Gitanas NAUSĖDA, President of Lithuania adressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the occasion of the "This is Europe" debate. He was welcomed by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. Extracts from the arrival, the meeting and the address to the plenary.

statement

Strasbourg

plenary session

EU - Lithuania (T)

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

president's agenda

NAUSĖDA, Gitanas (LT)

This is Europe Debate (T)

Official visit by Gitanas NAUSĖDA, President of Lithuania to the European Parliament: arrival and welcome by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the "This is Europe" address

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External shots, arrival Gitanas NAUSĖDA, President of Lithuania to the European Parliament welcome by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Strasbourg, France, 14/03/2023, (7 shots)

Internal shots, family photos with European and Lituanian anthem, in front of the European flag and Lituanian flag, Gitanas NAUSĖDA, President of Lithuania and Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Strasbourg, France, 14/03/2023, (10 shots)

Internal shots, signature of the guests book by Gitanas NAUSĖDA, President of Lithuania, Strasbourg, France, 14/03/2023, (2 shots)

Internal shots, meeting with Gitanas NAUSĖDA, President of Lithuania and Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Strasbourg, France, 14/03/2023, (4 shots)

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, In this time Lithuania has never held back from sending aid to Ukraine and has been one of strongest supporters of Ukraine&acute;s European perspective.The Lithuanian people have welcomed more than 74 000 people into their home and their hearts in what is the largest inflow of refugees in history of their country.

SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian), Gitanas NAUS&#278;DA, President of Lithuania, The total support of Lithuania, including non-governmental organizations, businesses and individuals, to Ukraine is approaching 1.5 percent. GDP. In just three days of May last year, the people of Lithuania collected 6 million. EUR for the purchase of a combat drone, and during February of this year - 14 million. euros for tactical radars.

SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian), Gitanas NAUS&#278;DA,  President of Lithuania, We must strengthen sanctions against Russia until it ceases its aggression against Ukraine, and seek to bring those responsible for the crimes of aggression to justice. Therefore, I strongly support the establishment of a special international tribunal to investigate the crime of aggression, as well as the use of frozen Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine

Starting with Euromaidan, the revival of Ukraine must end in a united Europe. Not only does Ukraine need Europe, but Europe also needs Ukraine, with all its vital energy and determination to achieve its goals. That is why I dream of the day when the European Parliamentarians elected in Ukraine will sit in this chamber and the flag of Ukraine will fly with the rights of the member states. The same flag, which today has become a symbol of the glorious struggle for the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians.

SOUNDBITE (German), Gitanas NAUS&#278;DA, President of Lithuania, We need to draw conclusions and invest even more in green energy to become truly independent and, most importantly, to take care of our planet's climate.I am convinced that Lithuania's decision to refuse the import of Russian energy - gas, oil and electricity - is an example to be followed by other EU countries.

SOUNDBITE (Lithuanian), Gitanas NAUS&#278;DA, President of Lithuania, We all have a responsibility to ensure that the freedom-loving peoples in our neighborhood do not remain neglected, oppressed and forgotten. This is the Europe I believe in and am proud of . Let's create such a Europe together!