Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania has allocated EUR 20, 000 for humanitarian aid in Yemen. The funds will be transferred to the United Nations Yemen Humanitarian Fund.
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RSS Lithuania allocates humanitarian aid to Yemen
Added2019.02.21
Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion »
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Statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania on the 5th anniversary of Crimea’s occupation
Added2019.02.20
Speeches, Statements »
Lithuania strongly supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We condemn the ongoing military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine that flagrantly violates international law, the Charter of the United Nations, the provisions of the Helsinki Final Act, and bilateral agreements between Ukraine and Russia. We will continue to support Ukraine and coherently implement the policy of non-recognition of the illegal annexation and occupation of Crimea five years ago.
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Brexit negotiations and Lithuania’s key interests discussed in Brussels
Added2019.02.18
Multilateral Relations »On 18 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius discussed the course of the negotiations and Lithuania’s key interests in the meeting with the EU chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier in Brussels.
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Further assistance to Ukraine discussed in Brussels
Added2019.02.18
Multilateral Relations »
On 18 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius participated in the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, which mainly focused on Ukraine.
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L. Linkevičius: NATO must continue to strengthen its deterrence and defense posture, with special focus on the Baltic Sea region
Added2019.02.16
Multilateral Relations » NATO and International Security »On 16 February in Munich, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius participated in a discussion dedicated to the strengthening of security in the Baltic states.
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Foreign Ministers of Lithuania and Liechtenstein sign a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation
Added2019.02.15
Bilateral Relations »On 15 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein Aurelia Frick signed a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion in Munich.
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Lithuanian and Japanese Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral cooperation plans in Munich
Added2019.02.15
Bilateral Relations »On 15 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius, who was attending the Munich Security Conference, met with the Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno.
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RSS General Affairs Council focuses on the next multiannual financial framework, starts preparations for the European Council meeting
Added2019.02.20
European Union »On 19 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius participated in the General Affairs Council in Brussels. Ministers exchanged views on the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027, an annotated draft agenda of the European Council meeting on 21 and 22 March, and steps to ensure a sustainable Europe by 2030.
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The first meeting of the EU-SADC Economic Partnership agreement Joint Council took place in Cape Town
Added2019.02.19
Multilateral Relations »On 19 February Ambassador Sigutė Jakštonytė participated at the first European Union (EU) – Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement Joint Council meeting that took place in Cape Town.
- Arrival and doorstep by Linas Antanas LINKEVIČIUS, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, at the Foreign Affairs Council, taking place on 18 February 2019, in Brussels. Added2019.02.18 Media Monitor on Lithuania and its Foreign Policy »
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Lithuania strengthens its relationship with Uruguay
Added2019.02.15
Bilateral Relations »On 14 February, the Lithuania-Uruguayan political consultations were held in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Darius Skusevičius and Uruguay's Deputy Foreign Minister Ariel Bergamino devoted considerable attention to situations in South America and Europe, discussed ways to encourage both countries' businesses to more intensively use and establish contacts, as well as to tap into the bilateral trade potential.
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Lithuania’s first Honorary Consulate opens in Paraguay
Added2019.02.14
Bilateral Relations » News of Representations »On 12 February, the Honorary Consulate of Lithuania was opened in Paraguay. The Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Darius Skusevičius attended the official opening ceremony.
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Lithuania’s Ambassador to Austria presents his letters of credence to the Slovak President
Added2019.02.14
News of Representations »On 13 February, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Austria Donatas Kušlys presented his letters of credence to the President of Slovakia Andrej Kiska.
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Ambassador G. Varvuolis presents his letters of credence to the President of Indonesia
Added2019.02.14
News of Representations »On 13 February, the Ambassador of Lithuania Gediminas Varvuolis presented his letters of credence to the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo.
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In case of hard Brexit - as favorable legal regulation with our strategically important partner as possible
Added2019.02.13
European Union »
On 13 February, participants of the Government's meeting endorsed the Foreign Ministry's code collection of national legislative measures that includes proposals by Ministries for legislation and other legal acts to be amended in Lithuania in the run-up to the UK’s possible withdrawal from the EU without an agreement.
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Instrument of accession to the Convention on Road Traffic deposited with the United Nations
Added2019.02.05
Multilateral Relations » News of Representations »On 4 February, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the United Nations, Ambassador Audra Plepytė deposited an instrument of accession to the Convention on Road Traffic with the United Nations.
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EU-League of Arab States ministerial meeting focuses on cooperation issues
Added2019.02.04
Multilateral Relations »
On 4 February, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Albinas Zananavičius participated in the 5th EU-League of Arab States (LAS) ministerial meeting in Brussels and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the EU and the LAS aimed at addressing common challenges.
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