The US on Thursday praised Lithuania’s resilience against China and welcomed its growing economic ties with Taiwan during the US-Lithuania Strategic Dialogue.
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis in Vilnius for the fourth Indo-Pacific Strategic Dialogue, a joint statement by the two countries said.
The joint statement addressed the threats posed by China’s cyberactivities and the growing Russia-China partnership, both of which challenge the rules-based international order.
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Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to countering China’s economic coercion, with Campbell praising Lithuania’s resilience in the face of unwarranted political and economic pressure from Beijing.
The two sides also welcomed Lithuania’s efforts to bolster its robust economic partnership with Taiwan and reiterated support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international forums.
Concerns were raised over China’s ongoing provocations, destabilizing actions and intimidation in the South China Sea.
Both nations emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and opposed any unilateral attempt to alter the “status quo” through force.
The two countries further stressed the Indo-Pacific region’s strategic importance and highlighted the shared interests of both nations in strengthening partnerships, upholding democratic values and fostering long-term relationships with like-minded countries.
Recognizing the interconnected threats and challenges in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, they reaffirmed their commitment to sharing expertise and enhancing collaboration with regional partners.
The two sides also promoted practical cooperation between NATO and their Indo-Pacific partners in areas such as supporting Ukraine, cybersecurity, countering foreign disinformation and technological innovation.
Both sides reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian invasion and discussed the assistance Moscow receives from China, North Korea and Iran, which prolongs its aggression.
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