BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS
DATE:
26/08/2009
Lithuania's Foreign Minister : the Lithuanian community in Belarus is a Strong Link That Unifies the Two Neighbouring Countries
During his visit to Belarus on 25 August, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vygaudas Usackas met with representatives from the Lithuanian community in Lida, Gerveciai (Gervyaty) and Rimdziunai (Rymdziuny).
Minister V.Usackas stressed that the Lithuanian community, which has historically developed in Belarus, is a strong link that unifies Lithuania and Belarus.
"This link must be further strengthened. It is important not just while taking care of the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, but also while implementing other important projects of today," said Minister V.Usackas.
Minister V.Usackas asked representatives of Rimdziunai (Rymdziuny) authorities to take into account the requests of local Lithuanians to solve the issues of education of Lithuanians and emphasized the necessity to ensure proper level of teaching of the Lithuanian language at the local Lithuanian school.
"Lithuania and Belarus have to pursue guaranteeing conditions for fostering national identity of Lithuanians and Belarusians living in these countries," Minister V.Usackas stressed.
Source:
http://www.isria.com/pages/26_August_2009_168.php
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