New Zealand has a friendly relationship with Lithuania. There is a small Lithuanian community centred in Auckland.
As small states, our two countries share similar interests, and work well together at the multilateral level. We have a common approach across a range of international issues, and we cooperate closely in the United Nations Security Council where both New Zealand and Lithuania were non-permanent members in 2015. New Zealand also values Lithuania’s role as a member of the European Union and NATO.
Building on these political ties, New Zealand and Lithuania have recently established a Working Holiday Scheme, which allows 100 young people annually to holiday, work and study in each other’s countries for up to a year. This agreement strengthens the people-to-people ties between our two countries.
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Total trade in goods |
NZ$55.4 million |
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Exports to Lithuania |
NZ$18 million |
Top exports: Wool and frozen fish |
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Imports from Lithuania |
NZ$37.4 million |
Top imports: Fertilizers, inorganic chemicals, clothing and apparel |
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GDP |
US$46.3 billion |
New Zealanders aged between 18 and 30 can apply for a 12-month working holiday for Lithuania.
To apply you will need to present in person either at:
For further information contact amb.jp@urm.lt
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