Vice-Minister Sigitas Mitkus discussed the progress of EU accession negotiations by phone with Ukraine’s new Deputy Prime Minister Vsevolod Chentsov
Added 2026-07-27
On 27 July, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus spoke by phone with Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, and discussed the progress of Ukraine’s accession negotiations with...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: Lithuania and Greece will actively cooperate in preparing for their presidencies of the Council of the European Union
Added 2026-07-23
On 23 July in Vilnius, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sigitas Mitkus, met with his Greek counterpart, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anastasios Chatzivasileiou. During the meeting, they discussed preparations for Lithuania’s and...
Budrys in the Philippines: Security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific is closely linked
Added 2026-07-23
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, is continuing his working visit to the Philippines. On 23 July, the head of Lithuania's diplomacy met with the leadership of the Philippine Coast Guard at its Manila headquarters.
Budrys on the 21st sanctions package: Exceptions for Russia’s energy sector weaken the overall impact of the sanctions and must be reviewed
Added 2026-07-23
Today, on 23 July, the Council of the European Union (EU) approved the 21st package of economic sanctions against Russia, including individual listings.
Vice-Minister Mitkus in Portugal: Together we are building a strong, secure, and competitive Europe
Added 2026-07-21
On 20–21 July, continuing his visits to the capitals of European Union (EU) member states, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus visited Lisbon, where he met with Portuguese politicians, diplomats, and business representatives to discuss...
Budrys: The multiannual EU budget must address the critical needs of the European people – strengthening security, defence, competitiveness and support for Ukraine
Added 2026-07-16
On 16 July, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, and the Ambassadors of the member states of the European Union accredited to Lithuania discussed the main items on the EU agenda and highlighted the priority to ensure...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: Ukraine and Moldova advance accession negotiations with the EU
Added 2026-07-14
On 14 July, at Intergovernmental Conferences with Ukraine and Moldova held in Brussels, the negotiating clusters that cover external relations were officially opened.
Budrys at the Foreign Affairs Council: EU heads into its summer recess with a list of unfinished work
Added 2026-07-13
On 13 July, the Minister-designate of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participates in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels. According to the head of Lithuania's diplomacy, the last meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers...
Budrys in Brussels emphasized continued support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and countering hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea
Added 2026-07-13
On 13 July, the Minister-designate of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, attended the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, which focused on support for Ukraine, measures to increase pressure on Russia and the situation in the...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: Lithuania provides continued support for Ukraine
Added 2026-07-13
On 13 July in Brussels, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Sigitas Mitkus met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Taras Kachka. The meeting focused on the process of Ukraine's integration into the European Union and its reform...