During the discussion on Keeping Europe safe, Mr. Linkevičius pointed out that the European Union and NATO must, to the best of their capacities, help Ukraine get stronger and withstand the political, military and economic pressure from Russia as this affected the security of the entire Europe.
“Keeping Europe safe is currently the key issue of the European security,” Minister Linkevičius said.
Also, Mr. Linkevičius called for a broader approach towards the role of sanctions imposed on Russia.
“Sanctions serve not only as a means of pressing Russia to seek peaceful conflict regulation in the Eastern Ukraine; it is also the price paid for the aggressive actions taken in breach of the international law. If we did not apply these measures, we would encourage Russia to continue with their aggressive policy,” Mr. Linkevičius said.
Also, as part of the forum, Lithuanian Foreign Minister held a bilateral meeting with Krzysztof Szczerski, Secretary of State at the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland. The two officials discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Poland, also the preparation for the NATO Summit in Warsaw, the implementation of the Eastern Partnership initiative and cooperation in the field of energy.
The Wroclaw Global Forum is the leading transatlantic conference in Poland, bringing together policy and business representatives and experts. Discussions of the Forum are focused on the core transatlantic values of democracy and security. The conference was launched in 2010.
