Permanent Representation of the Republic of Lithuania in Vienna
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RSS Vice-Minister E. Meilūnas at the OSCE Chairpersonship Security Conference: Russian attacks on Ukraine's critical civilian infrastructure have reached an unprecedented level
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Foreign policy and diplomacy » NATO and international security »The Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Egidijus Meilūnas participated in the Chairpersonship Security Review Conference 2023 of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which took place on June 28-29 and was dedicated to Russia's war against Ukraine.
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The OSCE Informal Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists highlighted the dangers journalists are facing due to continued Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
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Human rights »On 4 May 2023 in Vienna, at the Permanent Council of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) the informal OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists, composed of 16 participating States, including Lithuania, delivered a Joint Statement in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day that was marked on 3 May.
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Independent OSCE Moscow Mechanism experts: the practice of the forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children to the territory of the Russian Federation may amount to a crime against humanity
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Human rights »On 4 May 2023, the Report under the Moscow Mechanism on violations and abuses of International humanitarian and human rights law, war crimes and crimes against humanity, related to the forcible transfer and/or deportation of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation was presented at the Permanent Council of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
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OSCE Permanent Council initiates new Moscow mechanism to address the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia
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Human rights »On 30 March 2023, 45 participating States of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), including Lithuania, following consultations with Ukraine initiated preparation of a new Moscow Mechanism report to address the deportation of Ukrainian children, committed by Russia during their war of aggression against Ukraine Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children in its war against Ukraine.
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The new OSCE Moscow Mechanism invoked in relation to human rights violations in Belarus
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Human rights »On 23 March 2023, 38 participating States of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), including Lithuania, invoked one of the OSCE's Human Dimension instruments - the Moscow Mechanism on Human Rights Violations in Belarus. Under this mechanism, a mission of independent experts is established to prepare a new report on the human rights situation in Belarus.
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The OSCE Informal Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists called to provide asylum and support to independent journalists forced to flee from Russia and Belarus
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Foreign policy and diplomacy » Human rights »On 13 March 2023, at the Human Dimension Supplementary Meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) the representative of the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the International Organisations in Vienna, speaking on behalf of the informal OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists, called on countries to provide refuge and support to independent journalists and other media representatives forced to flee persecution and war.
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RSS Landsbergis at the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting: “Ukraine proves daily that it can effectively stand up to its aggressor. We must strengthen the Alliance’s willpower and support for Ukraine, which is fighting for the security of the Euro-Atlantic area
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » NATO and International Security »On 28-29 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis attended a NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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For the first time, Russia fails to be elected to the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, and Lithuania wins a seat
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Bilateral Relations » News of the Ministry »Today, on 29 November, at the annual Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, elections were held for the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the period 2024-2026. For the first time in history, Russia was excluded from the Executive Council, with the majority voting for Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis meets with NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » News of the Ministry » NATO and International Security »Today, in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis met with General Christopher G. Cavoli, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis attends NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » NATO and International Security »
On 28-29 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis attends a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on non-attendance at the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »
On 28 November, the Foreign Ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and destruction within the OSCE and regretting the decision enabling Sergei Lavrov to attend the 30th session of the OSCE Ministerial Council in person.
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Foreign Minister Landsbergis in Berlin: "Germany's decision to permanently deploy a heavy brigade in Lithuania is a genuine symbol of Zeitenwende. We are extremely grateful to Germany for standing with us"
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Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »Today, on 28 November in Berlin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis and Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock opened the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum 2023.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis to pay a working visit to Berlin
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Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »On 28 November in Berlin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis and Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will open the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum 2023.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Landsbergis in Tallinn: "Signs of war fatigue are becoming more prominent in Western posture. We must combat it"
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » News of the Ministry »At the 29th Baltic Council on 24 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis noted that Ukraine's victory was an existential issue for the Baltic states and the West. Thus, support for Ukraine's fight must be our top priority in the near term.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis attends a virtual meeting with G7+ partners on Ukraine energy sector support
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » News of the Ministry »On 21 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis, remotely attended the U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s meeting with G7+ partners on Ukraine energy sector support. Participants of the meeting reaffirmed their collective support for the repair and defense of Ukraine’s energy sector and discussed measures to ensure greater resilience.
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At an informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis warns about Russia’s wish to use the situation in Gaza to spread false narratives
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Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » European Union »
On 20 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis took part in an informal video teleconference to discuss the situation in Israel and the Middle East region.
