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"After exemplary recovery from the global economic crisis, we already can and must help the Lithuanian people feel the economic growth. Therefore, even strictly complying with fiscal discipline we must restore the reduced pensions, thanking the retired for their understanding and solidarity in the hard time for the state. We must also find opportunities to solve problems of people earning the lowest income. Let us not forget equal development of regions either, especially those regions that face the biggest difficulties, are the most sensitive geopolitically and require attention and investment the most. So that every Lithuanian citizen would feel that he lives in a country that not only provides freedom but opportunities to live a secure, dignified and full life as well," said Grybauskaite.

The president urged members of Parliament to complete the final preparations for adopting the common currency of the European Union, the euro, and do everything for Lithuanian people to feel its benefits, avoid misunderstandings and artificially rising prices.

Grybauskaite encouraged not to give in to short-sighted temptation and look beyond the upcoming mayoral and municipal elections.

"Let the first Lithuanian budget in the euro be rational, balanced and determining long-term development," the president said.