Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela and remains in constant contact with international partners and allies following a US attack on the South American country which reportedly involved the detention of its leader Nicolas Maduro was detained.
In a brief statement released on Saturday afternoon, the ministry reiterated that Lithuania, in line with the European Union, does not recognise Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election as democratic and does not consider Maduro the country’s legitimate leader.
The ministry said it has not received any requests for assistance from Lithuanian citizens in Venezuela and has no information about any Lithuanians being injured.
“The situation is being closely monitored,” the ministry said.
The Foreign Ministry also noted that since December 9 it has advised Lithuanian citizens not to travel to Venezuela.
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