We Believe in Freedom. We always did. For centuries from the beginning of Lithuanian statehood to the present day.
Having restored Lithuania's independence 25 years ago two out of three Lithuanians personally remember that thirst for freedom and how comforting the first gulps were. We remember how good it felt to return to Europe, to be back home where freedom is an underlying value.
11th March 1990 was the day when Lithuanians became free to choose, to grow, to be themselves. And we try to do our best.
25 years on, we are in the middle of Europe. Not only in terms of geography, which by the way is true, but also as a proud member of the European Union and, from 2015, also as a member of its core, the Eurozone. Our euro coins, spreading throughout Europe the image of the Lithuanian knight, the Chaser (Vytis), also spread the word Freedom, inscribed on their edge alongside Unity and Well-being.
Together with NATO allies, we safeguard the freedom and security of the North Atlantic area.
We cherish our freedom but we also care much about everyone's right to be free. This year we pursue it at the UN Security Council holding a non-permanent seat. Because We Believe in Freedom.
