Budrys: Europe must clearly show that it takes its defence and security seriously
Added 2025-10-15
On 15 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the heads of diplomatic representations of the EU member states accredited to Lithuania. During the meeting, the minister and ambassadors discussed current issues on the EU...
Minister Budrys: Trade must not become a geopolitical tool
Added 2025-10-14
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, who attended an informal meeting of trade ministers in Denmark on 13 and 14 October, emphasized that Russia’s war against Ukraine and recent geopolitical challenges pose a threat to...
Budrys to attend an informal EU meeting of trade ministers
Added 2025-10-13
On 13 and 14 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, will participate in an informal EU meeting of trade ministers in Horsens, Denmark. The meeting will focus on EU-U.S. trade relations, the implementation of the...
Budrys met with the European Commissioner McGrath: a live historical memory – an effective antidote to Russian disinformation and manipulation
Added 2025-10-10
On 9 October in Vilnius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection.
Minister Budrys: Lithuania needs a comprehensive and effective response to economic security challenges
Added 2025-10-09
On 9 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a discussion of representatives from state institutions and businesses on the foreign dimension of Lithuania’s economic security policy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys,...
Minister Budrys: NATO's response to Russia's provocations must be swift and firm—only then will we deter them
Added 2025-10-07
On 7 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, met with permanent and military representatives of Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, and Portugal to NATO. Troops from these countries are deployed in Lithuania on a rotational basis and...
Budrys: "Science diplomacy as a tool to address national and global challenges"
Added 2025-10-06
On 15-17 October, Lithuania will host the first International Science Week “(re) SEARCH 2025”, which aims to foster dialogue between Lithuania and the international academic community, politicians, business, the public sector, and society, and to...
Minister Budrys: There is no political or diplomatic solution without international law
Added 2025-10-03
On 3 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, opened an international conference “Negotiating Peace for Ukraine: International Law Dimensions and Implications”, organised by the Center of Ukrainian Law of the Vilnius University...
Minister Budrys met with newly appointed Ambassador of Türkiye to Lithuania
Added 2025-09-30
On 30 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the Ambassador of Türkiye to Lithuania, Esra Toplu, who recently undertook her duties in Lithuania.
Budrys at the Warsaw Security Forum: EU enlargement – a tool for geopolitical power
Added 2025-09-30
On 29 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in the discussion of the Warsaw Security Forum titled ‘From Lisbon to Yerevan: Envisioning Europe’s Strategy for the Wider Neighbourhood’.