Lithuania in South Africa

An official account of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of South Africa. Ambassador Mrs Rasa Jankauskaite

[Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaMFA]

Sąjūdis, the Reform Movement of Lithuania, was established OTD in 1988.

Sąjūdis became the driving force behind Lithuania’s peaceful struggle for freedom, paving the way for the restoration of independence after decades of Soviet occupation. 🇱🇹

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Pleased to present Dr. Dalia Leinartė – the joint Baltic candidate for re-election to the Human Rights Committee. We look forward to her continued contribution to the Committee’s important work in promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.

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KAYAK is expanding its engineering and product teams in Lithuania. With offices in Kaunas and Vilnius, the company plans to grow its 100+ local team. Lithuanian engineers are already behind KAYAK’s Ask AI, an innovation helping shape the future of travel technology.

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Lithuanians remain the strongest supporters of @NATO membership and the Allies.
For us, being a #TrustedAlly means safer tomorrow.

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Discover three long running myths behind Russia’s “invincible” image:
Myth 1: Russia is an unstoppable military force
Myth 2: Russian firepower is so powerful and terrifying that fighting it is pointless
Myth 3: Ukraine and its allies have already lost the war.

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Russia loves to portray its military as “invincible.” Since 2014, Ukraine has exposed Russia to be more of a paper bear, and in recent months managed to stall its battlefield progress.

[EU in SA @EUinSA]

Yesterday’s event on the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) brought together private sector representatives, trade experts, industry leaders and policy-makers to discuss the practical implications of the CBAM for South African businesses.

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Invest Lithuania’s latest fintech overview highlights Lithuania’s fintech sector and its continued maturity. Key advantages include EU market access, strong talent, and advanced digital infrastructure. Today, the sector includes 248 companies serving 40M EU customers.

[EU in SA @EUinSA]

MUST READ | Global Gateway: the EU’s answer to investing in Africa

Read @SundayTimesZA for more: https://t.co/cPY2UxgxvH

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The Roadshow reflects the EU's commitment to strengthening cooperation with South Africa through Global Gateway and the Clean Trade and Investment Partnership.

#GlobalGateway #TeamEurope #EUSouthAfrica

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Insightful discussions at today's EU Investment Roadshow panel in Johannesburg, highlighting how public and private sector partnerships can help unlock investment and drive sustainable economic growth.

[EU in SA @EUinSA]

Today marks the launch of the EU Investment Roadshow in South Africa.

Grounded in #GlobalGateway and the Clean Trade and Investment Partnership, this week-long initiative is reinforcing the EU’s bilateral cooperation and Team Europe engagement across strategic sectors.

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What is the true cost of sanctions for Russia?

Plummeting oil and gas revenues expensive borrowing, and the loss of key markets.

It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to finance the war against Ukraine. Staying the course delivers results.

Sanctions work.

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At a time when global challenges threaten the enjoyment of civil and political rights, the protection and promotion of these rights are more urgent than ever. Lithuania🇱🇹 proudly presents Dr. @DLeinarte, joint Baltic candidate for the UN Human Rights Committee for the 2027–2030 term. #HumanRights

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Nearly 1 in 10 people in the EU use fintech services from companies licensed in Lithuania.

With 248 fintech companies, Lithuania has become a trusted EU fintech hub, built on EU market access, highly skilled talent and robust digital infrastructure.

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It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to finance the war against Ukraine. Staying the course delivers results. Sanctions work.

[Lithuania in South Africa @LithuaniaInSA]

What is the true cost of sanctions for Russia? Plummeting oil and gas revenues (with Iran war windfalls offering temporary relief, not structural recovery), punishingly expensive borrowing, and the loss of key markets.

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A Euronews article highlights Lithuania’s rise as a clean energy leader. Renewable electricity grew from 15% to 50% in 5 years, and Lithuania became the first country in Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels. By 2028, it aims for 100% renewable electricity. 🇱🇹

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Strong #Ukraine means safer Europe. Supporting Ukraine is an investment in Europe’s own future security. The alternatives are much worse.

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Marking 30 yrs of the adoption of democratic South Africa's Constitution, Ireland is proud to share that the Bill of Rights was drafted in the Dublin home of anti-apartheid stalwart Kader Asmal. #Constitution30 captures the shared values that drive the 🇿🇦🇪🇺 partnership. #equality