Budrys: This is one of the most difficult moments in the history of Ukraine, but also one of the most important for Europe
Added 2025-11-26
On November 26, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in an extraordinary online meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council where discussions focused on negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and the necessary steps...
Lithuania joins the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
Added 2025-11-26
On 26 November, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted a notification to the Council of Europe on Lithuania's participation in the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Budrys in Brussels: Diversification and economic security are at the heart of EU trade policy
Added 2025-11-24
On November 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys attended the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) meeting in Brussels. EU foreign and trade ministers reviewed the EU’s ongoing trade negotiations, including EU-China and...
Vice-Minister Verbickas: Risks facing the EU and Indo-Pacific are shared – actions should be joint as well
Added 2025-11-23
On 20-21 November in Brussels, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas attended the 4th EU and Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, which brought together senior officials from 65 countries.
Budrys in Brussels: When our deterrence is too weak, dictators take action against us
Added 2025-11-20
On 20 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels.
Vice-Minister Valys attends a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors: Focus on Iran, Zaporizhzhia power plant, and nuclear safety
Added 2025-11-20
On 19-21 November in Vienna, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taurimas Valys, attends a meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss Iran's nuclear programme, the situation at the Zaporizhzhia...
Minister Budrys: Arctic security is directly linked to the Baltic region
Added 2025-11-18
On 18 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, is attending the Berlin Security Conference. The Minister spoke during the discussion on “North: from the Baltic states to the Arctic Circle – Threats, Risks and Mitigation”.
Budrys met with the Secretary-General of the OECD: Support for Ukraine’s reform process - a priority for the OECD
Added 2025-11-17
On 17 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The meeting discussed the priorities of Lithuania's cooperation...
Vice-Minister Mitkus at GAC: The Belarusian regime must immediately allow the EU-registered trucks to return home
Added 2025-11-17
On 17 November in Brussels, the European Union's General Affairs Council (GAC) started preparations for the European Council on 18-19 December. There was also an exchange of views on the European Commission's 2026 work programme and discussed the...
Political Director Laimonas Talat-Kelpša participated in the NB8-U.S. political consultations in Washington
Added 2025-11-14
On November 12-14 in Washington, D.C., the political directors of the foreign ministries of the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (EPINE) framework for cooperation held traditional consultations.