Lithuanian and Latvian Prime Ministers Discuss Georgia and Energy Security

Published: 27 August 2008 y., Wednesday

 

Gediminas Kirkilas
Gediminas Kirkilas

Earlier today, Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas has had a telephone conversation with his Latvian counterpart Ivars Godmanis.

The Prime Ministers have discussed the latest developments in Georgia as well as the September European Council dedicated for the matter. The counterparts have agreed that the EU has to have a unified stand as regards Russia’s policy in Georgia, supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and condemning Russia’s aggression and unilateral recognition of the independence of Abhasia and South Ossetia.

Gediminas Kirkilas has briefed his colleague on the results of the environmental impact assessment study in relation to the new nuclear power station. The Prime Minister has confirmed that Lithuania would continue consultations regarding a slow phase-out of Ignalina NPP with the European Commission as well as representatives of EU member states. According to Ivars Godmanis the extension of the lifespan of Ignalina NPP Unit 2 could add to better energy security in the Baltics.

The Prime Ministers have agreed to resume consultations on the power bridge to Sweden shortly.

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