Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all those who have contributed to this very important debate to mark the two-year anniversary. I acknowledge both ambassadors who are in attendance. I know that Lithuania is a great advocate for Kyiv and the Ukrainian people. During my time as Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, we have had a very close relationship with Lithuania as well. We have been working together in partnership. It was great to see the previous Lithuanian Minister for European affairs, Jovita Neliupšientake, take up a role as European Union ambassador to the US.