Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark a failed coup attempt in Turkey
Added 2017-07-15
On 15 July 2017, we mark the first anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Turkey that left a few hundreds dead and 2,000 injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania reiterates its solidarity with Turkey and its people, who gathered to...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its condolences concerning forest fires in Portugal
Added 2017-06-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania expresses its sympathy and condolences to the victims of the forest fires in Portugal and to the families of those who have died during this tragic event.
Foreign Ministry’s statement on arrests of peaceful protesters in the Russian Federation
Added 2017-06-13
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania voices its concerns over the mass arrests of peaceful protesters in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and many other cities of the Russian Federation. Hundreds were arrested, including the opposition leader,...
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister offers his condolences over the terror attack in London
Added 2017-06-04
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius sent a letter to the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson extending his condolences over a deadly terror attack in London, the capital city of the country, on the evening of June...
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister expresses condolences over Manchester attack
Added 2017-05-23
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius sent a condolence letter the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, expressing his condolences over a terror attack on 23 May. Many innocent people were killed and were injured in...
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s statement on terrorist attacks in Egypt
Added 2017-04-10
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania strongly condemns the brutal attacks on the Coptic Christian community in Alexandria and Tanta that have targeted the lives of innocent people and injured dozens.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister offers condolences over the Stockholm attack
Added 2017-04-10
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius extended his condolences to the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström over the terrorist attack in the Swedish capital Stockholm on 7 April. The Stockholm attack killed...
Lithuania does not recognize the so-called elections and referendum on changing the name of Georgia’sTskhinvali region
Added 2017-04-10
In response to reports about the so-called Presidential elections and referendum on changing the name of Georgia’s Tskhinvali region of 9 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania announces that it does not recognize the framework in...
Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry extends condolences over Colombia landslide
Added 2017-04-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Colombia and to all the families of the victims.
Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s statement on Saint Petersburg metro explosions
Added 2017-04-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns today’s attack on the Saint Petersburg subway network. At least 10 people were killed in the explosion and another 50 people were injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and the...