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"The objective presented in the Millennium Development Goal programme is very noble and I think that we must make every effort to achieve it. Lithuania is a small country with a limited bilateral development budget. Global aims are complex and sometimes unattainable for us. Most of our bilateral aid (around 50%) is directed towards countries which are part of the European Neighbourhood Policy. That is not because we are any less concerned about populations in Africa or the Caribbean than we are about people closer to home. For Lithuania and countries in a similar situation, the important thing is not the small allocation of funds but its effectiveness. As far as possible, we need to achieve better results with relatively few resources and that is not always possible to achieve in far off countries. It is important for us to help where we can, if not through the funds, then by sharing our experience of integration and other research that could be useful. Poverty reduction, whether in Lithuania or the furthest corner of Africa, should be one of our greatest priorities. The fight against corruption and aid for the poorest – that is our moral duty and a long-term interest of the EU. There has been a rise in the number of people who are underemployed or whose jobs are insecure and therefore, it is important for us to direct all of our efforts towards protecting, above all, the interests of the most vulnerable groups."@en1
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