Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis Visits Vienna

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: December 11, 2022; 23:23 ♦ (Vindobona)

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis came to Vienna for a visit, meeting his counterpart in Austria, Alexander Schallenberg. In addition, Landsbergis met with IAEA Chief Rafael Mariano Grossi and OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid. The exchanges focused on the Russian war in Ukraine, in particular European support efforts against the backdrop of the approaching winter, as well as the prosecution of war crimes. In addition, the two foreign ministers discussed current developments in Iran and increasing migration pressure.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis paid a working visit to Vienna, Austria. / Picture: © Lithuanian and Austrian crossed flags by Vindobona

Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg began by underlining the excellent relations between Austria and Lithuania and reiterated his wish to further intensify them by expanding trade relations and reciprocal visits. Lithuania has become an important player in the European security debate, he said. Given its history and geographical proximity to Russia, this was also the case with the…