During a press conference held prior to an informal meeting of European leaders in Belgium, the President of Lithuania emphasized that the naming of Taiwan's representative office in Lithuania is a matter determined by Taiwan. He explained that this is not a Lithuanian embassy where the name can be arbitrarily changed; instead, it is Taiwan's representative office, which has the autonomy to decide its own name.

In a response to the Lithuanian Prime Minister's suggestion that the office could be named after Taipei, the President indicated that discussions could take place about a potential name change, but he also highlighted that Taiwan could simply choose to maintain its current name. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions with China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has indicated a willingness to assert its claims through force if necessary.

The issue of Taiwan's diplomatic recognition and how countries choose to engage with it remains complex, especially as China frequently reminds them of the consequences of overtly recognizing Taiwan's sovereignty. The comments from Lithuania's President underscore the delicate balancing act countries must navigate in their foreign policies concerning Taiwan and China.