Lithuania in the Netherlands
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Official account of the Embassy of Lithuania in the Netherlands
3-in-3 | Main elements of Lithuanian 🇱🇹 interventions during the last @OPCW Executive Council (EC) meetings in the Hague in recent weeks. Statements can be found here: shorturl.at/g35o9 shorturl.at/wE8ad shorturl.at/dFBeg
Today marks 85 years since Sumner Welles Declaration — a bold statement by U.S,🇺🇸denouncing the Soviet occupation of Lithuania🇱🇹, Latvia🇱🇻, and Estonia🇪🇪. At a time when 3 Baltic States were forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union, the United States declared it would never recognize…
#OttawaConvention | article by Silvan Schoonhoven of @telegraaf on decision of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland & Poland to withdraw from the Convention. Decision was not taken lightly, according to Minister @BudrysKestutis, but it is critical for the security of the region
Deputy Minister @SigitasMitkus in the Hague: tribute to the victims of the MH17 at the National Memorial in pursuit of justice, consultations with 🇳🇱 @minbuza & businesses on EU 🇪🇺 & development cooperation in Ukraine 🇺🇦 & beyond @LithuaniaMFA
Today marks 11 years since Russia shot down MH17, killing 298 innocent people. In 🇳🇱, I laid flowers at the National MH17 Memorial on behalf of 🇱🇹 MFA to honour the victims and stand with their families. Russia bears full responsibility. Justice&accountability must prevail.
Tariffs have never been an effective solution to real economic challenges throughout history. #EU🇪🇺 has always stood firmly in support of fair trade, guided by internationally agreed rules and regulations. In the current circumstances, it is crucial to avoid any escalation in…
#NATOMatters | Recalling an important rally in support of @NATO & Ukraine 🇺🇦 during the NATO Summit in the Hague, organised by Lithuanian 🇱🇹Youth Organisation & Abba Leiden - the voice of the young people matters more than ever
Embassy of Lithuania in the Netherlands had the pleasure of welcoming Foreign Minister @BudrysKestutis at the Embassy today. Minister is here on a bilateral visit to the Netherlands @LithuaniaMFA @minbuza
The #ECHR ruling re-confirmed what has long been known: Russia is responsible for the downing of flight MH17 — the loss of 298 innocent lives, and for the deep, lasting pain inflicted on their loved ones. Yesterday, in solemn silence I honoured the memory of the victims at the…
Started my working visit to the #Netherlands by visiting the #MH17 memorial. 298 lives were tragically lost - we must not forget how and why. This was not an accident - the plane was shot down by a Russian missile, fired from territory controlled by Russian-backed forces.…
Thank you for the warm welcome in the Netherlands, Caspar @ministerBZ! 🇱🇹🤝🇳🇱
Thank you, @BudrysKestutis, for your visit to The Hague. #Lithuania and the Netherlands are strong and like-minded EU and NATO partners, including on security, defense, and trade. We stand firm and united in our resolve to support Ukraine and persist in pressure on Russia. 1/2
Russia continues its widespread use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine. 🇬🇧 stands strong with 🇺🇦 and has our full support in protecting its people against these appalling attacks 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦@UKRinNLD #EC109 #StandWithUkraine
Today, we bid farewell to the Netherlands' Defence Attaché LT COL Laine den Hollander, who was awarded the Medal of Merit for his outstanding contribution to strengthening 🇱🇹-🇳🇱 defence cooperation. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our shared security goals!
A pariah-state Russia intensifying use of CWs in and against Ukraine | attribution, condemnation & and full accountability for non-compliance must follow @OPCW @LithuaniaMFA
Our Dutch intelligence agencies reveal Russia is intensifying its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. It is normalized and widespread. Chloropicrin is dropped by drones to drive soldiers out of trenches, and then kill them. Horrible and unacceptable. reuters.com/world/europe/r…
Yesterday Change of Command NATO Force Integration Unit Lithuania 🇱🇹 ceremony in beautiful ☀️ Vilnius. Tremendous job done outgoing Commander Col. Peter Nielsen 🇩🇰 you truly left a legacy Sir! And welcome new Commander Col . Merlijn Heiligers 🇳🇱 .
#TAV #Ukraine Another (3rd) report from the @OPCW on Ukraine. Compliments to the Technical Secretariat for the work done. Next step is attribution: Russia has used banned chemical substances in and against Ukraine, now it must be held accountable. @LithuaniaMFA
🔴 OPCW confirms presence of riot control agent CS in report on Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine. OPCW released its third report on its Technical Assistance Visit (TAV) to Ukraine following an alleged use of toxic chemicals as a weapon. The findings confirm the presence of…
De NAVO gaat niet alleen over investeringen in Defensie. In de kern gaat het om vrijheid. Het beschermen van onze manier van leven. Nu en voor toekomstige generaties. Jongeren uit Oekraïne en Litouwen begrijpen dit als geen ander. Daarom trap ik met hen de NAVO-top af. 🇳🇱🇱🇹🇺🇦
Today, 14 political prisoners — including Siarhei Tsikhanousky — who were imprisoned by the Lukashenka regime, have been successfully released. They are now safe in Lithuania and are receiving proper care. The US role in the release has been critical. But, this is not the end.…
My husband Siarhei is free! It’s hard to describe the joy in my heart. Thank you, 🇺🇸 @POTUS, @SPE_Kellogg, @JohnPCoale, DAS Christopher W. Smith, @StateDept & our 🇪🇺 allies, for all your efforts. We’re not done. 1150 political prisoners remain behind bars. All must be released.
Ukraine welcomes the 3rd @OPCW report on Russia’s systematic violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Evidence includes Russian RG-Vo gas grenades, K-510 fuses, and UAV used for delivery of these devices, with already 9,712 documented cases of Russia's use of hazardous…
Greetings from Vilnius, where thousands are marching for equality today. As they pass by, Lithuania’s MFA welcomes them with our capital's mascot draped in the rainbow flag. 🌈