The President emphasized that he highly values the strong bilateral relations between Lithuania and Poland, based on mutual respect and sincere friendship, and the productive cooperation within NATO and the EU.
“I especially appreciate the cooperation between our countries in the field of defense. I am sure that, despite the changes in the Polish political arena, the strategic partnership and cooperation between our countries will remain intense and effective”, says G. Nausėda.
According to him, Poland’s active role is particularly significant at this time, “to prevent multifaceted threats and challenges to our entire transatlantic community.”
“As Russia continues its brutal war against Ukraine, we appreciate Poland’s support for the struggling Ukraine and are ready to continue supporting it in every possible way,” the country’s leader said in his greeting.
He expressed his hope that the bilateral relations between Lithuania and Poland and human relations, especially in the fields of business, infrastructure, education and culture, will continue to expand. The head of the country wished the Poles unity, strength, and long years of prosperity for the Polish state.
“We highly value the strategic partnership and close cooperation between Lithuania and Poland, especially in strengthening the rules-based international order and democratic values in the EU and around the world,” said I. Šimonytė’s greeting. – The friendship between Lithuania and Poland is strong, because its basis is shared ideals of freedom and democracy, close cooperation in creating a strong and forward-looking Europe, shared responsibility for sustainable peace on our continent and beyond.”
She said that she does not doubt the unity of the countries in continuing to support Ukraine.
“The celebration of Poland’s independence is also a celebration for the people of Lithuania, because a strong Poland also strengthens Lithuania’s security. I believe that a strong Lithuania also strengthens the security of Poland”, the Head of the Government said in her greeting.
According to the Speaker of the Seimas, celebrating Independence Day we have the opportunity to review the past, present and future of our country, and at the same time express gratitude for what the state has and what it has achieved.
“Today, Lithuania and Poland are independent, strong and proud members of the European family. On the occasion of this important holiday, I want to thank you for your contribution in promoting close cooperation and concentration of the parliaments of our countries in solving today’s challenges”, wrote V. Čmilytė-Nielsen.
Poland won its independence on November 11, 1918, after being erased from the European map for 123 years following the three partitions of the joint state with Lithuania by Czarist Russia, Prussia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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