LITHUANIA, December 1 - Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė is sending a message of greetings to Romania celebrating its Unification Day.

This is a special year for our bilateral relations, as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the restoration of our diplomatic relations. On this occasion, let me express the highest appreciation for the friendship between our countries and our people, as well as for the partnership within the EU and NATO. The contribution of Romania to the to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in the region is very important in strengthening the security of our region and of the entire Europe. Lithuania is grateful for your country’s attention and support for the joint EU response to the hybrid attack from Belarus regime, using illegal migration. I am also happy to note our successful cooperation in strengthening the Eastern Partnership policy and Enlargement process, enhancing the Three Seas Initiative, and bolstering European energy security, reads Prime Minister’s message.