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Budrys in the U.S.: We must strengthen the resilience of democratic societies to information threats together Added 2026-09-18 During his visit to Washington, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Sarah B. Rogers, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State. During the meeting, Budrys and Rogers discussed the partnership between Lithuania and the United States in strengthening the resilience of democratic societies against information threats, supporting freedom of speech, and...
Budrys meets with Rubio: U.S. military presence in Lithuania is a key deterrent Added 2026-09-17 On 17 September, during a working visit to Washington, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The officials discussed the priorities of the Lithuanian-U.S. strategic partnership, the security situation in the region, support for Ukraine, and opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in the economic and technological spheres.
Lithuania and the U.S. signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of critical minerals Added 2026-09-17 On 17 September in Washington, D.C., the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys and the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a bilateral framework agreement between Lithuania and the United States on cooperation in critical minerals.
Statement by Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys on the violation of Lithuania's airspace Added 2026-09-17 On the night of 14-15 September, an unmanned aerial vehicle that violated Lithuanian airspace was promptly identified and neutralized by the Italian Air Force Eurofighter jets, which are conducting the NATO air defense mission from Zokniai.
Individuals imprisoned by the Belarusian regime arrive in Lithuania Added 2026-09-16 On 16 September, 25 persons who had been imprisoned by the Belarusian regime and were freed through U.S.-mediated efforts arrived in Lithuania. There are no Lithuanian citizens among them.
Budrys heads to the U.S. Added 2026-09-16 From September 17 to 24, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, will be on a working visit to the United States.
Budrys and Coale discussed efforts to release political prisoners in Belarus and the security situation in the region Added 2026-09-14 On 14 September in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with John Coale, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy to Belarus. The Minister discussed with Coale the U.S. administration’s efforts to secure the release of political prisoners unlawfully detained in Belarus, the security situation in the region, and the Belarusian regime’s ongoing actions against Lithuania and neighboring countries.
Budrys meets Kallas in Vilnius: Europe must take greater responsibility for its security and resilience Added 2026-09-08 On 8 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President of the European Commission, to discuss the priorities of Lithuania’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU, support for Ukraine, the sanctions policy toward Russia and Belarus, and the strengthening of European security.
Ambassador Marcinkevičius presented his credentials to the Director-General of UNESCO Added 2026-09-17 On 16 September, at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, Gytis Marcinkevičius, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Delegate of Lithuania to UNESCO, presented his credentials to UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany.
Added 2026-09-16 On 16 September, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Lithuania and handed a note of strong protest regarding the violation of the Republic of Lithuania’s state border and airspace.
Added 2026-09-16 On 15 September, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus held a telephone conversation with Benjamin Haddad, France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs. They discussed the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034, challenges facing the EU’s eastern flank, and other relevant issues.
Added 2026-09-15 On 14 September, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Lina Rukštelienė met with Cillian Lohan, President of the Civil Society Organisations' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
Added 2026-09-15 On 14–15 September, political consultations were held in Bishkek between the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas and Meder Abakirov. During the consultations, the participants discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Kyrgyzstan, opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, culture, and other...
Added 2026-09-15 Le 15 septembre, le vice-ministre des Affaires étrangères Sigitas Mitkus s’est entretenu par téléphone avec le ministre français des Affaires européennes, Benjamin Haddad. Au cours de cet entretien, ils ont abordé le programme financier pluriannuel 2028-2034, les défis auxquels est confronté le flanc oriental de l’UE ainsi que d’autres questions d’actualité.
Added 2026-09-14 On 14 September, the 6th round of political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Japan took place in Riga. The discussions highlighted the indivisibility of security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. The participants discussed continued military, political, and financial support for Ukraine, as well as the need to increase pressure on Russia by strengthening the...
Added 2026-09-11 Lithuania, together with its partners from Germany, Spain, and Italy, won the European Union Twinning project “Strengthening Circular Economy in the Philippines.” The Lithuanian Environmental Project Management Agency (APVA) has been designated as the lead implementing agency and will carry out the project in collaboration with its junior partners.
Added 2026-09-08 On 7 September, Lithuanian women diplomats met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. She shared her personal and professional experiences and spoke about the role of women in today’s diplomacy, leadership, and career challenges.
Added 2026-09-05 On 3- 4 September, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus attended an informal meeting of the European Union’s General Affairs Council (GAC) in Dublin, Ireland, which focused primarily on the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and EU enlargement.
Added 2026-09-04 On 3 September, Ernestas Mickus, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania, presented his letters of credence to the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ceremony formally marked the beginning of Ambassador Mickus’s diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates.
Added 2026-09-04 On 3 September, on the sidelines of the European Union (EU) General Affairs Council (GAC), Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus met with Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.
Added 2026-09-03 Ambassador of Lithuania to Japan Aurelijus Zykas, who is accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau, participated in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, held in Palau from 30 August to 4 September. This marks the first time Lithuania has been represented at the Forum.