Messages of Congratulation

2013-02-19 Message of congratulations to President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia on his re-election to the second term in office

On behalf the people of Lithuania and on my own behalf, I extend congratulations to you on your victory in Armenia's presidential election. I wish you continued health and strength in your responsible position.

2013-02-18 Message of congratulations to President Atifete Jahjaga of the Republic of Kosovo on Independence Day

I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Kosovo's independence and to wish you and the people of Kosovo success, strength and well-being.

2013-01-31 Message of congratulations to Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on her 75th birthday

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the celebration of your 75th birthday. I send my best wishes for the continued good health and happiness of Your Majesty as well as for the harmony and prosperity of the Netherlands and its people.

2013-01-26 Message of congratulations to President-elect Miloš Zeman of the Czech Republic

I extend my sincere congratulations on your victory in the first ever direct presidential election in the Czech Republic. I wish you success, continued health and strength in discharging the important and responsible duties of your position.

2013-01-26 Message of congratulations to President Pranab Mukherjee of India on Republic Day

On behalf of the Lithuanian people and on my own behalf, I would like to extend congratulations on the occasion of India's national holiday - Republic Day. I send my best wishes for your continued strength and health as well as for the well-being, prosperity and success of all the people of India.

2013-01-26 Message of congratulations to Governor-General of Australia Quentin Bryce on national day

Allow me to extend congratulations, both personally and on behalf of the Lithuanian people, on the occasion of the national holiday of your country - Australia Day. I send my best wishes for your strong health and success as well as for the well-being, prosperity and continued happiness of the people of Australia.

2013-01-24 Message of congratulations to Minister of Finance Jeroen Dijsselbloem of the Netherlands on his appointment as Eurogroup president

The last few years have definitely proved that the Eurogroup plays a key role in promoting stability and growth in Europe. These objectives that we all share will always remain essential for the entire European Union.

2013-01-24 Message of thanks to outgoing president of the Eurogroup Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of Luxembourg

Leading the Eurogroup has always required exceptional political and economic insights as well as the ability to find compromises and foresee the best solutions. As the first president of the group, you demonstrated all these features at their best and especially when the euro was facing hard times.

2012-12-23 Message of congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan

On behalf of the people of Lithuania and on my own behalf, I would like to extend sincere congratulations on your birthday and Japan's national holiday. I wish Your Imperial Majesty and the Imperial Family happiness, continued health and many moments of joy, and I send my best wishes for the peace, harmony and well-being of your country and its people.

2012-12-20 Message of congratulations to President-elect Park Geun-hye of South Korea

On behalf of the Lithuanian people and on my own behalf, I extend sincere congratulations on your victory in the Republic of Korea's presidential election. I am delighted that the world has yet another woman leader, and I heartily wish you continued health and resolve in dealing with the economic, political and security issues of importance to the people of Korea.