Budrys: Europe must clearly show that it takes its defence and security seriously
Added 2025-10-15
On 15 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the heads of diplomatic representations of the EU member states accredited to Lithuania. During the meeting, the minister and ambassadors discussed current issues on the EU...
Lithuanian citizens will be able to travel to South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days
Added 2025-10-15
On 15 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Audra Plepytė, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Lithuania, Zenani Nosizwe Dlamini, who resides in Sweden. During the meeting, the Vice-Minister emphasized...
Minister Budrys: Trade must not become a geopolitical tool
Added 2025-10-14
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, who attended an informal meeting of trade ministers in Denmark on 13 and 14 October, emphasized that Russia’s war against Ukraine and recent geopolitical challenges pose a threat to...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: We seek to actively represent Lithuania's interests in the European Economic and Social Committee
Added 2025-10-14
On 13 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus met with the new members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) seconded by Lithuania, who will serve on the Committee from 2025 to 2030.
Fourth Foreign Vice-Minister begins work
Added 2025-10-13
Taurimas Valys, the fourth Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, has begun his duties. Valys is an experienced professional in both the public and business sectors, with extensive experience in economic diplomacy, international trade, and investment...
Budrys to attend an informal EU meeting of trade ministers
Added 2025-10-13
On 13 and 14 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, will participate in an informal EU meeting of trade ministers in Horsens, Denmark. The meeting will focus on EU-U.S. trade relations, the implementation of the...
Statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force
Added 2025-10-11
On October 8, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union,...
Budrys met with the European Commissioner McGrath: a live historical memory – an effective antidote to Russian disinformation and manipulation
Added 2025-10-10
On 9 October in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection.
Minister Budrys: Lithuania needs a comprehensive and effective response to economic security challenges
Added 2025-10-09
On 9 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a discussion of representatives from state institutions and businesses on the foreign dimension of Lithuania’s economic security policy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys,...
Minister Budrys: NATO's response to Russia's provocations must be swift and firm—only then will we deter them
Added 2025-10-07
On 7 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, met with permanent and military representatives of Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, and Portugal to NATO. Troops from these countries are deployed in Lithuania on a rotational basis and...