Lithuania stands in solidarity with Cyprus’ positions on the island’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the country’s president, Gitana Nauseda said on Friday.
In joint statements with President Nikos Christodoulides in Vilnius, Nauseda said: “The future of the Cyprus settlement process requires continued interest. Talks between the two communities that will lead to an agreement are essential for reducing tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.”
He added that adherence to the principles of the UN Charter “is fundamental to the integrity of international law”.
Christodoulides arrived in Vilnius on Friday morning as part of a multi-country trip ahead of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in the first half of 2026.
“I underline the fact that we stand firmly in solidarity with Cyprus, assuring our strong commitment to its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said Nauseda.
He was received at the presidential palace by Nauseda. During the official reception, a military band paid tribute, while the national anthems of Cyprus and Lithuania were played.
Christodoulides then signed the official guest book and the two presidents held a private meeting.
Afterwards in joint statements, Nauseda said he and Christodoulides discussed bilateral relations, issues related to the European agenda, migration, the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as developments in the Cyprus problem.
He also lauded the news that Cyprus intended to open an embassy in the Baltic region.
Nauseda said that regarding the bilateral relations, economic transactions, trade and exchanges of services between the two countries had shown an impressive increase and expressed the mutual will to further strengthen them.
The pair also discussed the priorities of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency, noting its great importance for promoting the enlargement process, especially for Ukraine and Moldova.
Christodoulides in his statements said Cyprus and Lithuania share common principles and values and have common challenges to face.
Bilateral relations, he added were based on strong foundations and Friday’s talks paved the way for their further strengthening.
He said he was encouraged by the increasing Lithuanian investments in Cyprus, as well as by the increasing number of visitors from Lithuania.
Both he and Nauseda also discussed the situation in the Middle East.
“We must work for a more active EU involvement in this strategically important region,” said Christodoulides.
Following the statements, the two presidents and their delegations sat down for a working lunch.
The president is accompanied by Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Rauna, deputy government spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou and other officials.
After lunch the Cypriot delegation departed for Estonia as part of the multi-country trip.
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