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RSS Invitation to a celebration of friendship between U.S. and Lithuania on 20 July 5 PM in Washinton sq. (Vilnius, Lithuania) Added2017.07.14
Have you heard about a beautiful Washington Square in Vilnius, Lithuania? It is a symbol of a respect to the United States - our Ally, which has condemned the occupation of our country by the Soviet Union and has refused to recognize the annexation for five decades (1940-1990). We invite all friends of Lithuania and United States to join for a celebration on 20 July at 5 PM. You can find more information about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1939237116365556

Lithuanians in the USA » Cultural diplomacy »
Celebration of Lithuania's Statehood Day in U.S. west-coast Added2017.07.07
On 6 July 2017 Lithuania's Statehood Day was celebrated across the world. Consulate General of Lithuania in Los Angeles invited the members of community to gather and sing Lithuania's National Anthem, "Tautiška giesmė" in Santa Monica Beach, at the end of a legendary "Route 66". The event was attended by Jonas Kazlauskas, former Head Coach of Lithuania men's basketball team. Lithuanian community in San Francisco also joined the celebration and gathered near Stanford University, Palo Alto.

Lithuanians in the USA » Cultural diplomacy »
Consulate General of Lithuania will be not conduct consular appointments on 4 July and 6 July Added2017.06.27
Please be advised that on 4 July (Tuesday) and 6 July (Thursday) the Consulate General of Lithuania will not conduct any consular appointments. 4 July is observed as public holiday in the United States (Independence Day). 6 July is observed as a public holiday in Lithuania (Statehood Day). We will provide consulations by email [email protected] and will reply to all voicemail messages left at 424-465-9901. In case of a consular emergency citizens of Lithuania can call 24/7 consular line +370 5 236 2444

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Congratulations to Lithuanian-American writer Ruta Sepetys (Rūta Šepetys) Added2017.06.19
Congratulations to Lithuanian-American writer Ruta Sepetys (Rūta Šepetys), who received the Carnegie Medal for her novel "Salt to the Sea" on 19 June. The CILIP Carnegie honors outstanding writing for children and young people.

Lithuanians in the USA » Cultural diplomacy »
Lessons learned: 77 years ago the USSR occupied the independent Republic of Lithuania Added2017.06.15
77 years ago, on 15 June 1940, the USSR invaded the independent Republic of Lithuania. United States condemned the occupation and refused to recognize annexation. Lithuanian people never have up - active resistance (Partisan war) continued until 1953, they pursued active diplomacy, showed civil disobedience, and finally declared the Restoration of Lithuanian Independence on 11 March 1990.

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Short documentary by Lithuanian director Giedrė Žickytė will be screened during EU Film Festival in Los Angeles Added2017.05.10
A Basque woman is stranded in an old people's home in Chile, but there is more than meets the eye in this documentary, which won the Best Short Doc Award at Sheffield Doc Fest.
When: 11 May 2017 (Thursday) 7:30 PM
Where: Santa Monica Aero Theatre (address: 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403).
Followed by "Tomorrow after the war" 2015, Luxembourg, 107 min. by director Christophe Wagner.
Here you can find the programme of the festival.

Cultural diplomacy »
Consulate General of Lithuania will be closed on 1 May Added2017.04.27
Please be advised that on 1 May, Monday, the Consulate General of Lithuania will be closed. International Working Day is observed as a public holiday in Lithuania. In case of an emergency please call 24/7 consular line +370 5 236 2444

RSS Lithuania’s Foreign Minister congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day Added2017.08.19
On 19 August, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Salahuddin Rabbani on the country’s Independence Day.

Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister offers his condolences after Spain hit by terror attacks Added2017.08.18
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius offered his condolences to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain Alfonso Maria Dastis over the brutal terror attacks of 17 and 18 August in Barcelona and Kambrilla, which caused the loss of innocent lives and injuries.

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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister congratulates India and the Republic of Korea on national holidays Added2017.08.15
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Minister of External Affairs of India Sushma Swaraj and the Republic of Korea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-wha on national holidays of these countries.

Bilateral Relations » Economic Relations »
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister congratulates Ecuador on Independence Day Added2017.08.10
On 10 August, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Ecuadorian Minister for Foreign Affairs María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on the country’s Independence Day.

Bilateral Relations »
Lithuania is ready to strengthen cooperation with Italy in countering threats to European security Added2017.08.09
On 9 August, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Darius Skusevičius met with Claudio Graziano, Chief of the Italian Army, who is visiting Lithuania. Lithuania’s Foreign Vice-Minister thanked Italy for its role in strengthening security of the Baltic States and underlined Lithuania’s readiness to continue to actively contribute to international efforts to counter terrorism, illegal migration and other threats to European security.

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister congratulates Singapore on National Day Added2017.08.09
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan on the country’s National Day.

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Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the ninth anniversary of the Russia-Georgia war Added2017.08.08
Russia’s aggression against Georgia shook the world in August 2008. The war has claimed hundreds of lives, while Russia has seized a part of Georgia’s territory. Thousands of people have become internally displaced persons. They were forced to leave their homes and are not yet able to return.

Bilateral Relations » Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion »
Minister Linas Linkevičius congratulates Swiss Foreign Minister on National Day Added2017.08.01
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter on Switzerland’s national holiday on 1 August.

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Comment of Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry on possible violation of sanctions regime against Russian Federation Added2017.07.31
Lithuania strongly supports Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We adhere to our strict and principled position on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea.

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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister congratulates Peru on Independence Day Added2017.07.28
On 28 July, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru Víctor Ricardo Luna Mendoza on the country’s Independence Day.

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