British News Agency

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys issued a statement on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks carried out in the United States on September 11, 2001. Budrys said the attacks left a deep scar on the world and commemorated those who lost their lives, their loved ones and those who risked their lives to save others.

Budrys said: “Twenty-five years ago, the September 11 attacks left a wound on the world. Today, we remember the victims, honor their families and the heroism of those who risked everything to save others.”

Stating that the world has changed since the attacks but that security should not be taken for granted, Budrys said: “Today’s threats come in many forms, from state-sponsored terrorism to sabotage and cyberattacks.”

Budrys said these threats target not only countries but also the values and institutions that hold societies together, adding: “Our response must be unity. The strength of the transatlantic community lies in our will to stand together, especially when security is threatened.”

Stating that Lithuania is determined to continue carrying this responsibility together with the United States and its allies, Budrys said: “Together, we will continue to defend freedom, democracy and peace. We will never forget.”