“I highly value your honest service to the nation, your focus on the global agenda and your commitment to bringing the international community together to address the urgent issues of today. Under your leadership, the United States has made decisive steps towards more concord and social justice, remaining the driving force behind the ideals of freedom and human rights, global peace and security,” the President wrote in her message of congratulations.
According to Dalia Grybauskaitė, the bonds of friendship linking Lithuania and the United States – which grew and expanded in the years of Barack Obama’s presidency – are deeply appreciated in our country. The Lithuanian President also stressed the U.S. President’s personal contribution to fostering long standing partnership between the two nations and his resolute support to our region and its security.
Dalia Grybauskaitė wished Barack Obama and his family much happiness and success, as well as long years of peace, welfare and prosperity to the citizens of the United States.