Lithuanian Diplomatic Playbook
25 April - 1 May 2016

Key Lithuanian Foreign Policy messages of the week. All materials included are public.
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Key messages:

Forward presence of NATO forces – key for the regional security.
The strictest adherence to nuclear safety standards – vital for any nuclear power plant construction
TTIP will boost transatlantic trade and lift EU–US strategic partnership to the yet another level

Top lines, statements

Security and Defence:

Germany plans forming a NATO battalion group in Lithuania (29 April, 2016) Read full news release
The world’s most advanced U.S. fighter jets land in Lithuania (27 April, 2016) Read full news release
NATO Defence Policy Directors agree that the upcoming NATO Summit in Warsaw will be a historical event (27 April, 2016)
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister: Chernobyl catastrophe reminds us of importance of nuclear safety standards Read full news release

Bilateral relations, regional cooperation:

Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Moldova’s President, other officials discuss country’s reform agenda (27 April, 2016)
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Lithuania-Portugal political consultations held in Lisbon (27 April, 2016) Read full news release
Lithuania-Romania partnership discussed in Vilnius (25 April, 2016) Read full news release
Lithuania opens five new VFS Lithuania Visa Application Centres in China (26 April, 2016) Read full news release

Economy:

Free trade with the United States benefits Lithuania (28 April, 2016) Read full news release
Stability Programme Envisages Accelerating Economic Growth and Balanced Public Finances (27 April, 2016)
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Linkevičius: Ambitious and comprehensive EU-U.S. trade deal is important and beneficial for Lithuania (28 April, 2016)
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