Zelenskyy honours Lithuanian foreign minister with Order of Merit

Olha Kovalchuk - 25 January, 15:01

Photo: Kęstutis Budrys on X

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys with a state award, the Order of Merit, in Vilnius.

Source: Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Budrys stated that Lithuania will continue to be among Ukraine's strongest supporters.

"Our work is not finished until the aggressor is stopped and defeated. Ukraine's security is Europe's security," he wrote on X (Twitter).

In turn, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda presented Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha with the Commander's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.

"Grateful to Lithuania for its steadfast friendship and support. Together, we continue to stand for our shared freedom, security and values," Sybiha wrote on X (Twitter).

Background:

On 25 January, Zelenskyy arrived in Lithuania on a visit.
He met with his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nausėda and discussed the needs of Ukraine's energy sector.
On 22 January, Lithuania announced that it will transfer 90 generators to Ukraine to meet its urgent needs.

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