Currently, discussions are ongoing on the technical aspects of the operation of Lithuania’s diplomatic representation in China and China’s representation in Lithuania pending China’s decision to renew the accreditation of Lithuanian diplomats in China, the ministry said.
In the absence of a substitute diplomat in Beijing, the Lithuanian Embassy in China will continue its operations remotely.
As before, consular services to Lithuanian citizens in China will continue to be provided remotely, albeit in a limited capacity.
Lithuania is ready to continue the dialogue with China and restore the functions of the Embassy to their full extent once a mutually beneficial agreement has been reached, the ministry said.
China has recently protested against Lithuania's deepening ties with Taiwan and the opening of the latter's representative office in Vilnius.