Friday, February 10, Vilnius – U.S. President Donald Trump extended congratulations to Lithuania on the approaching Day of the Restoration of Lithuanian Independence. In his letter to President Dalia Grybauskaitė, the President of the United States also sent congratulations to all Lithuanians on the 99th anniversary of Lithuania’s independence day, February 16.

“The United States is proud to call Lithuania a friend and Ally. I look forward to working with you to advance our shared goals,” President Donald Trump wrote in his message of congratulations.

“Lithuania is a valued NATO Ally that leads by example through your commitment to our shared defense, as evidenced by increasing your defense spending to achieve NATO’s agreed benchmark. In addition, Lithuania’s contributions to joint efforts in Afghanistan and to countering ISIS further demonstrate its commitment to advancing global security,” he underlined.

The President of the United States described Lithuania as a leader in promoting democracy and strengthening the transatlantic community. He emphasized that Lithuania’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as its efforts to increase energy diversification, advanced our shared goal to enhance European and regional security.