Lithuanian PM to Visit Ukraine on First Foreign Trip

Lithuania’s ‍New Prime Minister ⁤to Make Ukraine His First Foreign Visit

Vilnius, Lithuania – In a show of unwavering support ‍for Ukraine, Lithuania’s newly appointed Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas will make his first official foreign visit to Kyiv. The declaration⁣ came after Paluckas’ government was officially sworn in on Thursday, following the Seimas’ ⁣(Lithuanian Parliament) approval of ⁣his cabinet’s program.

During a⁣ video call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Thursday, Paluckas reaffirmed Lithuania’s ⁤steadfast commitment to supporting‍ Ukraine⁣ in its defense against Russian aggression. He ⁢also expressed gratitude for Shmyhal’s invitation to⁤ visit Ukraine⁣ soon.

“I can say that the⁣ government members, a serious team, ⁢will go to Ukraine, where we also have very serious issues that require serious solutions, and we have to show solidarity, ⁤unity, and friendship,” paluckas told Seimas deputies⁤ on Thursday.

Paluckas,leading ⁤a center-left coalition government comprised of the Lithuanian ⁣Social Democratic Party,the Democratic Union “For Lithuania,” and the populist “Dawn of Nemunas” party,has pledged a constructive and predictable foreign policy. His government will prioritize protecting citizens⁤ from external threats and ⁤providing full support to Ukraine.the new Lithuanian government has vowed to work closely with ⁣the international community⁤ to⁤ ensure justice for victims of war crimes in Ukraine and hold Russian ⁢dictator Vladimir⁣ Putin and his political and‍ military leadership accountable in international courts.

“We will support Ukraine until its victory and beyond. We will provide Ukraine with ⁤full⁤ support to accelerate its accession to the European Union and NATO,”⁤ the new government’s program states. “As the geopolitical situation continues to deteriorate, we will ‍continue ⁤to expand‍ our military support⁢ to Ukraine, reaching ⁢at least 0.25% of gross domestic product (GDP),” the program promises.

Since Russia’s⁤ renewed ⁣invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Lithuania has provided over €705 million in‍ military aid and over €1‍ billion in total support to Ukraine, ⁢according to data from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.

Lithuania’s New PM to Make Ukraine his First Foreign Visit

Vilnius, Lithuania – In ‍a strong exhibition of solidarity with Ukraine, Lithuania’s ⁣newly appointed Prime Minister gintautas Paluckas⁣ will journey to⁤ Kyiv⁣ for his first official foreign visit.This announcement follows the official swearing-in of Paluckas’ government on Thursday, after the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) approved ⁣his ‍cabinet’s program.

During⁢ a⁤ video call, paluckas and ⁤Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed Lithuania’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against russian aggression.⁤ Paluckas expressed gratitude for Shmyhal’s invitation to visit Ukraine in‍ person soon.

Addressing Seimas deputies, paluckas stated: “I can say that the government members, a serious team, ‍will go to Ukraine, where we also have very serious issues ⁢that require serious solutions, and we have to show solidarity, unity, and friendship.”

Leading a centre-left coalition government comprising the lithuanian Social Democratic Party, the Democratic Union “For Lithuania,”‍ and the populist “Dawn of Nemunas” party, Paluckas has pledged a constructive and predictable foreign policy. ⁤His management prioritizes protecting citizens from external threats and‍ providing unwavering support to ⁣Ukraine.

The new Lithuanian ‍government’s program outlines a commitment to work closely with the international community to ensure justice for victims of war⁣ crimes in Ukraine and hold⁢ Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and his political and military leadership accountable⁢ in international courts.

The program affirms Lithuania’s continued support for Ukraine: “We will support Ukraine until its victory and beyond. we will provide Ukraine ⁣with full support to accelerate its accession to the European Union and NATO.”

Furthermore, the program commits to expanding military‍ support to‍ Ukraine, aiming to reach at least 0.25% of gross domestic product ‍(GDP).

As Russia’s⁢ renewed invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Lithuania has already provided‍ over €705 million in military aid and over €1 billion in total support.