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“Lithuania categorically does not agree with such a hasty release. A protest note will be sent to Belarus today (Tuesday – BNS),” A. Skaisgirytė told reporters after President Gitan Nausėda’s meeting with various ministers.
According to her, the position of Lithuania does not change and Belarus has yet to suspend the planned start of operations of the Astrava nuclear power plant.
“Lithuania’s position remains unchanged: the Astrava nuclear power plant represents a threat to the security of the EU and, in particular, the Lithuanian citizens, which is why we demand the suspension of such irresponsible start-up of the power plant” said the president’s adviser.
“We must consolidate our efforts to prevent unsafe electricity from entering the EU market,” added A. Skaisgirytė.
After the meeting, Interior Minister Rita Tamašunienė announced that on Wednesday the government intends to consider amendments to the Civil Protection Law related to preparations for the start-up of the Astrava nuclear power plant.
“We believe that change should not happen because of change, but we must improve the system, that is why a new version of the Civil Protection Law and all the amendments to the law that accompany it, the complete package, have already been prepared. He will travel to the government meeting tomorrow (Wednesday – BNS), ”R. Tamašunienė told reporters.
According to her, the ministry seeks to avoid excessive bureaucratic ties in the management of possible crises related to the Astrava nuclear power plant, which prolongs decision-making.
The goal is also to introduce more clarity for municipalities and define the limits of liability. According to R. Tamašunienė, amendments to the Civil Protection Law are expected to be submitted to the Seimas in the autumn session.
The minister says the government has already secured adequate funding for the necessary security measures and public procurement is underway.
“The government has provided adequate funding. After evaluating all possible scenarios, preparations are made, purchases are made, as you know, you will not do it in a day,” said R. Tamašunienė.
“33 purchases are planned, 10 of them have already been made. We are talking about the various measures necessary to ensure both the functioning of the services and the assistance that the population needs ”, he emphasized.
Lithuanian company Litgrid announced on Monday that it had received a notification from the Belarusian operator of the Belenergo electricity transmission system about its intentions to start generating electricity at the Astravo nuclear power plant from November 1 to 10.
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