According to President Donald Trump, the transatlantic relationship is vital, and the United States remains committed to both the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and bilateral security ties with Lithuania.
"I greatly value Lithuania's commitment to spend at least two percent of gross domestic product on defense by 2018, which sets an important example of burden-sharing among allies as does your advocacy for a stronger NATO role in fighting terrorism,” President Donald Trump wrote in his letter.
He further underscored the unwavering support provided by the United States to Lithuanian freedom, independence and statehood. The people of the United States and Lithuania share a special bond, exemplified by the voices of the Lithuanian-American community that called for freedom throughout the years of Soviet occupation, he stressed.
President Donald Trump emphasized that he was proud to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to build on the strong ties of friendship and alliance with Lithuania.
He also thanked for Lithuania's contribution to security operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
