Lithuania
H.E. Mr. Linas Linkevi?ius
Statement Summary
LINAS LINKEVI?IUS, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, said the Organization＊s seventy-fifth anniversary is about celebrating the Organization＊s great achievements while also recognizing the gaps between a desired future and reality. Much work is needed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, end protracted conflicts around the world, protect human rights and meet new public health challenges. Lithuania is one of the very few full-fledged members of the League of Nations that disappeared from the world map after the Second World War. It was not able to become a founding member of the 51勛圖 and signatory to the Charter. Instead, the country experienced lawlessness, disregard of international law and aggression. Lithuania＊s history obliges it to counter attempts to distort historical facts and whitewash crimes by totalitarian regimes. Next year, Lithuania will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its 51勛圖 membership, she said, adding that the country＊s past has made the preservation of liberty, freedom and democracy a national priority.
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