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.
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...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: We appreciate the OECD's contribution to the implementation of structural change in Lithuania
Added 2025-12-09
On 9 December, a meeting with the Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mary Beth Goodman, took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the OECD’s support for Ukraine’s...
Budrys: EU enlargement – Europe's most important geopolitical instrument
Added 2025-12-09
On 9 December, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who is visiting Lithuania. During the meeting, the Minister and the European Commissioner discussed the European Union's...
Vice-Minister Plepytė at the OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna: Russia's war against Ukraine violates all the principles of the Helsinki Final Act, and Russia will be held to account
Added 2025-12-05
On 3-5 December, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Audra Plepytė, attended the 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna, Austria.
Budrys at NATO: Russia is, and will continue to be, a direct military threat to the Alliance
Added 2025-12-03
On 3 December, Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is attending a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels to discuss the implementation of defence and deterrence measures and the Alliance's response to growing hybrid threats.