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RSS Article by Ambassador G. Varvuolis in Sankei Shimbun on January 13 Added2021.01.15
Foreign policy and diplomacy » Cultural diplomacy »On January 13, 2021, Sankei Shimbun, one of Japan's biggest dailies, published an article by Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of January 13th - Defenders of Freedom Day.
The Ambassador shares his personal memories from the night of January 13, 1991, when people of Lithuania, led by pursuit of unity and freedom, achieved a historic victory and defended independence of the restored Lithuanian state.
Recalling the victory of freedom won by peaceful Lithuanian citizens thirty years ago, G. Varvuolis emphasizes the significance of January 1991 on the path of restoration and consolidation of independence, which determined the future of Lithuania and Europe as a whole.
The article was prepared in communication with Mr. Tsumoto Saito, Sankei Shimbun correspondent, who had arrived in Lithuania immediately after events of January 13, 1991, and wrote about them immediately afterwards.
Article in the Japanese language: https://www.sankei.com/world/news/210113/wor2101130026-n1.html.
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Tribute to January 13th freedom victory paid at the Embassy of Lithuania in Japan Added2021.01.13
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of January 13 – Freedom Defenders' Day – and to honor those who died for freedom of Lithuania on January 13, commemorative candles – a symbol of unity and victory – were lit at the Lithuanian Embassy in Japan.
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Online presentation of Lithuanian high tech products Added2021.01.13
Economics and business »Today the Embassy organized a virtual presentation of Lithuanian high tech products that are sold in the Japanese market. Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis gave an introductory speech, and Yoshitaka Hoshino, Vice President of JETRO, discussed trade cooperation between Japan and Lithuania. Lithuanian high-tech sector was presented by third secretary Rokas Danilevičius, Teltonika products were presented by the company's representative in Japan Naoki Okura, and Deeper, Monimoto, Oxipit, Worksober and Eskimi DSP products were reviewed by Andrius Geležauskas, CEO of Baltic Vision.
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Lesson about Lithuania and January 13th in Hiratsuka Added2021.01.12
Foreign policy and diplomacy » Cultural diplomacy »To mark the 30th anniversary of January 13 - Defenders of Freedom Day, a lesson about Lithuania and January 13 was given at Tsuchisawa Junior High School in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The lesson was taught by Rasa Čekanavičiūtė, International Relations Coordinator of Hiratsuka Municipality.
The lesson began with the singing of the Lithuanian anthem, which students had rehearsed in advance. Students then got acquainted with the main facts about Lithuania, Lithuanian history and culture, and the January 13th.
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The seventh Lithuanian-Japanese life sciences symposium opened Added2020.12.18
Foreign policy and diplomacy »Ambassador Varvuolis participated in the seventh Lithuanian-Japanese life sciences symposium, which was held remotely this year. The symposium is organized by the professor of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences D. Pauža and the proffessor of Tokyo Teikyo University M. Asashima. The event was attended by scientists from Kaunas, Tokyo, Chiba and Kumamoto.
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Donation from Japan to Sugihara House in Kaunas Added2020.12.16
Foreign policy and diplomacy » Cultural diplomacy »The grassroots crowdfunding initiative started by volunteers from „Eurasia Travel“ in Tokyo to financially support Sugihara House in Kaunas, which is deprived of visitors because of the pandemic, resulted in collecting 10,487,500 yen (over 83 thousand euro) by a total of 1,164 people. On December 15th, Ambassador G. Varvuolis attended a solemn online ceremony, held both in Tokyo and in Lithuania, to celebrate this generous donation.
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Ambassador A. Varvuolis participated in events of ”Lithuania NOW 2020” festival Added2020.12.14
Cultural diplomacy »On December 12-13, Ambassador A. Varvuolis participated in events of ”Lithuania NOW 2020” festival in Yaotsu, Gifu Prefecture.
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RSS Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis announced the winner of Global Lithuanian Awards 2020 for lifetime achievements
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Lithuanians Living Abroad » Cultural Diplomacy »
On 14 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis announced the laureate of Global Lithuanian Awards 2020 for lifetime achievements.
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Lithuania asks for allied solidarity regarding Russia’s actions against Lithuanian justice officials in January 13 case
Added2021.01.13
NATO and International Security »
On 13 January, at the North Atlantic Council meeting, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania to NATO Ambassador Deividas Matulionis raised an issue of Russia’s actions against Lithuanian justice officials in January 13 case and asked for Allied solidarity.
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Ambassador Audra Plepytė elected as the President of the UNICEF Executive Board Bureau Added2021.01.13
Multilateral Relations »On 12 January, the Ambassador Audra Plepytė, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the United Nations, was elected as the President of the Bureau of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs to call on the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language to change the official Lithuanian name of Belarus
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News of the Ministry »
On 12 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis received a letter from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who requested replacing the official Lithuanian name 'Baltarusija' with a form that would be more similar to the one used in the Belarusian language.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Canadian counterpart discussed bilateral cooperation and international agenda items
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Bilateral Relations »
On 11 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with his Canadian counterpart François-Philippe Champagne. The Foreign Ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, regional security issues, the situation in Belarus, and possibilities of support for democratic initiatives.
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Lithuanian and Israeli Foreign Ministers discussed opportunities for cooperation
Added2021.01.11
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
On 11 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi and discussed good relations between Lithuania and Israel. The Foreign Ministers expressed their belief that bilateral political and economic cooperation would be further strengthened.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Dutch counterpart discussed prospects for bilateral and international cooperation
Added2021.01.08
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
On 8 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Stef Blok and discussed the key issues of bilateral and international cooperation.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Added2021.01.08
News of the Ministry »On 8 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, whom Lithuania recognises as the legitimate representative of the Belarusian people, and discussed topical issues of further cooperation and the strategy for democratic forces.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with the U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Added2021.01.07
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
On 7 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with the U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and discussed topical issues of cooperation between Lithuania and the U.S., and international security policy.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Romanian counterpart discussed prospects of cooperation, security situation in the region
Added2021.01.06
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
On 6 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with his Romanian counterpart Bogdan Aurescu. Landsbergis welcomed the good relationship between Lithuania and Romania. Both sides agreed to further strengthen their bilateral political and economic cooperation.