LITHUANIA PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SOUTH CAUCASUS

PanARMENIAN.Net
18.06.2007 17:42 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "Lithuania pays special attention to the South
Caucasus region. On the one hand, we see there the reflection of
our own experience in moving towards European and Euro-Atlantic
structures; on the other hand, we eye this region as very important
for the security and stability of whole Europe," Lithuanian President
Valdas Adamkus said.

"Our vision for South Caucasus: a prospering, Europe-orientated and
having good relations with neighboring countries," he said.

When asked to comment on further interaction between Lithuania and
GUAM member states, Mr. Adamkus said, "We welcome and enthusiastically
support the determination of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
to enhance democracy, stability and prosperity in the region and to
work closely through coordinated and united efforts towards achieving
these aims.

The initiative of GUAM members to address regional challenges and
realize new vast opportunities places them in a role of true leaders
of the region.

Lithuania appreciates being involved in the activities of GUAM as
the organization tackles questions which are vital to Lithuania and
the whole of Europe, such as the consolidation of democracy, energy
security, development of transport networks, settlement of frozen
conflicts and others.

Furthermore, Lithuania is glad to see that GUAM’s activities and the
ongoing reforms in your countries to bring the EU and GUAM closer to
each other.

Lithuania actively seeks that the EU should be open to tourism,
business and different exchanges for the citizens of GUAM member
countries," Trend reports.