Other events in Baltic States

President Valdas Adamkus congratulated the first Japanese ambassador, residing in Lithuania. At the credentials ceremony, the President recalled the visit by Their Majesties the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan to Lithuania last spring which left a deep imprint in the hearts of the people of Lithuania, infotr\\rmed BC press-officer of the president.

"This visit by the Imperial Couple once again made the people of our two countries aware of each other, encouraged us to open anew the pages in the history of Japanese unique culture, and reminded us about the contacts maintained in scientific, business and political fields," words of President Adamkus are quoted by the President Press Service.

The head of Lithuania very highly evaluated not only the political dialogue, but also people-to-people contacts: academic and cultural exchanges and municipal cooperation.

"Today our two nations are linked by yet another bond: we are deeply committed participants of regional and global processes working to ensure peace, well-being, and sustainable development not only within our regions but also beyond their borders.

We are glad that our countries successfully cooperate in international organizations and support our respective candidacies in important international votings," President Adamkus said, expressing belief that this cooperation would continue to grow.