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Interim finance minister sees multiple candidates as natural

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lithuania's interim Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas views the consideration of multiple candidates for the position as natural.
  • He stated that the designated Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius sees both his and Deputy Foreign Minister Taurimas Valys's candidacies as equal.
  • Vaitiekūnas highlighted his ministry's achievements, including tax changes, the transformation of the Investment Agency into a development bank, record defense funding, and securing EU funds.

Interim Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas has stated that it is natural for designated Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius to consider multiple candidates for the finance minister role. Vaitiekūnas believes Sinkevičius views both his and Deputy Foreign Minister Taurimas Valys's candidacies as equally capable of continuing the work.

I think it is natural that there are several candidates. Apparently, the designated prime minister sees us as having similar abilities to continue the work. So, I think he will choose the one who is closer.

— Kristupas VaitiekūnasLithuania's interim Finance Minister on the consideration of multiple candidates for his position.

"I think it is natural that there are several candidates. Apparently, the designated prime minister sees us as having similar abilities to continue the work. So, I think he will choose the one who is closer," Vaitiekūnas told journalists on Wednesday. He added that the choice would likely depend on who is "closer" to the prime minister's vision, noting that "some work has been done, some is planned."

Vaitiekūnas declined to comment extensively on Valys's candidacy, stating he knows him only slightly. He mentioned Valys had presented an idea at the Finance Ministry, which they discussed. "I don't have a very strong assessment. Apparently, in the eyes of the future prime minister, we are sufficiently equal and he will choose," the interim minister said.

I don't have a very strong assessment. Apparently, in the eyes of the future prime minister, we are sufficiently equal and he will choose.

— Kristupas VaitiekūnasInterim Finance Minister on Deputy Foreign Minister Taurimas Valys's candidacy.

He also expressed pleasure that the prime minister has options, noting that the choice would be based on what is most beneficial for Lithuania. Vaitiekūnas plans to discuss ongoing and completed work with Sinkevičius, including tax reforms, the transformation of the Investment Agency into a development bank, record defense funding, and the successful acquisition of EU funds that were previously stalled.

I saw in the press that he will choose based on what is most beneficial for Lithuania. It is pleasing that (he has) options to choose from.

— Kristupas VaitiekūnasInterim Finance Minister on the selection criteria for the finance minister role.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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