The U.S. Government Has Awarded $1.56 Million to Organizations Supporting Ukrainian Refugees in Lithuania

This is the largest donation by the U.S. government to Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania. “These organizations have done incredible work since the early days of the war to support those who have fled Ukraine and are living in their communities. These grants will help ensure that vital work continues,” Tamir Wasser said.

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Joint Statement from Ambassadors to Lithuania for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2023

We stand together to reaffirm our commitment to the human rights and dignity of all individuals, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex persons.  We express our solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community and believe that every individual – in our own countries, in Lithuania, and beyond – has the right to live with dignity …

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Statement from Diplomatic Missions for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) and Baltic Pride 2022

Alana Hudson, Ambassador of New Zealand Alix Everard, Ambassador of France Arja Makkonen, Ambassador of Finland Bonnie Horbach, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Brian Olley, Ambassador of the United Kingdom Diego Ungaro, Ambassador of Italy Elín Flygenring, Ambassador of Iceland Hans Brask, Ambassador of Denmark Inger Buxton, Ambassador of Sweden José María Robles …

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Ambassadors Fund for SWT Scholarships 2022

The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania is excited to announce the Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarships! This is a unique opportunity for university leaders from across Lithuania to participate in the popular BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Program in 2022, thereby developing their intercultural competencies, gaining professional experience in the United States, improving their …

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Statement by Secretary Anthony J. Blinken

August 9, 2021 Holding the Lukashenka Regime to Account on the Anniversary of the Fraudulent Presidential Belarusian Election On the one-year anniversary of Belarus’s fraudulent presidential election, the United States government has taken decisive action against forty-four individuals and entities in order to hold Alyaksandr Lukashenka and his regime to account for its continued, violent repression …

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Joint Statement on Baltic Pride

Joint Statement on Baltic Pride August 7, 2021 The United States Embassies in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are proud to celebrate Baltic Pride 2021 with LGBTQI+ communities across the region. Pride is about equality, respect, justice, courage, and above all, love. It is a time to celebrate, but also a time to recommit ourselves to …

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The Fulbright Program – Celebrating 75 years of Global Impact

In 2021, Lithuania joins countries around the world in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.  On August 1, 1946, in the aftermath of World War II, President Harry S. Truman signed the Fulbright Act into law to establish the Fulbright Program, an international academic exchange program with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding, and support friendly …

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Joint Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Why equal rights and opportunities for all matters – Joint Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17 May 2021 By the Ambassadors to Lithuania of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States. For the statement in Lithuanian . For the statement in English .

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From Secretary of State Blinken and all of us U.S. Embassy Vilnius

Congratulations to Lithuania on this 103rd anniversary of the Restoration of the State! Su gimtadieniu! From Secretary Blinken and all of us at U.S. Embassy Vilnius, we wish Lithuania a happy birthday and congratulate you on this 103rd anniversary of the Restoration of the State! Su gimtadieniu! “On behalf of the Government of the United …

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First Shipment of U.S. Oil to Belarus – Secretary of State

This week, the first shipment of U.S. crude oil will depart for Belarus.  This competitive deal, by U.S. energy trader United Energy Trading, with the assistance of U.S. firm Getka and their Polish partner UNIMOT, strengthens Belarusian sovereignty and independence, demonstrates that the United States is ready to deliver trade opportunities for American companies interested in entering …

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Joint Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 7, 2020 The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Begin text: Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, we pay tribute to …

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Global Defense Contractor NBC Security to begin operations in Lithuania

NBC Security, Inc., a global defense applications firm, has announced its decision to commence operations in Lithuania under the name UAB “Baltic Defense Industries”. The company has established a new office in Kaunas and plans to open a facility for the manufacturing of products for the global defense and law enforcement agencies.

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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 …

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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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A Declaration to Celebrate 100 Years of Independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Renewed Partnership

Declaration to Celebrate 100 Years of Independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Renewed Partnership. The United States of America, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, and the Republic of Lithuania, Commemorating the centennial anniversary of independence of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in 2018, Marking the beginning of diplomatic relations between the United States of …

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Media Note – On Joint U.S. – Lithuania Air Forces Exercise

This week U.S. Air Force aircraft and personnel from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota are scheduled to participate in a bilateral military exercise in Lithuania to improve interoperability between U.S. and Lithuanian forces. Joint training with allied nations such as Lithuania contributes to the enduring and strategic relationships …

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U.S. Ambassador Invites to Apply for Lithuanian-American Innovation Award

U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania Anne Hall announces the new round of applications for the annual Lithuanian-American Innovation Award worth of €10.000. Launched in 2016 by the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), the American-Lithuanian Business Council (ALBC), and the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, the Award highlights and promotes innovative cooperation between the United States and Lithuania.

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United States and Lithuania signed Defense Cooperation Agreement

On January 17, the United States and Lithuania signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which establishes a framework for enhanced partnership and defense and security cooperation between our two countries. This new bilateral agreement will supplement existing agreements between the United States and Lithuania concluded bilaterally and through the NATO alliance, further supporting a broad range …

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U.S. Ambassador Announces Lithuanian-American Innovation Award

Press Release December 5, 2016 U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania Anne Hall today announced the launch of a new €10,000 award aimed at highlighting and promoting innovative cooperation between the United States and Lithuania.  The Lithuanian-American Innovation Award will be granted to a Lithuanian individual, organization, university, or firm that has developed an innovation in collaboration …

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U.S. Embassy Vilnius welcomes new Ambassador

Press Release September 29, 2016 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador Anne Hall, the fourteenth U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania since diplomatic relations were established on July 28, 1922.  Ambassador Hall arrives as the U.S. Embassy marks the 25th anniversary of its opening in Vilnius on October 2, 1991.  She previously …

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FACT SHEET: The United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – NATO Allies and Global Partners

As NATO allies, the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania remain unwavering in their commitment to mutual defense, including building national resilience in line with the pledge made by all allies at the Warsaw Summit.

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