Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has clarified that the representative office of Taiwan in Lithuania is not under Lithuanian jurisdiction when it comes to naming, but rather that it is up to Taiwan to determine its title. He made these statements while participating in an informal European Council meeting in Belgium. Nausėda indicated that while discussions about changing the office's name are possible, it is important to recognize that Taiwan could respond negatively to such a proposal.

The context of this statement arises from a previous assertion by I. Ruginienė, who suggested there is no reason why the Taiwanese representative office could not be renamed to reflect its connection more closely to the capital of Taiwan, Taipei. This proposal has drawn attention amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with China, which has previously expressed its discontent with Lithuania's support for Taiwan, and has urged that perceived mistakes, such as the naming of the representative office, be corrected.

Nauseda's remarks highlight the delicate balancing act Lithuania faces in its diplomatic relations, navigating support for Taiwan and managing its relationship with China. The ongoing discussions reflect Lithuania's commitment to fostering ties with Taiwan, yet also underscore the complexities and potential repercussions of altering such significant symbolic representations in international diplomacy.