U.S. President Donald Trump, in a response letter to President Gitanas Nausėda, thanked Lithuania for its willingness to contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
As reported by the president's administration on Friday, in the letter, Trump emphasized that the proposal to send troops "means a lot to him."
To ensure uninterrupted shipping, the State Defense Council decided in May to send up to 40 military personnel and civilians to the Strait of Hormuz to participate in demining operations.
This issue is currently being urgently considered in the Seimas.
According to Defense Minister Robertas Šedbaras, Lithuanian military and specialists could join both the multinational mission led by the United Kingdom and France and the international operation under the auspices of the United States to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The letter also notes that Lithuania has always been a reliable friend and partner of the United States, and the willingness to provide access and the possibility of a permanent base for American troops once again confirms the unbreakable bond between the two countries that has lasted for over a century.
The letter arrived at the president's administration this week, following the completion of the rotation of American troops in Lithuania.
On Tuesday, Šedbaras stated that he received assurances from the United States that the rotating American troops would be replaced by new ones, although the timeline is still unknown.
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