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PM meeting with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Å imonytÄ—: 8 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Å imonytÄ— this morning.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Prime Minister hosted Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Å imonytÄ— at Downing Street this morning.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp leaders discussed the UK’s unwavering support for Lithuania and the two nationsâ€� close and historic ties.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s disappointment in China’s use of coercive trading practices against Lithuania, and Prime Minister Å imonytÄ— welcomed the UK’s support at the World Trade Organisation on the issue.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappy agreed that any invasion by Russia into Ukraine would be a disastrous mistake, and that it was important to continue providing practical economic and defence support to Ukraine.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappy shared their concern at the severe cost to the Russian people and their economy should President Putin move his troops over Ukraine’s border.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp leaders also discussed their close diplomatic relations and agreed to further strengthen trades ties, including in offshore renewable energy and fintech.

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Published 8 February 2022