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Gabrielius Zemkalnis, representative of the World Lithuanian Community in Lithuania is to be honored with the "Lithuanian Millennium Star", writes ELTA.

The honorary sign of the Foreign Ministry of Lithuania is awarded to him for merits in the restoration of Lithuania"s independence and cherishing of its statehood, for unification of Lithuanian emigrants and long-term service for the benefit of Lithuania.

Foreign Minister Vygaudas Usackas will present the award to Zemkalnis on Monday.

Eighty-five people have already been awarded with the "Lithuanian Millennium Star".