Will this hurt Lithuania -US relations? (supplemented)
« This incident that has occurred, I don’t think it should somehow harm a relationship because it is just, unfortunately life. I don’t want to say that it is tragic because there are still hopeful theoretical, but this warrior’s life is. We have to cherish, appreciate allies, »
The exercise and the life of soldiers are associated with constant risk, he said.
« This event once again shows us how important it is for us to have that strong partnership, because people and soldiers are determined to defend Lithuania, unfortunately, came into an unfortunate event, » the Seimas leader said.
Giedrimas Jeglinskas, Chairman of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defense, also told S. Skvernel. He said he did not see any marks that the relationship should deteriorate.
« We have a very strong relationship with the US, we have invested, invest, invest in the host country infrastructure, which is needed by US troops here. The unit that is here is not only training, it increases its military readiness and is an essential element for US troops. »
« Military is hard art, hard work, dangerous work (…) and accidents occur, » he added.
The US Ambassador visited Pabrade: Lithuania is a model ally and we are very grateful for his help
The US Ambassador Kara C. McDonald, who visited the Pabrade landfill, thanked the country’s services and institutions for their help in finding suspected four American troops. The diplomat asserted that in helping the rescue operation Lithuania proves that he was an exemplary ally.
« I am here to express support and solidarity with the families of our four sought after soldiers. And with soldiers and their units that work so hard, » the US Ambassador told reporters on Thursday.
« According to our defense secretary, we will not mention until our soldiers are found. We can see that this is a technically very difficult situation. I want to thank the Lithuanian government, the authorities and everyone who is here and helps. Their support is absolutely necessary and necessary.
Kara C. McDonald. L. April / Photo by BNS
National Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė saidthat missing US troops check all versions. During the exercise, the latter disappeared Tuesday in the Pabrade landfill in Švenčionys district.
« When something happens to our soldiers – it is very painful and difficult. It is people ready to give up for our lives. Our ambition is to ensure maximum safe and good conditions for them. Therefore, choosing words in the event of such an event is difficult. The Fire and Rescue Department officials and companies are working on a day. There are not only the exercises but also the most difficult moments with us. US troops are our troops, and we will do everything possible for each of them, ”wrote D. Šakalienė on Thursday at noon.
The minister met with the US Ambassador to the US soldiers’ community in Lithuania.
On Wednesday, a possible scene of the event was found in the water body, a tracked -in armored vehicle was found in a water body, which was held and held by soldiers.
According to the minister, the M88 Herzeles rescue machine, weighing tens of tons, is about five meters in the mud.
Lithuanian and US soldiers, various state institutions and private companies participate in the search and rescue operation.
