Budrys: The role of the Exarchate of Constantinople plays a significant role in uniting the Lithuanian Orthodox community and reducing Moscow's influence
Added 2025-12-19
On 19 December, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Archbishop Emmanuel, Metropolitan of Chalcedon. During the meeting, they discussed the current situation of the Exarchate of Constantinople, which was reestablished in...
Ambassador Irnius presented his credentials to the King of Spain
Added 2025-12-19
On 18 December, the Ambassador of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Spain, Tomas Irnius, presented his credentials to King Felipe VI. The bilateral meeting, which took place after the presentation ceremony, focused on the prospects for developing...
Budrys: The EU stands united and firm in the face of Belarusian hybrid attacks
Added 2025-12-18
On 18 December, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Belarus for a sharp rise in coordinated hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the European Union (EU).
Budrys: A strong, secure and resilient Europe starts with unity and responsibility
Added 2025-12-17
On 16 December, Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered the Princess Beatrix Lecture at Maastricht University titled “Building a case for a stronger, safer and more resilient Europe: Lithuania’s perspective”.
Vice-Minister Valys at the United Nations: Lithuania ready to contribute to UN modernisation efforts
Added 2025-12-16
On 15-16 December, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Taurimas Valys visited the United Nations (UN), where he met with senior UN officials and participated in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 20th Anniversary Review Meeting.
Budrys meets with the Dutch Foreign Minister
Added 2025-12-16
On 16 December in The Hague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, David van Weel. The Ministers discussed bilateral security and defence cooperation, support...
Minister Budrys to make a working visit to the Netherlands
Added 2025-12-16
On 16 December, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will pay a working visit to the Netherlands.
EU Foreign Affairs Ministers approve the extension of the EU sanctions regime against Belarus
Added 2025-12-15
On 15 December in Brussels, the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers approved the extension of the EU sanctions regime against Belarus. Lithuania's proposal adds three additional criteria to the EU sanctions regime against Belarus, namely, for hybrid...
Minister Budrys: The EU must take the lead on Ukraine and the future of European security
Added 2025-12-15
The Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, held in Brussels on 15 December, focused on EU support for Ukraine and potential security guarantees.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Budrys to attend the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
Added 2025-12-15
On 15 December, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, will attend the meeting of the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Belgium. Ministers will discuss EU support to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and...