New American Corner in Vilnius! – Come Visit
Yesterday we opened the American Corner at the National Martynas Mažvydas Library in Vilnius!
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Apply Now! – Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Academic Year 2024-2025
We’re happy to invite you apply for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange, enhances leadership among international mid-career professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for our collective good.
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Human Rights Report 2022 – Available Now!
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.
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Fulbright Scholar Fellowship Program for academic year 2024-2025
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers grants for Lithuanian scientists, research scholars and university lecturers for up to nine months in exact sciences, and up to six months in social sciences and humanities who intend to research and/or lecture at U.S. universities in any field.
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Remarks by the Chair of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad Starlet Jones Lugo
In remembering, we raise our voice for those who have no voice and seek to preserve and protect the history and legacy of their lives.
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Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks at the Yom HaShoah Commemoration In Paneriai
I am honored to be here with you here to commemorate Yom HaShoah and to honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
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Ambassador Robert Gilchrist Remarks at the Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum Handover Ceremony in Kėdainiai
The Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum has always been the little America in Lithuania. The Embassy is proud to call the Musuem Gallery a friend and partner ever since 2001, when one of my predecessors, Ambassador Tefft, took part at the Museum opening ceremony.
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Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks at Re-Opening of the Public Kupiškis Library in the former Great Kupiškis Synagogue
I wish to congratulate the administration of the library, Kupiškis municipality, as well as the local community, for showing respect and deep appreciation for the synagogue that was proudly housed here. This was a space of prayer, faith, reflection, and, most importantly, community building for the Jewish residents of Kupiškis and its region.
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BAFF Opens A Call For Application to Leadership Academy 2023
BAFF offers this exciting summer camp for all 11th graders from the Baltic countries to complete an innovative experiential three week curriculum.
Read More» Fulbright Graduate Student Program for Academic Year 2024-2025
Application Deadline: June 1, 2023. The Fulbright Graduate Student Program offers grants for Lithuanian citizens who intend to enter master’s degree program at U. S. universities, or are current PhD students in Lithuania who intend to do research at U.S. universities in fields of interest to Lithuania.
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2023 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Joint Statement
Today is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of open discussion and objective study of the Holocaust in fighting hate, intolerance, and antisemitism.
Read More» Apply Now – Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program for Academic Year 2023-2024
We encourage teachers to apply for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program for Academic Year 2023-2024.
Read More» Enhancements to Persistent U.S. Force Presence in Lithuania – Press Release
U.S. Ambassador Robert Gilchrist informed Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anušauskas that, as part of the ongoing commitment to its Baltic Allies, the United States will further enhance the continuous and persistent U.S. military presence.
Read More» Contract Opportunity – Renovation of a Fire Station in Skuodas, Lithuania
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District is soliciting for proposals for a design-build construction contract for the renovation of a Fire Station in Skuodas, Lithuania.
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DV-2024 Program Instructions Available – Read Now
DV-2024 Program instructions are now available. The English version of the DV-2024 Program Instructions in PDF format is the only official version.
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Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks to Commemorate 100 Years of U.S.-LT Relations
100 years! 100 years of continuous, uninterrupted friendship. 100 years of shared values. 100 years of promoting democracy and opposing oppression.
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Marking the 100 Years Of Diplomatic Relations On July 28th Around Lithuania
On July 28, we mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Lithuania and invited all our friends and partners to mark the occasion in a special way – here are some options
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Mark 100 Years of U.S.-Lithuania Relations With US!
Throughout this year, the U.S. Embassy has been celebrating 100 years of unbroken diplomatic relations between the United States and Lithuania. I take great pride in the fact that when we say 100 years, we mean it – 100 years of continuous, uninterrupted friendship and shared values.
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Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks on Yom Hashoah at Paneriai Memorial
It is fitting that we observe this somber occasion at Paneriai, where tens of thousands of Jews were murdered. The memorial behind me is a place for us all to reflect on the profundity and pain of this loss.
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Human Rights Report 2021
Annually, the United States publishes a record of the human rights situation in every country covering the previous calendar year. This is the Human Rights Report 2021.
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Apply for Fulbright Graduate Student Program for Academic Year 2023-2024
The Embassy is happy to invite all interested parties to apply for Fulbright Graduate Student Program for Academic Year 2023-2024.
Read More» Apply for Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program for Academic Year 2022-2023
The Embassy is happy to invite all interested parties to apply for Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) for Academic Year 2022-2023.
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Press Release: Secretary Blinken’s Call with EU High Representative Borrell
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.
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Press Release: Secretary Blinken’s Call with Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonytė
Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Simonyte reaffirmed the importance of our robust defense and economic relations for the security and prosperity of the Transatlantic region and the world.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs
The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs.
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Disability Rights are Human Rights – Video Contest For High-School Students
The U.S. Embassy together with partners invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in a human rights-focused video contest “Disability Rights are Human Rights.”
