NP AU T IB OL NI KA OL S S KE AC RU I RN I ĖT YS T SRTART AE TGEI G Y L I E T U V O S R E S J A Minsk agreements. The main obstacle for the development of good neighbourly relations with the Russian Federation is its aggressive actions, in particular the annexation of Crimea and aggression against the neighbouring countries, as well as gross violations of international law. As far as this is compatible with the interests of the national security of the Republic of Lithuania and international obligations, ongoing practical co-operation with this country will be maintained. Having carefully examined the potential risks, a decision will be taken regarding a possibility to co-operate with Kaliningrad Region of the Russian Federation in implementing the European and regional projects; 18.6. active participation in strengthening of international security and stability. Being an active and responsible member of the international community, the Republic of Lithuania will: 18.6.1. support the efforts of the international community in strengthening the principles and practice of democracy, sustainable development, free market, the rule of law, good governance, defend the fundamental human rights and freedoms as well as the principle of universality of human rights and freedoms and gender equality; 18.6.2. contribute to the efforts of the international community in maintaining global peace and stability, preventing inter-state and ethnic conflicts, resolving frozen conflicts, combating international terrorism and organised crime, contribute with the civil and military capabilities to international operations and missions of NATO, the EU and other international organizations, and coalitions; 18.6.3 actively participate in implementation of international agreements, conventions and initiatives restricting or prohibiting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their components and production technologies, also nuclear, chemical and biological substances, devoting considerable attention to problems of nuclear security; 18.6.4 participate in multilateral activities of conventional arms control, seek the increased transparency and regulation related to the tactical nuclear weapons of the Russian Federation, make additional use of bilateral agreements with individual neighbouring countries concerning confidence building and security measures; 18.6.5. seek implementation of the principle of freedom of navigation in the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Lithuania and international waters and strengthening of protection of the critical maritime infrastructure in co-operation with NATO, the EU and other international organizations; 18.6.6. strengthen negotiation and lobbying capabilities of national institutions and representations abroad, seek smooth co-operation among the institutions in expanding influence of the Republic of Lithuania in international organizations; 18.7. development of the system for identification, assessment and warning of threats, dangers and risks to national security. The Republic of Lithuania will continue developing the system of identification, assessment and warning of threats, dangers and risks to national security based on the warning indicators. Monitoring and assessment of threats, dangers and risks will be integrated into the planning of activities of state institutions and agencies; 18.8. strengthening of intelligence capabilities. Seeking to timely identify and effectively eliminate threats to national security, the Republic of Lithuania will ensure development of human and technical capabilities of intelligence institutions, develop abilities for reducing vulnerability of the 11