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Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite was awarded Moldova's highest state decoration – the Order of the Republic of Moldova – for her personal contribution to the development of the Moldovan-Lithuanian relations and for continued support to the efforts of Moldova's European integration, reports LETA/ELTA.

The award has been presented by Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti, Lithuania's presidential press service said.

"This award is the recognition of Lithuania's efforts. Our country has always supported Moldova's aspiration to build a European state. Two years ago, during its presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Eastern Partnership summit organized in Vilnius Lithuania contributed in a significant way to the introduction of a visa free regime for Moldova," the president said.

President Grybauskaite noted that Lithuania stood ready to help Moldova on its European path, but the people and politicians of this country should themselves assume responsibility for their own future.

According to her, national agreement of all Moldovan political parties is needed to achieve the strategic objectives of the state.

The Order of the Republic is Moldova's highest state distinction awarded for exceptional merits in all fields which benefit Moldova. Last year, this award was bestowed on Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.