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An official account of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of South Africa. Ambassador Mrs Rasa Jankauskaite

Pretoria, South Africa
Joined August 2020
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Lithuania in South Africa
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Professor Urtė Neniškytė has been elected to the Board of the FENS–Kavli Network of Excellence – a leading European network uniting top neuroscience researchers. Over the next two years, she will help shape the future of the field. Congratulations! 🎉#Neuroscience #Lithuania
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The Financial Times highlights Vinted co-founder Justas Janauskas and curator Adomas Narkevičius as they launch the Upė Foundation – linking Baltic and UK curators through bold, risk-taking exchanges, strengthening institutions and opening space for voices in contemporary art.
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@BudrysKestutis
Kęstutis Budrys
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Today Lithuania reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with #Ukraine by signing the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Russia’s aggression will not go unanswered - accountability, justice and concrete legal and financial consequences are
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Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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Today, Lithuania reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with #Ukraine by signing the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. 🇺🇦⚖️ This is a step towards ensuring accountability and real legal and financial consequences for Russia’s aggression.
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The Embassy of Lithuania in Pretoria extends warm wishes to the people of South Africa on the Day of Reconciliation — a moment to reflect and strengthen unity for the future, reaffirming shared values of mutual respect. 🇿🇦🇱🇹
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The European Space Agency has approved freeze-dried snacks by the Lithuanian Super Garden with Biordico Ltd, bringing Lithuanian food tech to astronauts – another example of Lithuania’s growing role in global innovation. #Lithuania #SpaceFood
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Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine
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Illicit balloon incursions from Belarus, disrupting flights and closing airspace in Lithuania, amount to hybrid pressure on the EU. In an interview with @BBC, FM @BudrysKestutis stresses the need to expand sanctions on Belarus.
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🎄 On 13 December, the Lithuanian community in South Africa gathered at the Ambassador’s residence in Pretoria for a festive celebration. Ambassador R. Jankauskaitė thanked the community for their engagement and shared the Embassy’s plans for the year ahead. 🎅✨
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🇱🇹 Lithuania continues to attract global innovators, strengthening its position in Europe’s sustainable tech ecosystem. A new software competence centre in Vilnius marks another milestone – this one from Danish greentech company Watts. #Lithuania #Greentech
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@BudrysKestutis
Kęstutis Budrys
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Lithuania thanks the United States& Special Envoy @johnpcoale for their efforts to pressure the Belarusian regime to end its hybrid attacks against NATO countries. Lithuania also welcomes the diplomatic efforts of the United States to secure the release of political prisoners
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Deeply saddened by the terror attack at Bondi Beach in #Australia🇦🇺 during the Hanukkah celebrations. My thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible tragedy. I extend my sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the #Jewish community, and all the people of
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LT MFA StratCom | #StandWithUkraine
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The Belarusian regime has launched yet another hybrid attack against Europe and NATO eastern flank. We know the playbook, we'll deal with it again. Lithuania will not tolerate systematic threats and territorial violations.
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The Embassy of Lithuania in South Africa lit up in orange, joining the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. We stand with women & girls who have experienced violence, advocating for safety, dignity & equality. #16Days #OrangeTheWorld
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Lithuania in South Africa
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🚀 Another Lithuanian-built satellite is in orbit! Crafted in Vilnius by @NanoAvionics, it’s now gathering vital climate & forest data to support smarter, greener policies worldwide. This marks NanoAvionics’ 11th launch in 2025 – and brings the company’s total to 50+ since 2014!
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Ambassador Jankauskaitė also thanked the Government of Lesotho for granting visa-free entry to Lithuanian citizens and emphasised the shared commitment to a rules-based international order, including supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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The Ambassador underscored Lithuania’s readiness to share knowledge and expertise, especially in public sector digitalisation. She highlighted NRD’s successful digitalisation projects in Lesotho and expressed hope for continued cooperation.
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🇱🇹 On 3 December 2025 in Maseru, Ambassador Rasa Jankauskaitė presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho. She emphasized Lithuania’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and international cooperation on global challenges.
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@BudrysKestutis
Kęstutis Budrys
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Russia is and will remain a direct military threat to @NATO — even after any future ceasefire in #Ukraine 🇺🇦. Today, Russia and its accomplice Belarus wage hybrid war against the Alliance: GPS jamming, spoofing, and smuggling balloons disrupting civil aviation and threatening
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@EUinSA
EU in SA
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What does solidarity look like in fabric, film and memory? The #ThreadsOfSolidarity quilt tells a unique story — of Europeans who stood shoulder to shoulder with South Africans during apartheid. Visit the exhibition from 02 December. 🔗 https://t.co/MWVFM7b6eb
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EU in SA
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Human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected. Opening today at Freedom Park, we celebrate Threads of Solidarity, a powerful exhibition on European support for South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. #ThreadsOfSolidarity
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