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Vilnius Asks Ottawa to Be More Active in NATO Baltic Defense

© AP Photo / Mindaugas KulbisSoldiers from NATO countries attend an opening ceremony of military exercise 'Saber Strike 2015', at the Gaiziunu Training Range in Pabrade some 60km.(38 miles) north of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, June 8, 2015
Soldiers from NATO countries attend an opening ceremony of military exercise 'Saber Strike 2015', at the Gaiziunu Training Range in Pabrade some 60km.(38 miles) north of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, June 8, 2015 - Sputnik International
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Lithuania considers Canada should be more in NATO's defense Baltic region strategy, accordin to Ministry of National Defence spokesman.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Lithuania has asked Canada to play a more active role in NATO's defense strategy for the Baltic region, Defence Policy Director of the Ministry of National Defence Vaidotas Urbelis was quoted as saying in a defense ministry press release.

Members of the Lithuania Army Mechanised Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf seen during a military exercise 'Black Arrow 2014' at the Rukla military base some 120 kms (75 miles) west of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. - Sputnik International
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Urbelis voiced this proposal during talks on the security challenges in Eastern Europe with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence of Canada John McKay on Tuesday.

"While addressing the security situation in the Baltic Sea region V. Urbelis expressed his delight that both Canada and Lithuania were supporters of further NATO transformation and enhancement of collective defence," the press release reads.

Urbelis also invited Canadian troops to participate in NATO military exercises in Lithuania.

"Lithuania is prepared to ensure all Host Nation Support necessary for allied forces deployed, including Canadian," Urbelis said.

Early in May, NATO started the large-scale training operation "Spring Storm" in Estonia, which is due to last until May 19 and involves 6,000 soldiers from 10 member-states. Other multinational military drills with the Alliance's participation are being conducted in Bulgaria at almost the same time.

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