The Prime Minister expressed his delight over the Belorussian participation in the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius and the stated position regarding the preparation to commence negotiations with the European Union on the facilitation of the visa regime. "We hope that the agreement between Lithuania and Belarus regarding the facilitation of border crossing for residents living along the border will come into force in the nearest future", said Prime Minister Mr Butkevičius during the meeting.
The Prime Minister also thanked the Ambassador for the longstanding cooperation and wished best of luck in his future endeavours.
Vladimir Drazhin is the longest-residing ambassador to Lithuania. Diplomat Alexandr Korol has been appointed as the new ambassador to Lithuania.
