News and Events

2012-02-03 President receives letters of credence from Greek Ambassador

President Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from Ambassador Michael-Efstratios C. Daratzikis of the Hellenic Republic. The President and the incoming Ambassador discussed the preparedness of both countries for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. At the end of 2013, Lithuania will hand over the EU presidency to Greece. According to Dalia Grybauskaitė, Lithuania and Greece should cooperate closely to achieve the goals important for the whole of Europe.

2012-01-31 Dalia Grybauskaitė extends condolences to Italy on the death of former President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

President Dalia Grybauskaitė offered condolences to President Giorgio Napolitano of the Italian Republic and to the people of Italy over the death of President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro.

2012-01-30 Europe’s new treaty – obligation to deal with finances in responsible manner

The leaders of the EU member states, currently attending an informal meeting of members of the European Council in the capital of Belgium, approved the Fiscal Compact Treaty designed to obligate the eurozone members to observe stringent fiscal discipline and pursue a responsible economic policy. All of the EU member states, except United Kingdom and Czech Republic, agreed to join the treaty.

Speeches and Remarks

2011-12-31 New Year Greetings from President Dalia Grybauskaitė

Dear Fellow People of Lithuania, In just a few moments, we will step into the New Year. As we listen to the chimes of time, let us hear each other, let us be together for our nation, let us feel our strength. The continued financial unrest has required special efforts from our country and families. Again and again, history teaches us the importance of togetherness.

2011-12-24 Christmas Greetings from President Dalia Grybauskaitė

Christmas Eve gathers the closest and dearest to share the Christmas wafer. Togetherness brings us joy and happiness.

Christmas is a time of hope and faith.

2011-12-06 Speech by H.E. Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the 18th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council

I am delighted to welcome all of you here in Lithuania for the closing event of the Lithuanian OSCE Chairmanship. This is the second high-level meeting hosted by Vilnius this year. Lithuania has demonstrated that it has the ability and the capacity to lead large international organizations as an honest broker and a strong wish to help produce results.