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FCO Minister marks 20th anniversary of re-establishment of relations with Lithuania

The 27th of August marks the 20th anniversary of the re-establishment of regular diplomatic relations between the UK and Lithuania.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham sent the Lithuanian government the following message:

“The UK sends greetings to Lithuania to mark the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the re-establishment of regular diplomatic relations between our two countries. Lithuania has made tremendous progress since regaining independence more than two decades ago in rebuilding a free, prosperous and democratic society.

We look forward to developing further our excellent relations with Lithuania. We are pleased to stand alongside Lithuania as a fellow member of the European Union and NATO.”

Published 27 August 2011