J. Olekas stated to “Žinių radijas” on Wednesday that while K. Budrys might be capable, the role of the foreign minister could be filled by other individuals, not exclusively him.
Olekas emphasized that the continuous execution of foreign policy requires an appropriate individual to manage the responsibilities. Regarding K. Budrys, the parliamentary head acknowledged that he performed significant work.
He noted that while there may have been occasional discrepancies between the opinions of the prime minister and the minister, there remains a unified governmental program that the minister is responsible for representing. When questioned about potential candidates for the foreign minister post, the Speaker of the Seimas did not specify any names. Instead, he indicated that the selection process and responsibility for appointing the minister lie with the future prime minister and the nation’s leader.
Olekas’ comments underscored the institutional requirement for competent representation in foreign policy matters. The discussion highlighted the need for a cohesive government front, even when individual ministerial viewpoints may vary slightly.
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