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Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks at the Sakura Park Planting In Šiauliai
This morning’s ceremony reminds us that this work continues every day. In carrying Sugihara’s legacy forward, we embrace what the man stood for, and the ideals he embodied.
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Open Call – Fulbright Scholar Fellowship Program for Academic Year 2021-2022
We are happy to announce that application period for Fulbright Scholar Fellowship Program for academic year 2021-2022 has started.
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FLEX 2021-2022 – Applications Open
The Embassy of the United States in Lithuania and American Councils for International Education are pleased to invite students to participate in the FLEX program.
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Latest Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index on Lithuania: 2019
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries.
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 2020 Report Released
Today, Thursday, July 30th, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights.
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Ambassador Gilchrist’s Remarks at the 80th Anniversary of the Sumner Welles Declaration
It’s a privilege to be here today as U.S. ambassador — to celebrate our relationship and to honor Sumner Welles, my fellow diplomat and someone I personally regard as a hero.
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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.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Message on the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration
The Welles Declaration is a proud moment in the history of U.S. foreign policy and friendship with the peoples of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Read More» 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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50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the GLOBE Program!
We are indoors, but today, on April 22, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the GLOBE Program!
Read More» BAFF Professional Internship Program for Fall 2020
Apply now for an extraordinary experience interning for some of the most exciting companies in the U.S. Experience the U.S. with your peers through excursions to U.S. cities to meet with influential business leaders and leading U.S. companies.
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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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American Film Diplomacy – 2019-2020 American Film Showcase Screenings for Schools & Universities
American Film Showcase is a U.S. Department of State funded Film Diplomacy program, connecting film enthusiasts worldwide. The program brings award-winning contemporary American documentaries, independent films, and storytelling know-how to audiences around the world. Partnering with the State Department and the University of Sothern California School of Cinematic Arts, the U.S. Embassy in Lithuania offers …
Read More» Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) for AY 2020-2021
This year the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program will focus on developing media literacy skills for secondary teachers. The Fulbright TEA Media Literacy Program will bring approximately 40 secondary-level teachers to the United States for a six-week program.
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Summer Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary School Educators for Year 2020 – Applications Open
SUSI for Secondary Educators are intensive fully-funded academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about …
Read More» U.S. Customs & Border Protection Modernizes the ESTA Website
U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced new features to the Electronic Travel System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, the portal through which prospective Visa Waiver Program travelers can apply to travel to the United States.
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Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship 2020 – Applications Open
The U.S. Embassy Vilnius is pleased to invite 16-18 year candidates from all secondary schools and gymnasia for the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute. The four week institute will address U.S. foreign policy priorities such as youth engagement, democracy and civil society development, and economic prosperity.
Read More» Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders for Year 2020 – Applications Open
The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community. SUSI will include a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour to another region of the United States. During the academic residency, participants will also have the opportunity to engage …
Read More» Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars for Year 2020 – Applications Open
SUSI for Scholars will take place at various colleges, universities, and academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in or after June 2020. Each Institute includes a four-week academic residency component and up to two weeks of an integrated study tour to another region of the United States.
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Latest Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index on Lithuania: 2018
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries.
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s Keynote Address at the 2nd P-TEC Meeting
It’s truly an honor and a privilege to be here in Vilnius, Lithuania, as we convene our second meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation, or P-TEC, consisting of proud, free and independent nations across Central and Eastern Europe.
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The 2020 Community Solutions Program application is OPEN!
The Community Solutions Program (CSP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by IREX, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive, professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2020.
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Multimedia Contest for High-School Students: What Can I Do To Make Lithuania More Inclusive?
The U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, the Lithuanian Youth and Children Center and the Schoolchildren Union of Lithuania invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in a human rights-focused multimedia contest. The winners will be students who can best share, through different multimedia medium, …
Read More» Acting Assistant Secretary Reeker travels to Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland
On August 22, Ambassador Reeker will participate in the Adamkus Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. The conference brings together luminaries and senior leaders to discuss issues of regional and global importance.
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 2019 Report Released
Today, Tuesday, July 30th, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad.
Read More» Request for Proposals – American Documentary Tour in Lithuania
The U.S. Embassy Vilnius is looking for proposals for a grant of up to $25,000 from event managers, non-governmental organizations, and/or cultural organizations to develop and implement a program advocating for human rights and a strong civil society in Lithuania, particularly in rural and remote communities throughout the country.
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Ambassador Anne Hall’s Farewell Letter
To the Lithuanian people, I want to say that I am so grateful for all that you have given me. I will always remember not only your beautiful towns and countryside, but most of all your warmth and friendship. I know wholeheartedly that my love for your country will never fade.
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Call for Proposals for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2020-2021
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright program that brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.
