UK-Lithuania joint declaration on bilateral cooperation 2022 - GOV.UK 05/08/2022, 19:14 1. The Republic of Lithuania and the United Kingdom are bound by a shared strategic vision and universal values. We will work together as part of a wider global network of liberty to defend peace, freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, gender equality, rules-based international order, free trade and economic security, for the security and prosperity of our citizens and of Europe as a whole, with values-based foreign policy at the core of our joint undertakings. 2. As we celebrate the Centenary of de jure diplomatic relations between the Republic of Lithuania and the United Kingdom this year, we note the closeness of our relationship and commit ourselves to further strengthening our strategic cooperation. 3. Lithuania, as an European Union (EU) Member State, views the United Kingdom as a key strategic ally, and seeks to contribute to further cooperation between the EU and the UK. Our cooperation is consistent with, and also benefits from, the EU-UK framework, and both States see the positive development of that relationship as supportive of our bilateral efforts. A shared strategic vision 4. Transatlantic solidarity. Euro-Atlantic unity and solidarity are key to addressing the wide ranging spectrum of traditional military threats and newly emerging challenges, both in Europe’s neighbourhood and globally. To be able to ensure security and stability in Europe and beyond, Lithuania and the United Kingdom are committed to working closely with all NATO Allies and EU member states, as well as other likeminded nations committed to the shared values of the EuroAtlantic community. 5. Russia. Russia’s aggressive, unpredictable and destabilising behaviour poses an existential threat to European and global security. The fundamental principles of international law, including the inviolability of borders, territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty, must be universally https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-lithuania-joint-declar…n-2022/uk-lithuania-joint-declaration-on-bilateral-cooperation-2022 Page 4 of 13