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“It just came to our attention then. We know that Klaipeda Seaport’s activities depend on the success of the companies’ activities on the coast of the port (operational – ELTA). Its management depends directly on the arriving ships, and the income from the port. increase with them. 30 percent The cargo of the Klaipeda port companies is from Belarus, the Lithuanian Railways carry about a quarter of all cargo, “J. Narkevičius told LRT radio on Tuesday.
However, he said this could now be seen as a political threat.
“(Currently ELTA) this is a political threat. We maintain constant contact with the Klaipeda Port Authority and the Lithuanian Railways, as well as with the directors of other institutions. (Currently – ELTA) there are no disturbances in the transport of goods to through Lithuania or the seaport. We are discussing the situation and preparing whether it would be a political decision, “said the Minister of Transport and Communications.
The Minister also emphasized the joint plans of Lithuania and Belarus to improve transport infrastructure.
“We have been in close contact with the relevant minister and we have long-term plans for the entire transport sector infrastructure to function. We talked about the layout of the border sections, about the long-term transport of goods, in addition, the tender for the major reconstruction of the Medininkai border section is currently being completed, ”said J. Narkevičius.
Lukashenko threatened Belarus in late August with a response to the planned sanctions, Belta said.
“I ordered the government to prepare measures so that all trade flows from Lithuanian ports are directed to others. We will see how they fare after that. Our cargo flows are responsible for 30 percent. Lithuanian budget. What else do they need? They think. too good of themselves. We will show them their place, “Lukashenko said.
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