Budrys: The role of the Tatar community is important for the development of the Lithuanian state and society
Added 2026-01-23
On 23 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with representatives of the Tatar community of Lithuania. The Minister expressed an interest in the current affairs of the community, discussed its contribution to...
Budrys: the post war Wolf Children story is today being repeated by aggressor Russia in Ukraine
Added 2026-01-21
On 20 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys opened the exhibition "German 'Wolf Children': The Forgotten History of World War II", which features the history of orphaned German children, who were left in East Prussia after World...
Budrys: The Nordic and Baltic countries are united by common values, shared interests, and the responsibility for the future of the region
Added 2026-01-20
On 20 January in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the Ambassadors of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) residing in Lithuania. The meeting focused on regional cooperation among the NB8 countries, Russia's aggression...
The meeting of Budrys with the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs focused on transatlantic and regional security issues
Added 2026-01-16
On 16 January, on the margins of the Snow Meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu. The meeting discussed strengthening bilateral relations, cooperation in the EU and NATO...
Budrys: Türkiye is an important NATO ally with a key role in regional security
Added 2026-01-16
On 16 January, on the sidelines of the Snow Meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. At the meeting key issues of bilateral, regional and...
Minister Budrys: A strong Baltic-Nordic partnership is at the heart of regional security
Added 2026-01-16
On 16 January in Vilnius, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. Ministers discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Finland, regional Nordic-Baltic cooperation, and...
Budrys at the Snow Meeting: Europe must learn to follow the logic of war
Added 2026-01-16
On January 16, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys opened the 19th Snow Meeting, during which politicians and experts will discuss strengthening support for Ukraine, NATO's deterrence and defense policy, challenges in ensuring security...
Budrys discussed regional security and response to hybrid threats with the Estonian Foreign Minister
Added 2026-01-15
On 15 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna in Vilnius.
Budrys to meet with the Foreign Ministers of Estonia, Romania, Finland, and Türkiye in Vilnius
Added 2026-01-14
On January 15–16, on the sidelines of the Snow Meeting, the head of Lithuania's diplomacy, Kęstutis Budrys, will hold bilateral meetings with the Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Romanian Foreign...
Budrys met with the German Federal Foreign Minister: We have a solid defence agenda
Added 2026-01-05
On 5 January in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Johann Wadephul, who arrived in Lithuania for his first visit.