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{{bilateral|Canada-Lithuania|Canada|Lithuania}} |
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{{bilateral|Canada-Lithuania|Canada|Lithuania}} |
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'''Canada–Lithuania relations''' are foreign relations between ] and ]. |
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'''Canada–Lithuania relations''' are foreign relations between ] and ]. Both countries are full members of ] and the ]. |
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== Trade == |
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== History == |
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Diplomatic relations between Canada and Lithuania were established in 1937. In 1944, Lithuania was forcibly annexed by the ] and Canada never recognized the annexation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union. In 1990, Lithuania obtained its independence after the ] and Canada and Lithuania re-established diplomatic relations on 2 September 1991.<ref></ref> In 2016, both nations marked the 25th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.<ref name=Relations></ref> |
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The flow of trade between Canada and Lithuania is steadily rising. |
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==Bilateral agreements== |
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In 2013, Canadian imports from Lithuania totaled $188.9 million and included mostly crude oil, minerals and wooden furniture. Canadian exports to Lithuania amounted to $88.9 million and included metals, agricultural machinery, food products and automotive parts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/baltic_states-pays_baltes/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/lithuania_relations_lituanie.aspx?lang=eng|title=Canada-Lithuania relations.}}</ref> |
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Both nations have signed bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation (1997); Agreement of Social Security Cooperation (2006) and an Agreement for Youth Mobility (2010).<ref name=Relations /> |
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== Trade == |
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Canada's cumulative direct investment to Lithuania reached $500 million in 2012.<ref></ref> |
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In 2016, trade between Canada and Lithuania totaled $422.8 million USD. Canadian exports to Lithuania reached $51.1 million USD, and included machinery, motor vehicles and parts, fish and seafood, and electrical machinery and equipment. Lithuanian exports to Canada reached $371.7 million USD, and included mineral fuels and oils, furniture and bedding, scientific and technical instruments, and fertilizers.<ref name=Relations /> |
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==Resident diplomatic missions== |
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== Visas == |
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* Canada has an embassy office in ].<ref></ref> |
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Citizens of '''Lithuania''' do not need temporary resident visas to travel to Canada if they are holders of biometric passports, unless their passport was issued before August 28, 2006. |
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* Lithuania has an embassy in ].<ref></ref> |
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== History == |
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Both countries re-established diplomatic relations in 1991. Canada has an embassy office in ], the actual embassy is located in ] (]). Lithuania has an embassy in ] and 2 honorary consulates in ] and ]. |
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Both countries are full members of the ] and of ]. |
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== See also == |
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Diplomatic relations between Canada and Lithuania were established in 1937. In 1944, Lithuania was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union and Canada never recognized the annexation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union. In 1990, Lithuania obtained its independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union and Canada and Lithuania re-established diplomatic relations on 2 September 1991. In 2016, both nations marked the 25th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.
Both nations have signed bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation (1997); Agreement of Social Security Cooperation (2006) and an Agreement for Youth Mobility (2010).
In 2016, trade between Canada and Lithuania totaled $422.8 million USD. Canadian exports to Lithuania reached $51.1 million USD, and included machinery, motor vehicles and parts, fish and seafood, and electrical machinery and equipment. Lithuanian exports to Canada reached $371.7 million USD, and included mineral fuels and oils, furniture and bedding, scientific and technical instruments, and fertilizers.
Foreign relations of Lithuania