Ambassador Kalindra presents his letters of credence to the President of Cyprus
Updated 2026-10-26
On 23 October, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania Andrius Kalindra presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Cyprus, opportunities to strengthen political dialogue, priorities on the European Union (EU) agenda, and common security challenges.
Lithuania and Cyprus aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation, intensify high-level political contacts and reciprocal visits, and further develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Ambassador Kalindra emphasised the importance of closer political dialogue and practical cooperation between Lithuania and Cyprus.
Particular attention was paid to Cyprus's Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026 and Lithuania's preparations to assume the Presidency on 1 January 2027. The discussion highlighted the importance of close cooperation between the countries holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU to ensure continuity of the EU agenda and the consistent implementation of shared priorities.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Lithuania's unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
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