On 15 January, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius met with Israel’s outgoing Ambassador to Lithuania Hagit Ben-Yaakov. The meeting discussed close bilateral relations and cooperation within international organizations.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister thanked the Israeli diplomatic representative, who resides in Riga, for a very active and constructive cooperation in developing bilateral relations with Lithuania, and for maintaining constant focus on the Jewish Community of Lithuania.
During the conversation, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister thanked the Ambassador for her personal contribution towards strengthening Lithuania-Israel relations and adopting the decision by the Government of Israel to establish its Embassy in Vilnius.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister highlighted excellent bilateral and political cooperation, especially in the field of culture, and for successful development of relations in the fields of research and life sciences. According to the head of Lithuania’s diplomacy, it is meaningful to continue to boost economic partnership, including through promoting bilateral trade and attracting more Israeli investments.
The Embassy of Israel will be opened at the end of this January in Vilnius. Amir Maimon was appointed as the Ambassador of Israel in Vilnius. Prior to this appointment, A.Maimon served as the Director of the East European Division of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.