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The presidents discussed the situation on the border with Belarus and emphasized that no active measures had been taken to justify the threats from Belarus; there were no real decisions by Belarus to close the borders. Lithuanian border guards work normally and movement through the border crossings between Lithuania and Belarus is carried out in the usual way.
“I think it is a provocation, without a specific reason. The authorities of some countries simply forget that there is a mirror principle in international relations: borders can be closed from both sides,” said the president.
On Friday, the president discussed with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, the declaration of the Belarusian authorities to close the borders with Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine.
According to the report, the presidents discussed the situation on the border with Belarus and emphasized that no active measures had been taken to justify the threats from Belarus; there were no real decisions by Belarus to close the borders.
The heads of state also discussed the issue of sanctions against Belarus.
“Poland is invited to join the announcement of regional sanctions and thus show solidarity with Belarusian civil society, which is experiencing aggression and political repression.” The Polish leader said he was considering imposing national sanctions on Belarus, “the report said.
The presidents agreed to meet live in late November, following the Lithuanian Seimas elections.
Mr. Lukashenko ordered the closure of the western border with the EU countries Lithuania and Poland. He said this in Minsk on Thursday night, the state news agency Belta reported. In addition, border protection with Ukraine has been strengthened.
At the time, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Friday that there is no solution yet, but that if it were, it would not have caused a significant blow to Lithuanian companies, as it has diversified risks.
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