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What are the priorities of the European Union in terms of foreign trade? What benefits does the Single Market have to offer the bloc’s over 500 million citizens? And what is the relationship between free trade agreements, growth and jobs? The European Union is not only a political heavyweight; it is also one of the … Skaityti toliau
Press release, 7 March 2018 At its meeting on 7 March 2018, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, with the participation of Darius Skusevičius, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, unanimously regretted that Serbia was increasingly failing to align its foreign and security policy with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. In the Opinion on the Communication … Skaityti toliau
On 15–17 February 2018, an Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy was held in Sofia, the capital city of the Republic of Bulgaria. Thanks to the delegation of the Lithuanian parliamentary delegation consisting of Dr Mindaugas Puidokas (Head of the Delegation), Deputy Chair of … Skaityti toliau
The importance of the EU investment and cohesion policies have been discussed by Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and European Commissioner for regional policy, Corina Cretu. “Lithuania is a country largely relying on European Union’s investment as regards its growth and rising quality of life. The effective absorption of EU funds brings about significant changes … Skaityti toliau
Press release, 17 January 2017 The Seimas approved the National Security Strategy by 106 votes in favour to none against and 1 abstention. The Strategy defines the key aspects of the national security policy; national security interests of the Republic of Lithuania; threats, risks and risk factors; and the priorities and targets of the national … Skaityti toliau
Press release, 21 December 2016 At its meeting on 21 December 2016, the Committee on Foreign Affairs considered and approved by consensus the proposal to form a Subcommittee on Transatlantic Relations and Democratic Development. The Subcommittee will be composed of the following Members of the Committee: Armonaitė Aušrinė; Audronius Ažubalis, Rūta Miliūtė, Žygimantas Pavilionis, Emanuelis … Skaityti toliau
Press release, 22 December 2016 The Seimas has congratulated the elected President of the Unites States of America Donald Trump by adopting a respective Resolution. In the Resolution, the Seimas recognises the role of the United States of America in and the personal contribution of the President of this country to ensuring security and stability … Skaityti toliau
“The Lithuanian foreign policy is based on long-term national interests and the continuity of their implementation”, said Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis earlier today in the meeting with the EU ambassadors, held at the initiative of the Slovak Republic that is completing its Presidency of the European Union. Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis thanked the Ambassadors for … Skaityti toliau
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has congratulated the new Spanish Government, approved by Parliament, and its head Mariano Rajoy. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, I would like to congratulate you on the formation of a new Government of Spain and your re-appointment as a Prime Minister. We are ready to cooperate … Skaityti toliau
On behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and the people of Spain on the occasion of the National Day of Spain – the Hispanic Day. “I am glad to note that this year is special to both … Skaityti toliau