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Monday, 12 July, Vilnius - At a press conference held to review the first year of her term in office, President Dalia Grybauskaitė said that she, just like all the people of Lithuania, had had a difficult, painful and yet optimistic year. "It was a year of great personal responsibility placed by public expectations for a quality attitude towards work upon both the civil service and law enforcement institutions," the President said.

According to the President, the main objective for the first year of her term in office was to help the country recover from the economic crisis, curb monopolies and ensure competition in the areas of energy, pharmacy and retail trade.

Last year also saw the start of creation of a more transparent judicial system, implementation of tangible measures to combat corruption, reforms of the national security and intelligence systems, and the formulation of clear foreign policy priorities defending the interests of Lithuania.

According to the President, during the second year of her term in office, the President's Office will assume an even more active role both in the domestic and foreign policy, taking account of changes in the political life of Lithuania and on the international arena. In the President's words, faster changes in the country also depend on public cohesion and responsibility.

"Most people understand the situation in the country and the difficulties faced by the State. Therefore, I would like to thank the Lithuanian people for not only their trust but also patience and understanding. I understand that we all want faster results and changes. Lithuanian people's expectations are an obligation and responsibility for me and other public authorities. I assume it personally. However, only by working together, assuming responsibility and doing our best can we cope with the situation in Lithuania. Everything depends on our will, responsibility and cohesion," the President said.

Press Service of the President