Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations in New York
National statement delivered by Ambassador Audra Plepytė, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the UN, on behalf of the Republic of Lithuania at the 8th Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum and Group of Friends High Level Ministerial Meeting.
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RSS Lithuanian Statement at the 8th Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum and Group of Friends High Level Ministerial Meeting
Added2018.11.20
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Lithuanian statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Strengthening Multilateralism and the Role of the United Nations"
Added2018.11.09
Statements » Security Council » Rule of law »National statement delivered by Ambassador Audra Plepytė, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the UN, on behalf of the Republic of Lithuania at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Strengthening Multilateralism and the Role of the United Nations"
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Lithuania allocates funds to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund
Added2018.11.07
Humanitarian issues »The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs allocated EUR 20, 000 to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) towards humanitarian assistance.
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Congratulations from the United Nations and NATO on the occasion of the centenary of the Lithuanian Diplomatic Service
Added2018.11.06
Other issues »The Lithuanian Diplomatic Service marks its 100th anniversary on 7 November 2018. In their congratulatory messages, the leaders of the United Nations and NATO underline the contribution of Lithuanian diplomacy into international organisations and the significance of diplomatic activities while aspiring to independence during the soviet occupation.
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Gender inequality costs trillions to the world
Added2018.09.27
Human rights » General Assembly » Other issues »President Dalia Grybauskaitė, who chairs the Council of Women World Leaders, held a high-level event on economic growth through women’s empowerment at the United Nations General Assembly.
Taking part were UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid, Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro, Prime Ministers of Norway and Bangladesh, President of the World Bank Jim Yong Kim, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.
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Statement by the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė at the General Debate of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Added2018.09.27
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In New York, L. Linkevičius highlights the role of youth in achieving lasting peace, met with the President of the General Assembly
Added2018.09.27
General Assembly » Other issues »On 27 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attended a high-level side event “Engaging youth in mediation – a step towards lasting peace” of the UN General Assembly, which was organized by the Group of Friends of Mediation.
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RSS L. Linkevičius congratulates his Armenian counterpart on re-appointment
Added2019.01.23
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan on his re-appointment.
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EU-African Union ministerial meeting discusses cooperation with Africa
Added2019.01.23
Multilateral Relations »On 22 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius participated in the first EU-African Union ministerial meeting in Brussels. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation at a continental level between Africa and the European Union in the areas of security, good governance, economic integration, and multilateral cooperation.
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EU-ASEAN Ministerial meeting focuses on global challenges
Added2019.01.22
Multilateral Relations »On 21 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius participated in the 22nd EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Brussels.
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L. Linkevičius: Strengthening EU resilience to disinformation will remain Lithuania’s priority
Added2019.01.21
Multilateral Relations »On 21 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attended the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, which discussed the action plan against disinformation.
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L. Linkevičius discusses key foreign policy issues with foreign ambassadors
Added2019.01.18
News of the Ministry » European Union »On 18 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited to Lithuania. The traditional annual meeting discussed greatest achievements and challenges facing Lithuania’s foreign policy, national and international security, and other most relevant global issues.
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Resistance to threats discussed at the Nordic Conference
Added2019.01.18
Bilateral Relations »At the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Vilnius on 18 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius opened the annual Nordic Conference "Confidence, Cooperation, and Resilience in the Nordic-Baltic Region", which focused on issues and challenges facing the region.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister meets with the new Turkish Ambassador, discusses bilateral cooperation
Added2019.01.17
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On 17 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met with the incoming Ambassador of Turkey Gökhan Turan.
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L. Linkevičius presents A. Kubilius’ candidacy for the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Added2019.01.16
News of the Ministry »On 16 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius presented Andrius Kubilius' candidacy for the Secretary General of the Council of Europe to ambassadors of the Council of Europe member states residing in Lithuania.
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Linas Linkevičius: We must and we can help Mariupol
Added2019.01.16
Multilateral Relations »On 15 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius, who is visiting Ukraine together with his Estonian, Latvian and Polish counterparts, stressed that the Western community could not just passively observe Russia's actions in the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov.
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Preparations for possible changes in case of a no-deal Brexit underway
Added2019.01.15
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On 15 January, the European Committee under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania discussed preparations for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. Particular attention was paid to the protection of citizens' rights in the event of a no deal scenario.
