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Lithuania is specific in this regard
Head of the Center for Eastern European Studies (RESC), political scientist Linas Kojala Delphi He said that this move by President G. Nausėda should be seen as an emphasis on Lithuania’s position.
“Apparently, this shows that relations between the Baltic states are not always completely open and lead to a consensus in terms of the Astrava nuclear power plant.” In this case, the president is probably trying to send the message that as long as there is no tangible agreement, a meeting at this level is not necessary. At the same time, it is a signal to the partners that Lithuania’s interests in this case are very specific. They are expected to be taken into account, “said the political scientist.
He predicted that this should not harm bilateral relations between Lithuania and Latvia. It is simply noted that consensus must be reached as soon as possible.
“I think it shouldn’t hurt. In other areas, the parties are successfully cooperating in many cases. Energy has been a factor that has highlighted interests, and there have been some pretty difficult timing negotiations for some time. Now because of the entry of Astravo NPP and its electricity in the Baltic market. I think the problems should be seen in isolation, but in this case we want to show that not everything is in its normal course.
As the Astravo nuclear power plant is expected to come online soon, at least in theory, there is a desire to reach a common agreement as soon as possible, which is not yet the case between the Baltic States. ” Delphi L. Kojala said.
He said this was perhaps the first diplomatic signal from the President.
On Thursday, changes in the Presidency were also announced, reporting that G. Nausėda had said goodbye to three of his advisers: Jonas Vytautas Žukas, Sonata Šulcė and Aistis Zabarauskas were leaving office.
However, L. Kojala does not associate the President’s decision not to go to Estonia with this.
“I don’t think that decision is directly related to the advisers,” said political scientist L. Kojala.
Miss the opportunity
Kęstutis Girnius, associate professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences of the Vilnius University (VU TSPMI), stated that he negatively evaluated the decision of the head of state.
“He just came to our attention then. He himself must have a good understanding of how difficult it is to reconcile positions on these issues. Even if the government does not have a united position in deciding not to go there, it does not take the opportunity to move forward. Then it can Forming anew the opinion that Lithuania has decided to go its own way, and if it does, why should it continue to listen to its opinion? K. Girnius shared his ideas.
“I think such meetings are not that frequent. They are organized for them and they should go,” he said.
Gypsies Nausėda
The political scientist considered that the president would have been successful in asking for a consensus.
“If only because the positions do not appear to be harmonized so far, one would think that if it is really important to harmonize, then the President’s word could help persuade Latvians to support the position of Lithuania.” Here is such a retreat “, – Delphi K. Girnius said.
The political scientist also stated that this decision by G. Nausėda not to go to the meeting should not harm the countries’ bilateral relations.
“No, the Baltic countries have so much in common that they will not start fighting for such things. But this is another example that if Lithuania is not determined to negotiate, it is stubborn, Latvians may think they can do what is in their best interest”, K. Girnius said.
“If G. Nausėda decided not to go because of such an agreement, then he shows dancing such goats”, – Delphi said the political scientist.
K. Girnius also stated that the decision not to attend the meeting of the presidents of the Baltic States should not be related to changes in G. Nausėda’s team.
“I don’t think the decision not to travel is related to those changes,” said K. Girnius.
Negotiations must be concluded
The fact that the President of the Republic G. Nausėda did not come to Estonia was the first to be announced by the Estonian Presidency, press releases were written that such decision of the Lithuanian leader was taken at the last moment. And the mentioned argument is the internal affairs of the country.
G. Nausėda’s spokesperson, Antanas Bubnelis, on Thursday Delphi He explained why that decision was made.
“The tripartite meeting of the Baltic leaders has long been planned and the agenda has been agreed. It covered several topics: security in the Baltic region, measures to combat the effects of the pandemic and the EU agenda. Among the topics Also to be considered were energy security and the non-purchase of electricity from the insecure Astrava nuclear power plant.
Before the meeting of the Baltic leaders, the energy or economy ministers did not reach a tripartite agreement on a renewed methodology for electricity trade with third countries, “it is written. Delphi in Mr. Bubnel’s responses.
“According to the President, the negotiations should conclude first, there should be concrete solutions and the results of the negotiations, then we should meet at the highest level to discuss the parties’ additional action plan.” On other topics on the agenda of the planned meeting, the leaders of the Baltic States regularly exchange views and coordinate positions, “he wrote.
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