Press Releases

2010-03-19 Social exclusion – a challenge for the state and society

The EU has declared 2010 the year for combating poverty and social exclusion. This initiative has been joined by most European countries, including – as of this week – Lithuania. In her address to the participants of a special introductory event, dedicated to combating poverty and organized by the Ministry of Social Security and Labor, President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė underlined that the deepening social exclusion posed a challenge not only to the state, but also to society. Therefore, the President said, the contribution of active and civic-minded people was very important and priceless when addressing the most painful problems faced by society.

2010-03-17 Dalia Grybauskaitė congratulated President of Ireland on Saint Patrick’s Day

“Lithuania and Ireland are linked by a very special partnership, which is strengthened by the membership of our countries in the European Union and supported by the large and dynamic Lithuanian community in your country. I hope that during my visit to Ireland in May of this year, we will not only have an opportunity to exchange thoughts on how our two countries are preparing for the OSCE chairmanship and the EU presidency, but also to extensively discuss our steps towards building up bilateral dialogue and cooperation in different areas,” President Dalia Grybauskaitė wrote in her message of congratulations to President Mary McAleese of Ireland on the occasion of Saint Patrick’s Day.

2010-03-16 The President received letters of credence from Australian Ambassador

President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from the Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia, Paul Wesley Stephens. In the meeting, the President and the new Australian Ambassador discussed bilateral relations and opportunities for closer cooperation between the two states in trade, investment, culture, and other areas.

2010-03-16 The President received letters of credence from the Ambassador of Iceland

President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from the Ambassador of Iceland, Elin Flygenring. The Ambassador passed personal regards to the President of Lithuanian from the President of Iceland. The President underlined she looked forward to her visit to Iceland this coming July.

2010-03-16 The President received letters of credence from Bangladesh ambassador

President Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from Ambassador Saiful Hoque of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. President Dalia Grybauskaitė wished Ambassador Saiful Hoque to promote, through active diplomatic work, closer cooperation between Lithuania and Bangladesh in the fields of business, tourism, culture, science and technologies.

2010-03-15 The President received letters of credence from the Ambassador of Serbia

President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, Radojko Bogojević. In the meeting, the President and the Ambassador discussed bilateral relations and Serbia’s prospects of membership in the European Union. The President expressed belief that the long experience of the Ambassador in the diplomatic service would contribute to efficient development of Lithuania-Serbian relations.

2010-03-15 The President received letters of credence from the first Ambassador of Namibia to Lithuania

President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia, Theresia Samaria. The President underlined in the meeting with the first ambassador of Namibia to Lithuania that the two countries were making their first steps towards stronger bilateral relations. According to the President, the appointment of the new ambassador will promote closer cooperation between Lithuania and Namibia in trade, tourism, culture, and education.

2010-03-15 The President congratulated Greece’s President on inauguration

President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė sent congratulations to the President of Greece, Karolos Papoulias, on his inauguration.

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.