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On 2 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the traditional visit of Lithuanian Eurovision representatives.
Wishing the Katarsis band a successful diplomatic mission to promote the name of Lithuania, Mr. Budrys handed over the Lithuanian tricolor to the performers, which will accompany them to the world's biggest song contest.
"The Lithuanian tricolour unites Lithuanians all over the world. We are happy that this year's Eurovision stage will also feature a Lithuanian song," said Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
During the meeting, the group discussed cooperation with the Global Lithuania Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Lithuanian communities around the world, and emphasised the importance of supporting and mobilising the Lithuanian diaspora.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the institution coordinating the implementation of the diaspora policy, supports and strengthens relations with Lithuanian diaspora organisations abroad, promotes the Lithuanian identity, the traditions of the nation, encourages to maintain a close relationship with the homeland, and encourages to return to Lithuania.
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will take place this year in Basel, Switzerland, on 13, 15 and 17 May. Lithuania will appear in the second semi-final on 15 May at number 8.