Jerzy Bahr was decorated with Lithuanian Star of Diplomacy

Former Polish ambassador in Lithuania, Jerzy Bahr received Lithuanian Star of Diplomacy from the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Polish diplomat was distinguished by his contribution to strengthening the mutual relations.

On Monday (December 17) the decoration was given to Jerzy Bahr by the Lithuanian ambassador in Poland, Loreta Zakarevičienė.

The ambassador highlighted that the Polish diplomat received the price for popularizing Lithuania in the world and for strengthening the Polish-Lithuanian relations.

While receiving the decoration, Jerzy Bahr said that Poland and Lithuania share the same historical heritage, which should be cared for. He added that both countries must find some common points –  informed the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry.

Source: http://pl.delfi.lt/aktualia/polska/bahr-zostal-odznaczony-gwiazda-dyplomacji-litwy.d?id=60254995

Tłumaczenie Emil Iracki w ramach praktyk w Europejskiej Fundacji Praw Człowieka, www.efhr.eu. Translated by Emil Iracki the framework of a traineeship programme of the European Foundation of Human Rights, www.efhr.eu.