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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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Impressions from IVLP on “Regional Response to Refugee and Migration Issues” by E.Gudžinskaitė
On June 20, the World Refugee Day is observed all around the world. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at the Dedication of LMFA’s Blue Hall in Honor of Sen. J. McCain
It is my great privilege to join you today as you honor the legacy of Senator John McCain, an American foreign-policy giant and an unwavering friend of the Lithuanian people. Throughout his remarkable career, Senator McCain championed the idea of an international system that advances the cause of human freedom. The inherent dignity of human …
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Ambassador Hall & DATT McVey Congratulate Lithuania On Its 15th Anniversary in NATO
On March 29, 2019, Lithuania celebrates its 15th anniversary as a member of NATO! On this joyous occasion, the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Hall and Defense Attaché LTC Robert A. McVey, Jr. send their greetings to Lithuania and Lithuanians!
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DCM Micheli’s remarks at Commemoration Events of Pranas Eimutis’s 100th Death Anniversary
Volunteer Eimutis died while protecting a building which housed an assessment mission of the American Relief Administration, an organization which would provide more than four million tons of food to European countries, including Lithuania and the other Baltic states, following the First World War.
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The 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Summit comes to Europe
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) uniquely gathers governments, the private sector, and a powerful partner network to turn challenges into business opportunities worldwide. This year, the U.S. State Department will hold the Summit at The Hague, Netherlands June 4-5.
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The U.S. invests $4.1 million in Pabradė Training Center
To increase Lithuanian capabilities the United States completed $4.1 million worth of projects at the Pabradė Training Center.
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Ambassador Hall’s Opening Remarks at #That’s Harassment Panel Discussion at Vilnius University Library
Thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss an incredibly important topic – sexual harassment and sexual violence. We began this conversation last year and as we have seen worldwide, it is vital that we continue addressing this issue.
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at “Women, Peace and Security Capacity Building Conference”
I am delighted to join you today at the Women, Peace and Security Capacity Building Conference. It is wonderful to see so many international experts gathered to discuss the role of women in peacebuilding and security. I am especially delighted to welcome such a strong American delegation joining us here today, including representatives from the …
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at the Ceremony to Present the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom to President Valdas Adamkus
It is a great honor and privilege for me to take part today in this ceremony to present the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom to President Valdas Adamkus. Each year, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation bestows this medal on individuals and institutions that have demonstrated a life-long commitment to freedom, democracy, and opposition to communism …
Read More» 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» There is a new way to obtain your U.S. visa without an interview
There is a new way to obtain your visa without an interview. Starting on Nov 5, 2018, the U.S. Embassy Consular Section will offer an interview waiver process to selected Lithuanians.
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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Latest Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index on Lithuania: 2017
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries. The 21st edition of the Index was presented in Washington in September 2018.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary – English Writing Competition
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania in cooperation with Lithuanian state institutions invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in an English writing competition to mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This is a chance to express your personal views or stories about the importance of …
Read More» Diversity Visa 2020 Program – Applications Open
Online registration period for the DV-2020 Program will last from noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 3, 2018, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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Ambassador Hall Remarks at the Current Time TV Launch in Lithuania
Gyvename skaitmeniniame amžiuje iš visų pusių apsupti informacijos srauto ir tampa vis sunkiau įvertinti jos tikrumą ir patikimumą. Mūsų dienomis informacija tapo ginklu kibernetinėje erdvėje. Į Lietuvą nukreipta organizuota dezinformacijos kampanija, kuria siekiama paminti lietuvių pasitikėjimą savo vyriausybe, Jungtinėmis Amerikos Valstijomis ir demokratinėmis institucijomis, kurioms Lietuva priklauso. Kaimyninės šalys taip pat patiria panašias atakas.
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Ambassador Hall Remarks at the Opening of the International Art Exhibition “Manuscript”
It has been a great honor for me to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during the centennial celebration of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood. The United States is proud of its long, rich history of friendship with Lithuania and its neighbors, Estonia and Latvia. This friendship has endured many challenging days yet we …
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Ambassador Hall Remarks at the Fulbright Tea at the Ambassador’s Residence
Thank you for joining us today to welcome our newest Fulbright participants to Lithuania and to celebrate the importance of the Fulbright program with our alumni and guests from the Ministry of Education. Senator J. William Fulbright, for whom this program is named, said many decades ago that “The Fulbright Program aims to bring a …
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U.S. Members of Congress Visit Lithuania on August 1-2
On August 1-2, a U.S. Congressional delegation from the House Appropriations Committee visited Lithuania. The delegation was led by the U.S. Representatives Harold Rogers (R-KY) and Rodney Frelinghuysen.
Read More» Call for Proposals for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2019-2020
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright program that brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.
