Belarus–Lithuania border
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The Belarus–Lithuania border is an international border almost 678.8 km (421.8 mi)[2] in length between the Republic of Belarus (CIS member) and the Republic of Lithuania (EU member). It is an external border of the European Union as well as the western border of the Commonwealth of Independent States. 379.9 km (236.1 mi) of the border is on land, while 298.9 km (185.7 mi) are on water, crossing lakes, e.g. Lake Drūkšiai and following some rivers, e.g. Dysna River and Neman River.
Belarus–Lithuania border | |
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Characteristics | |
Entities | Belarus Lithuania |
Length | 678.8 km (421.8 mi) |
History | |
Established | 1920 1940 |
Current shape | 6 February 1995 |
Treaties | Soviet–Lithuanian Peace Treaty (1920) Agreement between the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Belarus concerning the State Border between Lithuania and Belarus (1995)[1] |
In August 2022, Lithuania completed the construction of a new border barrier to stop the illegal migration. On 18 January 2023, the Lithuanian government renounced the agreement signed with Belarus 16 years ago on the principles of cross-border cooperation.[3]