Budrys: We need to build coalitions that are capable of acting, not just debating
Added 2026-05-16
On 16 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys attended the Lennart Meri Conference on foreign and security policy in Tallinn, Estonia. The Minister spoke in the discussion "Together on this path: New Momentum for Indo-Pacific and...
Budrys: Lithuania seeks to adopt Finland's best practices in comprehensive defence
Added 2026-05-15
On May 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland Ville Tavio who is visiting Lithuania on the occasion of the state visit of the President of Finland to Lithuania.
Lithuania welcomes North Macedonia's decision to establish an embassy in Vilnius
Added 2026-05-15
Lithuania welcomes the decision of the Government of North Macedonia to establish an embassy in Vilnius. This will not only strengthen ties between the two NATO allies but also open up new opportunities for closer security, economic, and cultural...
Vice-Minister Verbickas: The involvement of social partners in Lithuania's preparations for the EU Council Presidency is crucial
Added 2026-05-12
On 11 May, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas met with Sandra Parthie, President of the Employers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee, and members of the Committee delegated by Lithuania.
Budrys met with Budanov in Vilnius: Ukraine's security is a security issue for the whole of Europe
Added 2026-05-12
On 12 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met in Vilnius with Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Budrys: Lithuania supports the Cuban people's fight for freedom because we know the horror of life under communist oppression
Added 2026-05-12
On 12 May, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with José Daniel Ferrer, a representative of the Cuban opposition, who was visiting Vilnius. The Minister and the representative of the Cuban opposition discussed the human rights...
Budrys meets with the Swiss Foreign Minister
Added 2026-05-06
On 6 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys while on a working visit to Switzerland and met with the Vice-President and Foreign Minister of the country Ignazio Cassis. The heads of Lithuanian and Swiss diplomacy discussed bilateral...
Lithuania and Japan strengthen cooperation in the space sector
Added 2026-05-05
On 5 May, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas met with Dr. Masami Onoda, Director of the International Relations and Research Department at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), to discuss cooperation with one of the...
Foreign Minister Budrys pays a working visit to Switzerland
Added 2026-05-05
On 6-7 May, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will be on a working visit to Switzerland. The Minister will meet with Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, representatives of global business, attend the St. Gallen symposium, and give a...
Vice-Minister Mitkus in Stockholm: We aim for a stronger, more resilient, and competitive EU
Added 2026-05-05
On 5 May, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus visited Stockholm, where he met with Jessica Rosencrantz, Minister for European Union Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, and Erik Ottoson, Chairman of the Committee on European Union...