“Lithuania and Poland not only share centuries of history, but also current challenges and common interests. The strengthening of regional security through the implementation of decisions of NATO’s Summit in Warsaw, a common position on Russia’s aggressive actions, our countries’ co-ordinated and consistent support for the aspirations of the Eastern Partnership countries, and the development of joint energy and transport projects today – these are our most important tasks. Only by working hand in hand can we successfully deal with these challenges. Our shared history has proved that if we work together, we can achieve a lot,” said Linkevičius.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister expressed his confidence that the bilateral relationship between Lithuania and Poland, as well as cooperation in international forums, would only intensify in the future.
Poland restored its independence on 11 November 1918, after 123 years of partitions.
President Dalia Grybauskaitė extended her sincere congratulations to President Andrzej Duda of Poland and all Polish people on Independence Day.
According to the President, Lithuania and Poland have embarked on the same historic path due to their aspirations for independence, people’s courage and determination to live in a free and strong country, that defends its citizens and their interests. In her message of congratulations, the President emphasized that nowadays this means a strong commitment and responsibility to defend the democratic values that unite Lithuania and Poland and the freedom they won.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of reestablished diplomatic relations between Lithuania and Poland.
According to Dalia Grybauskaitė, during these years, Lithuania and Poland have become ever closer as partners and allies, and common understanding of challenges determines the dialogue based on mutual awareness and support on the most outstanding issues of transatlantic and regional agenda.
The President underscored that high-level cooperation and implementation of joint strategic projects have a significant contribution to reaching common objectives and ensuring freedom, security and well-being of people.
Dalia Grybauskaitė wished the President of Poland happiness and health as well as every success and long years of well-being and prosperity to Poland and its people.
