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Bilateral meeting with the U.S. President: gratitude expressed for the contribution to strengthening the security of Lithuania

President of the Republic of Lithuania

July 11, 2023

On Tuesday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, currently in Lithuania for a working visit, to discuss the security situation in the region, the Vilnius NATO Summit agenda and bilateral cooperation issues.

Gitanas Nausėda underlined that the relations with the United States, which have recently marked their centenary, have always been and will continue to be a priority of strategic importance for Lithuania.

"I thank the United States for its long-standing support for Lithuania's statehood and non-recognition of its occupation. I am also grateful for President Biden's personal contribution to strengthening Lithuania's security," the President said.

Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that a strong transatlantic bond is an indispensable guarantor of the security of Europe as a whole and that the presence of U.S. forces in Lithuania is an essential element of deterrence. Therefore, as it increases its defense funding, Lithuania places special focus on the development of military infrastructure that will be accessible to U.S. forces.

The President assured the U.S. leader that Lithuania is committed to long-term support for Ukraine and its victory in the fight against Russian military aggression.

Gitanas Nausėda presented U.S. President Joe Biden with Lithuania's highest state decoration, the Order of Vytautas the Great with the Golden Chain.

The President's Communication Group