Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed that Lithuania is currently assisting Latvia with its border security by deploying officers from the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) to help deter unauthorized border crossings. Speaking at a joint press conference, Nausėda described the cooperation as positive, suggesting that its intensity could increase based on Latvia’s stated needs. Throughout his remarks, the Lithuanian leader stressed the implications of reintroducing internal border controls within the Schengen Area.
He stated unequivocally that such a measure would signify a failure of the existing framework. These sentiments were echoed in separate commentary, where another official also warned that establishing internal borders within the Schengen Area would be an indication of systemic failure. The discussion highlighted the current state of cooperation among Baltic states regarding shared border management.
While practical assistance is being provided at the border, the focus remains on maintaining the integrity and functionality of the single, open Schengen zone. The emphasis from Lithuanian leadership is on the necessity of avoiding measures that would undermine the established rules governing internal movement within the bloc.
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