Budrys: Lithuania firmly supports Moldova's EU bid
Added 2026-02-06
On 6 February in Chișinău, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys met with the Moldova‘s Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.
At the EU Foreign Affairs Council emphasis on an urgent need for Europe to adopt vital decisions on support for Ukraine and its EU membership
Added 2026-01-29
The Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Audra Plepytė attended the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union on 29 January in Brussels, which focused on the EU's support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. The...
Budrys: Time for Europe to sleep on a cloud is over
Added 2026-01-28
On 28 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the ambassadors of the member states of the European Union to Lithuania.
Vice-Minister Mitkus: During the Cyprus Presidency, we will seek a breakthrough in negotiations on the EU budget, EU enlargement and security
Added 2026-01-26
On 26 January, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus attended the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, during which Ministers heard a presentation on the Cyprus presidency's priorities, held an exchange of views on the European...
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...
Mitkus at the meeting with the EP Vice-President: We want to see a strong, resilient, and competitive European Union
Added 2026-01-12
On 12 January in Vilnius, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus met with Vice-President of the European Parliament Pina Picierno. The meeting discussed the priorities of Lithuania's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in...
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”.
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.