Embassy of Lithuania, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Embassy of Lithuania in London |
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| Location | Pimlico, Westminster, London |
| Address | 2 Bessborough Gardens, London, SW1V 2JE |
| Ambassador | Asta Skaisgirytė Liauškienė |
The Embassy of Lithuania in London is like Lithuania's official home in the United Kingdom. It is the main office where representatives from Lithuania work to build good relationships between the two countries. Think of it as a special bridge connecting Lithuania and the UK.
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What is an Embassy?
An embassy is a special office that one country sets up in another country. It helps citizens from its home country who are visiting or living there. For example, if a Lithuanian person loses their passport in the UK, the embassy can help them. Embassies also work to improve friendships, trade, and understanding between the two nations. The Lithuanian Embassy in London helps Lithuanians in the UK and works to keep Lithuania and the UK connected.
Where is Lithuania's Embassy in London?
The Embassy of Lithuania in London has moved a few times. It used to be in a place called Gloucester Place in Marylebone. In 2011, the embassy moved to its current location at 2 Bessborough Gardens in Pimlico, which is a part of Westminster in London.
What is an Honorary Consulate?
Besides the main embassy, Lithuania also has an honorary consulate in the UK. This special office opened in May 2016. It is located in a historic building called Ingress Abbey in Greenhithe, Kent. An honorary consulate is usually run by a person who lives in the host country (in this case, the UK) and helps with some of the embassy's tasks, especially in areas far from the main embassy. It helps to support Lithuanians and promote Lithuania in that region.
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A plaque outside the embassy, written in both English and Lithuanian.
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More plaques outside the embassy, including one showing the Coat of arms of Lithuania.
