.

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RSS Lithuanian Ambassador V. Sarapinas presents his letters of credence to President of Ukraine Added2020.07.31
On 30 July, the Ambassador of Lithuania Valdemaras Sarapinas presented his letters of credence to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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V. Toleikis receives award “For Merit to Friendship between India and Lithuania” in Rusnė Added2020.07.26
On 25 July, Vytautas Toleikis, a teacher and public figure, received an award “For Merit to the Friendship between India and Lithuania”. The solemn ceremony was held in Rusnė on 25 July.

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Lithuanian Artist among the Winners of the UN Office in Geneva Art Contest Added2020.07.20
Painting "Wall" by the well-known Lithuanian artist Ms Sigita Maslauskaitė-Mažylienė is among the three winners of the United Nations Office in Geneva art contest “The Future We Want”.
Lithuania emphasizes financial support for economic recovery and long-term strategic objectives in run-up to leaders’ discussions on EU next budget Added2020.07.16
On 15 July, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius took part in a video conference of Ministers for European Affairs, who prepared for the special meeting of the European Council on 17 and 18 July.
At the Human Rights Council, Lithuania condemns Russia's actions against Lithuanian justice officials in January 13 case Added2020.07.14
On 13 July, at the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania, Ambassador Andrius Krivas took the floor in the interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Diego García-Sayán and condemned Russia's actions against Lithuanian justice officials who had investigated the tragic and complex January 13 case.

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EU cooperation with Turkey and Russia, relations between EU and Latin America and Caribbean discussed in Brussels Added2020.07.13
On 13 July in Brussels, the Foreign Affairs Council discussed relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean, in particular how the EU could support the region, the EU-Turkey relations and current affairs, including situations in Libya, Hong Kong, Venezuela, and the Middle East peace process.

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Ambassador J. Raguckienė presents her letters of credence to President of North Macedonia Added2020.07.13
On 13 July, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Croatia Jūratė Raguckienė presented her letters of credence to the President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski.

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Lithuania contributes to U.S. effort to counter COVID-19 Added2020.07.13
On 15 July, Lithuania will send essential medical supplies for combating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to the United States of America. The medical devices were manufactured in Lithuania.

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At UN Human Rights Council, Lithuania expresses concerns about human rights situation in Belarus Added2020.07.10
On 10 July, at the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania, Ambassador Andrius Krivas took the floor in the interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Anaïs Marin.

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Ambassador J. Raguckienė presents her letters of credence to President of Montenegro Added2020.07.10
On 10 July, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Croatia Jūratė Raguckienė presented her letters of credence to the President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović in Podgorica.

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