Argentine media: Lithuania willing to join U.S. anti-missile system if necessary

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Xinhua

Argentine media: Lithuania willing to join U.S. anti-missile system if necessary


www.chinaview.cn 2008-07-20 18:11:41 Print

BUENOS AIRES, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania is willing to allow the United States to deploy an anti-ballistic missile shield on its soil when the need arises, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus said in an recent interview published on Saturday.

There were currently no negotiations between Lithuania and the U.S. on the missile shield plan, Adamkus told Argentine media in the interview published by Argentina's La Nacion newspaper.

However, Lithuania believes that since the deployment of the anti-missile shield is important to regional stability and security, the country is ready to participate in the anti-missile shield with other allies when it is necessary, according to the La Nacion report.

But according to Russia's Ria-Novosti News Agency, Adamkus has refused to confirm reports that Washington would be allowed to deploy its anti-missile system in Lithuania.




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