Budrys discussed the priorities of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the EU at the European Parliament
Added 2026-06-04
On 4 June in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, met with Iratxe García Pérez, the President of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament, and Nicola Procaccini, Co-Chairman...
Budrys in Brussels: Economic dependence is not a neutral economic phenomenon – it can be used as a means of pressure or aggression. Europe must act decisively
Added 2026-06-04
On 4 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys opened the second Brussels Economic Security Forum and delivered a keynote speech in which he stressed that economic power is becoming an essential part of the security architecture and...
Lithuania protests to Russia over attacks on Ukraine and Romania
Added 2026-06-03
On 3 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Lithuania and handed a note of protest over the latest Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine, as well as last week's...
Political consultations between Lithuania and North Macedonia were held in Vilnius
Added 2026-06-01
On 1 June, Vilnius hosted political consultations between Lithuania and North Macedonia, led by Sigitas Mitkus, Lithuania's Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Zoran Dimitrovski, North Macedonia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign...
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.
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 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).
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...
Budrys to attend an informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Cyprus
Added 2026-05-27
On 27 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will travel to Cyprus to attend an informal meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the European Union (Gymnich).