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President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has congratulated Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of statehood.

“The Republic of Lithuania is a real friend and partner of Ukraine. I sincerely congratulate our friends on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of statehood. Today I will have the opportunity to personally congratulate Dalia Grybauskaite and wish the Lithuanian people prosperity, well-being and peace,” Poroshenko wrote on his Facebook page on Friday.

“Happy birthday, Lithuania!” the president of Ukraine added in Lithuanian.

As reported, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will pay a working visit to Lithuania on February 16 to take part in celebrations on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of the Lithuanian state. The visit will be held at the invitation of President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite.

Presidents from other European countries, as well as heads of EU institutions are also expected to take part in the events.