Budrys: Lithuania will continue its comprehensive support for Ukraine to ensure it receives everything it needs to successfully defend itself and achieve a just and lasting peace
Added 2026-06-01
On 1 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys attended a joint meeting of the Governments of Lithuania and Ukraine.
Budrys: Ukraine’s EU membership is the most important security guarantee for both Ukraine and Europe; negotiations must begin immediately
Added 2026-06-01
On 1 June, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, met in Vilnius with Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, and expressed strong support for Ukraine's accession to the EU as...
Lithuania marks the 25th anniversary of its membership in the World Trade Organization
Added 2026-05-31
On 31 May 2026, Lithuania marks 25 years of membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This day marks an important milestone in Lithuania's economic integration into the world trading system and confirms the country's commitment to the...
Budrys: The transatlantic link and support for Ukraine are conerstones of European security
Added 2026-05-30
On 30 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys welcomed the participants of the spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Vilnius. In his speech, the head of Lithuania's diplomacy emphasized that the upcoming NATO summit in...
Declaration of the Council of the Baltic Sea States Released: The region’s democracies must cooperate more closely to enhance resilience and security
Added 2026-05-29
On 29 May 2026, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, and Sweden and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy met for the...
Budrys in Sopot called for strengthening the region’s resilience to hybrid threats: Drone incidents as part of a systemic threat
Added 2026-05-29
On 29 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys attended a Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS).
Budrys to attend the Council of the Baltic Sea States meeting in Poland
Added 2026-05-29
On 28 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will travel to Sopot, Poland, where he will attend the Ministerial Session of the Foreign Ministers of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS).
Budrys at the Gymnich meeting: We must clearly define which threats to Europe are existential – it is obvious they lie in the East
Added 2026-05-28
On 28 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys attends the informal meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the European Union (Gymnich) in Limassol, Cyprus.
Budrys in Cyprus: European representation in peace talks in Ukraine must in no way lead to the resumption of dialogue with Russia
Added 2026-05-28
On 28 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the European Union (Gymnich) in Limassol, Cyprus. While Russia continues to reject an unconditional ceasefire and...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: EU defence and security initiatives need to be stepped up, with a particular focus on eastern border regions
Added 2026-05-27
On 26 May, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus attended a meeting of the General Affairs Council in Brussels, which started preparations for the upcoming European Council meeting, held a policy debate on the next Multiannual...