Prime Minister’s greetings to Portugal

On behalf of the Government and the people of Lithuania, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has sent a message of greetings to Portugal celebrating its Day of Portugal.

‘l am pleased to take this opportunity to express Lithuania’s high appreciation of the friendly relations with Portugal as a reliable partner in the European Union, NATO and other international organizations. We are grateful for Portugal’s contribution to the Air Policing Mission.

Our unity in the face of Russia’s shocking and brutal invasion of Ukraine needs to continue. It is crucial that all leaders of democratic countries remain steadfast in showing their leadership and solidarity with Ukraine till its full victory. While we, as the EU and Western democracies, have done a lot for Ukraine, it is nevertheless vital that we persist in applying pressure on the regimes of Putin and his accomplice Lukashenko through the strongest possible sanctions to ensure regional peace and stability’, reads Prime Minister’s message of greetings.