Lithuanian and Chinese officials are talking about the possible normalisation of diplomatic relations, Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Friday.
“I would not like to describe the scope [of the talks] right now, but talks are definitely taking place. And even at this moment,” he told reporters when asked about the possible return of ambassadors to both countries.
China downgraded its diplomatic representation in Lithuania in 2021 and imposed trade restrictions after Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a representative office.
Beijing said Lithuania’s actions were support for Taiwan to act as an independent state.
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu is visiting Lithuania this week and met with parliamentary leadership, but none of the country’s government officials.
Landsbergis said he was not meeting with Wu because Lithuania does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan and sticks to the so-called One China policy.
Beijing considers the self-ruling island to be part of China.
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