Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidentas

01/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/12/2026 07:59

The President presented letters of credence to Lithuanian ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark

On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda presented letters of credence to Neilas Tankevičius, Lithuania's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Denmark and to Iceland.

During the meeting with the newly appointed ambassador, the President discussed the key priorities of bilateral relations between Lithuania and Denmark. The President emphasized the importance of close political cooperation within the Nordic-Baltic framework, as well as the coordination of positions within the European Union and NATO. Preparations for the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027 and high-level bilateral visits were also discussed.

Gitanas Nausėda underlined the importance of economic diplomacy, particularly in attracting Danish investments to Lithuania in the fields of life sciences, engineering, the food industry, and renewable energy. The strengthening of defense cooperation, opportunities for developing ties in the defense industry, and continued support for Ukraine were also addressed.

Turning to Iceland, the President highlighted the development of political and economic relations based on common historical experiences and values, as well as the important role played by the Lithuanian community in Iceland in strengthening bilateral ties.

Neilas Tankevičius is an experienced diplomat with a long career at the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in Lithuania's diplomatic missions abroad. He has served at the Lithuanian embassies in Sweden and Denmark, held senior positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and served as Lithuania's Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia. Since 2022, he has been serving as Lithuania's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

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