In a recent statement on LRT radio, Lithuanian diplomat A. Skaisgirytė expressed strong opposition to the idea of closing the Taiwanese representative office in Lithuania. Despite suggestions that closure might solve issues surrounding the diplomatic relationship with China, she believes that such an act would be a significant mistake. There is a clear commitment to continue fostering economic, scientific, and cultural ties with Taiwan, highlighting that the proposal to reopen dialogue with China is not a matter of capitulation but a balanced approach to international relations.

Skaisgirytė pointed out that closing the Taiwanese office is not seen as a feasible option at this time. She emphasized the necessity for mutual willingness from both Lithuania and China to restore relations and reiterated that this should not come at the expense of Taiwan’s representation. The Lithuanian diplomatic stance indicates a careful navigation of the complex geopolitical landscape and recognition of the risks involved in making hasty decisions that could affect the nation’s international commitments.

The discussions around relations with China are ongoing within the Lithuanian government, and Skaisgirytė referred to the Prime Minister's openness to normalizing these ties, suggesting that this is a unified stance among Lithuanian officials. However, the methods to achieve normalization remain a contentious topic, reflecting the intricate balance Lithuania seeks to maintain between supporting Taiwan and managing relations with a significant global power like China.