Lithuania and Estonia are stepping up their joint efforts in the Baltic region, with a focus on transatlantic cooperation, regional security, and the response to hybrid threats
On 1 April, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Audra Plepytė paid a working visit to Tallinn, where she met with the Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia Kaimo Kuusk, with whom she discussed issues of security cooperation among the Baltic states, transatlantic cooperation, coordination of actions among the Nordic and Baltic countries, support for Ukraine, and the rapid implementation of EU security initiatives.
On 1 April, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Audra Plepytė paid a working visit to Tallinn, where she met with the Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia Kaimo Kuusk, with whom she discussed issues of security cooperation among the Baltic states, transatlantic cooperation, coordination of actions among the Nordic and Baltic countries, support for Ukraine, and the rapid implementation of EU security initiatives.
"Given the rapidly changing security environment, it is particularly important for the Baltic states to act in a united and consistent manner, while strengthening the transatlantic bond and the security of NATO’s eastern flank," noted Vice-Minister Plepytė.
The participants of the meetings agreed to coordinate their response to the hybrid threats posed by Russia and Belarus to the entire region and to continue developing relevant capabilities, including through the effective application of EU security instruments.
The meetings underscored the importance of ensuring that Ukraine receives the necessary support, with discussions focusing on preparations for the NATO summit in Ankara and the need to fulfil the commitments made at the previous summit in The Hague.
The Vice-Minister also met with Kristi Raik, Director of the International Centre for Defence and Security, with whom she discussed current regional security and defense issues, growing risks, and opportunities for expanding cooperation.
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