Joint Statement by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Today we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration.
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Ambassador Hall’s Welcoming Remarks at the Independence Day Reception 2019
Once again this year, is my great honor to be here to share this day with all of you – our good friends and partners. July 4th is a celebration of what it means to be American.
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at Seimas’ Exhibit Honoring Senator John McCain
I am deeply honored to be with you today to join in paying tribute to a man who was not only an American hero and patriot, but also a great friend of Lithuania. As all of you well know, Senator John McCain dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom and democracy that he believed …
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U.S. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell Visits Vilnius
On October 31, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell visited Vilnius for a series of bilateral meetings, including at the Presidency and with Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevicius, and Minister of Defense Raimundas Karoblis. The main topics of discussion included strengthening our collaborative efforts to enhance security …
Read More» Assistant Secretary Mitchell Travel to Minsk, Vilnius, and the Hague
On October 31, Assistant Secretary Mitchell will travel to Vilnius, where he will meet with senior Lithuanian officials, including Foreign Minister Linkevicius and Defense Minister Karoblis, to discuss regional issues and the bilateral relationship.
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U.S. Embassy presents exhibition “Across the Ocean: The Age of Friendship between Lithuania and the United States of America”
On April 18 the exhibition “Across the Ocean: The Age of Friendship between Lithuania and the United States of America” opens at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library. The exhibit, created in partnership with the Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library and American Fulbright Scholar Charles Perrin, reveals one hundred years of friendship between the U.S. and Lithuania and …
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks for the U.S. and German Flags Raising Ceremony at NATO ESCOE
I thank you for this opportunity to address you as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence. As Vice President Pence said in Tallinn on July 31, a strong and united NATO is needed more today than at any point since the collapse of Communism a quarter-century ago.
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Ambassador Hall’s Opening Remarks at the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance Professional Board Member Education Program
I am pleased to join you today as you take an important step toward becoming a professional board member. The Baltic Institute for Corporate Governance’s Professional Board Member Education program will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to make this region a true global leader in corporate governance.
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“Marshall Plan” 70th Anniversary Commemoration Event at Seimas
On June 5, Ambassador Hall gave remarks at the “Marshall Plan” 70th Anniversary Commemoration Event at Seimas. This day marks the 70th anniversary of United States Secretary of State George C. Marshall’s address at Harvard University, unveiling the European Aid Program, a program that has become known to all as the “Marshall Plan.”
Read More» U.S. Embassy’s Participation at Bukime Kartu
U.S. Embassy representatives participated in “Bukime Kartu,” an event hosted by the Irish Embassy. The 15th annual event supported several foster homes for children ages 6 to 14 from across Lithuania. At the all-day event, children were able to play whiffle ball and basketball with U.S. military personnel and diplomats, operate firefighting equipment, complete an obstacle course …
Read More» Presenting the U.S. National Parks at Lentvaris Gymnasium
On April 18th, 2016 an outreach visit was conducted by the U.S. Embassy staff to Lentvaris Gymnasium. Jillian Schmitt, Gina Fonseca and Giedra Gureviciute-Demereckiene had the pleasure of meeting a group of 30 students. The English-language students gathered to talk about a range of topics from diplomacy to U.S. National parks. Jillian Schmitt (Political Officer) …
Read More» English Song Contest “Speech Melody 2016”
On April 8, 2016, Robert and Lauren Schaefer had the pleasure of representing the U.S. Embassy and serving on the judges panel at the sixth annual “Kalbos Melodija” singing competition hosted by Kaunas J. Urbsys Catholic School. There were 30 groups from the region that competed in two categories – 1) soloists, duets, trios, and …
Read More» School Song Competition
On 8 April 2016, U.S. Embassy representatives Derek Weeden and Nathan Stophel traveled to Tytuvenai Gymnasium to serve on a panel of judges for the ninth annual music contest. The contest showcased the students talents and highlighted the enthusiasm with which they are learning about U.S. culture and language. Altogether, 16 groups of children participated …
Read More» Spelling Bee Contest in Telsiai
Frances Rauland represented the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius at a first-of-its –kind Spelling Bee in Telsiai district on April 5. The school district, located about 280 kilometers northwest of Vilnius in Samogitia region, currently has two volunteers from the Erasmus Plus Program, which places volunteers and teachers around Europe; in this case one from Georgia …
Read More» ESU Public Speaking Competition
On March 18, 2016, the residents of Klaipeda awoke from their beds and rushed to check the day’s forecast. The City celebrated in unison as they collectively learned that the impending snowstorm would not affect the 19th National Public Speaking Competition. Thirty-six of the brightest minds in Lithuania gathered in LCC International University’s Neufeld Auditorium …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Judges a Public Speaking Competition for High School Students
On February 23, 2016, Political/Economic Deputy Chief Diane M. Kohn joined the judges’ panel for “Let’s Debate 2016,” a public speaking competition for high school students at the Senieji Trakai A. Stelmachovskio Basic School. She was invited to help to determine the winners among 11 participants representing various Trakai Region schools.The competition participants discussed nuclear …
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