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2010-03-11 Leaders of foreign states congratulate Lithuania on March 11

On the occasion of March 11, the Day of Restoration of Independence in Lithuania, President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė and all people of Lithuania were congratulated by leaders of France, Russia, Germany, the European Commission, and the European Union Member States.

2010-03-11 U. S. President Obama: The strength and unity of Lithuanian people demonstrated 20 years ago continues to inspire us today

President Dalia Grybauskaitė and all people of Lithuania are congratulated on March 11, the Day of Restoration of Independence, by President Barack Obama of the United States of America. "On this anniversary, our message to the Lithuanian people is clear: the strength and unity you demonstrated to the world 20 years ago continues to inspire us today. The United States stood by you during the Soviet occupation, and we remain a steadfast ally and loyal friend," the U.S. President writes in the letter of congratulations.

2010-03-10 Lithuania and Slovenia united by shared history, similar aspirations and common interests

President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė received the President of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, who came to Vilnius on an official visit. This is the first official visit by President Danilo Türk to Lithuania.

2010-03-09 Commemoration of March 11 to be joined in by foreign visitors

This March 11, Lithuania will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Restoration of Independence. Latvia’s President Valdis Zatlers, Estonia’s President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Poland’s President Lech Kaczyński, Finland’s President Tarja Halonen, and Slovenia’s President Danilo Türk plan to visit Vilnius on this occasion. The commemorative events are expected to be attended by the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Pamela Quanrud, Sweden’s Minister for European Union Affairs Birgitta Ohlsson, Russia’s Minister of Transport Igor Levitin, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Petro Poroshenko, former President of Estonia Arnold Rüütel, and other guests from foreign states. The commemoration of the Anniversary of Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence will also be joined in by heads of parliaments of Armenia, Bulgaria, Poland, Georgia, Czech Republic, Iceland, United Kingdom, Moldova, Slovenia, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Hungary, and the United States of America.

2010-03-03 Dalia Grybauskaitė congratulated Bulgarian President on national holiday

President Dalia Grybauskaitė extended congratulations to President Georgi Parvanov on Bulgaria's national holiday - Liberation Day.

2010-03-02 Dalia Grybauskaitė presented letters of credence to Lithuania’s ambassador to Spain

President Dalia Grybauskaitė presented letters of credence to Audra Plepytė-Jara, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Spain. According to Dalia Grybauskaitė, the appointment of Lithuania’s new ambassador to Spain will open fresh opportunities for the two countries to cooperate even closer in addressing EU agenda issues and will further promote bilateral contacts in the fields of economy, culture and science.

2010-03-02 The President extended condolences over the tragic earthquake in Chile

President Dalia Grybauskaitė sent condolences to President Michelle Bachelet of Chile over the devastating earthquake that killed hundreds of people.

2010-03-01 The President signed a decree appointing new health minister

President Dalia Grybauskaitė signed a decree appointing Raimondas Šukys as Minister of Health Care of Lithuania. The Decree enters into force on the date of signature.

2010-03-01 Change of ministers should not hinder health care reform

President Dalia Grybauskaitė received Raimondas Šukys, candidate for health minister, to discuss urgent health care issues and the continuity of health care reform. Mr. Šukys presented his position on health care and principles for dealing with the problems in this sector.

2010-02-25 Lithuania set to continue strategic partnership with Ukraine, based on common values

President Dalia Grybauskaitė is currently on a working visit to Kyiv where she is attending the inauguration of Viktor Yanukovych as Ukraine’s new president. “Lithuania and Ukraine are connected by close and long-standing historical, cultural and political bonds. I am therefore confident that the strategic dialogue between Lithuania and Ukraine, based on shared interests and values, will be consistently strengthened and deepened under the leadership of President Viktor Yanukovych,” President Grybauskaitė said.