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Chargé d’affaires Solomon’s Remarks at Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Welles Declaration
In this exceptional year when Lithuania celebrates the 100th anniversary of the restoration of its statehood, the annual commemoration of the Sumner Welles declaration takes on a special meaning. Looking back at 100 years of U.S. and Lithuanian relations, there are numerous examples of the friendship between our peoples, cultural and economic ties, and our …
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Ambassador Hall Remarks at the Opening of Bazaarvoice in Vilnius
I’m honored to be celebrating the arrival of another U.S. company to Lithuania. The arrival of Bazaarvoice demonstrates the strong and growing ties between our countries’ innovation and technology sectors.
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Ambassador Hall Remarks at the Reception Honoring U.S. participants in Exchange Programs
The United States has proudly called Lithuania a friend for the past century and that is, in large part, because of the strength of the ties between the people of our two great countries. As we look forward to the next 100 years of U.S.-Lithuanian relations, we know that the strength of our bond will …
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at the Opening of the Centennial Travelling Exhibition
It is a great honor to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during the centennial celebration of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood. The United States has proudly called Lithuania a friend for the past century.
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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 …
Read More» 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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Lithuania’s Centennial Message from Former Ambassador Deborah McCarthy
On this 100th Day of celebration of our friendship, I would like to congratulate Lithuania on its unwavering commitment to the ideals of freedom and democracy. I recall the reaffirmation of these values during the visit with President Obama at the White House in September 2013 as well as during Vice President Biden’s visit to …
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Lithuania’s Centennial Message from Former Ambassador Anne E. Derse
I would like to express my admiration for the courage and vigor Lithuanians consistently have exhibited in building an independent and democratic state. Please also accept my deepest thanks for the great kindness and friendship you extended to me and my family when we served in Lithuania. Congratulations on this important occasion!
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Lithuania’s Centennial Message from Former Ambassador John Cloud
Mary and I are honored to congratulate President Grybauskaitė, the Lithuanian Government, and the Lithuanian people on the centennial anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian independence. It was an honor and a privilege to represent the United States to Lithuania, our great friend and ally, from 2006 to 2009.
Read More» Lithuania’s Centennial Message from Former Ambassador Stephen D. Mull
Warm congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood! Lithuanians have inspired the world with their remarkable struggle to secure their independence, overcoming oppression with an extraordinary commitment to their history, their culture and their values. It is those traits which make America proud to call Lithuanians friends and allies in our …
Read More» Ambassador Hall’s Centennial Message to Lithuania and Lithuanians
It is a great honor to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania during the centennial celebration of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood. The United States has proudly called Lithuania a friend for the past century. We congratulate the Republic of Lithuania on this important milestone in the history not only of this country and …
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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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BAFF Summer Leadership Academy – Application Period Opened
Baltic-American Freedom Foundation Leadership Academy invites all 11th graders from the Baltic countries to take part in the competition for the BAFF Leadership Academy summer program. Application deadline is March 4, 2018. For application forms and competition requirements, please visit BAFF website.
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks at Press Conference for the Samuel Bak Museum Opening
It is a great privilege for me to be here today. The opening of the Samuel Bak Museum in Lithuania is a historic milestone for U.S.-Lithuanian friendship. We are enormously grateful to the Vilna Gaon Jewish Museum and the Pucker Gallery in the United States for their phenomenal efforts.
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Ambassador Hall’s Opening Remarks at International Conference “#RemembranceResponsibilityFuture in Lithuania”
The United States strives to support a Europe committed to democracy, pluralism, human rights, and tolerance. As Secretary Tillerson has said: “No one should have to live in fear, worship in secret, or face discrimination because of his or her beliefs.” And so that is why we have come here, to remember and through remembering, …
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Ambassador’s Remarks at the Groundbreaking for Hollister Inc. Plant in Kaunas
I’m honored to be celebrating the groundbreaking ceremony of Hollister Incorporated in Lithuania – and the arrival of another U.S. company to Lithuania. Hollister’s arrival demonstrates the strong and growing ties between our countries’ economies. Known worldwide for its advanced medical products sold in 80 countries, Hollister will serve the European market with this manufacturing …
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Updated information about Diversity Visa Program 2019
Due to a technical issue, the DV-2019 entry period that began on October 3 has been closed. Entries submitted during October 3-10 are not valid and have been excluded from the system; they will not count as a duplicate entry.
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Sumner Welles Declaration 77th Anniversary Commemoration Event in Vilnius
Remarks given by Chargé d’affaires Howard Solomon at the Commemoration of the 77th Anniversary of the Sumner Welles Declaration in Vilnius on July 20, 2017.
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25th Anniversary of the US-LT Educational Exchanges
On May 16, Ambassador Hall gave remarks at the Reception Marking the 25th Anniversary of the US-LT Educational Exchanges. For 25 years the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius has been proud to sponsor the academic and professional development of Lithuanians through our exchange programs, which include the Fulbright program, the International Visitor Leadership Program – more …
Read More» 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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