There is mutual representation at Embassy level. Lithuania has maintained an Embassy in Greece since 1997. Greece has had an Embassy in Vilnius since 1/2/2005.
Political Relations
The two countries are partners in the EU and allies in NATO, and maintain active political relations, enjoying a good level of cooperation in International Organizations. The two countries resumed their diplomatic relations on 7/1/1992, with Greece supporting Lithuania’s efforts to join Euro-Atlantic institutions.
Cultural Relations and Greek Community
Greece is among the three most popular tourism destination for Lithuanian tourists. The two countries have significant ties on the cultural level, including the functioning of a Greek-Lithuanian Cultural Centre – which organizes a number of cultural events – within the framework of the sisterhood between the cities of Vilnius and Piraeus. Other sister cities include Hydra-Kaunaskai and Agios Pavlos Thessaloniki-Kaishiandoris.
The Classical Philology Department at Vilnius University offers Greek Language classes.
The Greek Lithuanian community is small in number.
The Ambassador in brief
Alfonsas Eidintas | Ambassador of Lithuania
Date of birth January 4th, 1952
Place of birth Vaiguva, Lithuania
Education
2001 Prof. – Institute of International relations and Political Sciences, Vilnius University
1990 Habil. Dr., Assoc. Prof. Modern European History, Vilnius University, Lithuania
1969–1973 Master of Arts, Faculty of History, Vilnius University of Educology
Work experience
25 July 2013 – present Ambassador of Lithuania to the Republic of Cyprus, residing in Greece
16 April 2013 – present Ambassador of Lithuania to the Republic of Albania, residing in Greece
3 September 2012 – present Ambassador of Lithuania to the Republic of Greece
2010–2012 Ambassador at Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
2006–2009 Ambassador of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Norway
2002–2005 Ambassador of Lithuania to the State of Israel (also Lithuanian Ambassador to Cyprus, Ethiopia, Republic of South Africa residing in Tel Aviv)
2000–2001 Ambassador at Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (also Prof. at the Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences, Vilnius University – part time)
1997–1999 Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada
1993–1997 Ambassador of Lithuania to the United States of America (also Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada and Mexico residing in Washington, D.C.)
1987–1992 Deputy Director for Research, Institute of History of Lithuania, Academy of Sciences of Lithuania
1986–1993 Chair, Department of History of Modern Lithuania, Institute of History of Lithuania, Academy of Sciences of Lithuania
1973–1986 Assistant Professor on History, Senior Lecturer, Head of the Universal History Department, Vilnius University of Educology
Miscellaneous
Decorations
Grand Cross of Commander of the Order for Merits to Lithuania (2003)
Languages Lithuanian (native), English, Russian, German, Polish
Marital status Married
Embassy in Vilnius
Address: Rudninku 2, LT- 01135 Vilnius Lithuania
Tel.: (003705) 2610526, 2610527
Fax: (003705) 2610536
Emergency tel: 0037061384438
Ε-mail: gremb.vil@mfa.gr
Head of Mission: Δαρατζίκης Μιχαήλ-Ευστράτιος – Πρέσβυς
Consular Office
Address : Rudninku St. 2, 01135 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel. : (003705) 2610526 2610527
Fax : (003705) 2610536
E-mail : embassy@grembvil.w3.lt
Charge d’ affaires: Christos Chatzopoulos
Embassy in Greece
Vas. Konstantinou Ave 38, 116 35, Athens
Tel: 210.729.43.56-7, Fax: 210.729.43.47
e-mail: amb.gr@urm.lt, info@ltambasada.gr
http://gr.mfa.lt/
Consulate In Greece
Vas. Konstantinou Ave 38, 116 35, Athens
Tel: 210.729.43.56-7, Fax: 210.729.43.47
e-mail: lietamb@otenet.gr
