According to the President, the Lithuanian and Polish nations – living side by side for centuries and united by shared historical experiences and traditions of statehood – continue to nurture a multifaceted bilateral dialogue that further enriches the history of relations between the two states and strengthen their time-tested friendship.
“We are united by a shared understanding that our highest priority is the strengthening of regional security. I am glad that through concrete actions we reaffirm this commitment to our common security: we are NATO allies that devote the largest share of our budgets to defense, we participate together in military and civil exercises, and we implement strategic infrastructure projects for military mobility and dual-use purposes. I firmly believe that by coordinating our actions, strengthening defense industry capabilities and deterrence, and effectively safeguarding our airspace, we will continue to advance our cooperation in national defense and security,” the President wrote in his message of congratulations.
The President emphasized that another priority of good neighborly relations and reliable partnership is the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects. He recalled the recent inauguration, together with the President of Poland, of the vital artery connecting Warsaw and Kaunas – the Via Baltica highway – as well as the successful synchronization of the Baltic States’ electricity grids with continental Europe and the GIPL gas interconnection with Poland.
Reflecting on the historical unity between Lithuanians and Poles and stressing the importance of honoring and commemorating the courage, sacrifice and yearning for freedom of the heroes of the 1863–1864 uprising – with another anniversary of this event approaching – the President expressed his wish to mark the occasion together with the President of Poland, both in Warsaw and in Vilnius.
The President wished Poland and all its people continued success, security, prosperity, and harmony.
