Juozas Olekas emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and reinforcing the values declared on March 11, highlighting national security and demographic sustainability during a parliamentary ceremony.
During a solemn commemoration in the Seimas, Juozas Olekas urged the need to protect and enhance the principles established on March 11. He stated that it is the obligation of all to build a state where citizens can live safely, raise children, and plan for the future. Olekas described the aspiration for a strong, democratic state accountable to its citizens as essential, as well as the importance of remembering that freedom is an ongoing responsibility.
Olekas highlighted the current geopolitical context, which underscores the necessity of consistently strengthening the foundations of the state, including national security, public resilience, and economic sustainability. He pointed out that demographic stability is also crucial, emphasizing the need for strong families, a growing younger generation, and vibrant regions to secure the future of Lithuania. He stressed that the strength of the state is reflected in the strength of its people and communities.
He reminded the audience that March 11 represents the birth of freedom from the determination of the people, civil courage, and collective focus that allowed Lithuania to regain its place among independent nations. This underscores the ongoing role of citizens in maintaining and supporting the nation's objectives and responsibilities, especially in the face of present challenges.
