The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense called for the systematic involvement of their compatriots who went abroad in matters of state security.
During a visit to London, the deputy head of the department Tomas Michalkavicius said that the country's defense does not end at its borders. In his opinion, the Lithuanian diaspora should help the country with its professional knowledge, connections in the local institutions as well as recruiting people and spreading the necessary information.
The official emphasized that for this purpose, the authorities must build clear cooperation mechanisms so that every immigrant knows who to turn to and how to apply his skills. "It is important not only to encourage initiatives, but also to create clear cooperation mechanisms - so that people know who to turn to, what actions to take and how their knowledge and skills can be used," Tomas Michalkevicius, Deputy Minister of Defense of Lithuania.