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Lithuania strongly condemns Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine Added 2026-09-25 On 25 September, a representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Lithuania, who had been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, was presented with a diplomatic note strongly condemning Russia's continued large-scale attacks against Ukraine, its civilian population and civilian infrastructure.
Lithuania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo establish diplomatic relations Added 2026-09-24 On 24 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys met with Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During the meeting, a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Lithuania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo was signed.
Budrys and Mongolia's Foreign Minister discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and support for Ukraine Added 2026-09-24 On 22 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ministers of Lithuania and Mongolia discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, support to Ukraine and opportunities for cooperation in the areas of digitalisation, innovation and...
Minister Budrys at the UN Security Council: Baltic states call on Russia to end war against Ukraine Added 2026-09-24 On 23 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, spoke on behalf of the Baltic states at the United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting on Ukraine. In his speech, the Minister stated that Russia continues to escalate military actions against Ukraine, and the consequences of the war are felt not only in Ukraine, but also throughout Europe and beyond.
Minister Budrys discusses implementation of the action plan to combat antisemitism with representatives of U.S. Jewish organizations in New York Added 2026-09-24 On 23 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys met with representatives of leading U.S. Jewish organisations to discuss the implementation of Lithuania’s action plan to combat antisemitism, xenophobia and incitement to hatred, and fostering Jewish life, adopted in January 2026.
Budrys: with 100 days to go until Lithuania’s Presidency of the EU Council, we are ready Added 2026-09-24 On 24 September, with 100 days remaining until the start of Lithuania’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys stated that Lithuania’s diplomatic service and other state institutions are well prepared for the task.
Budrys in New York: Russia systematically tests NATO's alertness and readiness to respond Added 2026-09-23 On 22 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) countries and Canada at the United Nations Headquarters. Ministers focused on international security, support to Ukraine, as well as security cooperation between NB8 countries and Canada in the Baltic, North Atlantic and Arctic areas.
Lithuania and the New York State strengthen partnership Added 2026-09-23 On 23 September, Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hope Knight, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Empire State Development, signed a renewed Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen ties in the fields of economy, trade, investment, science and innovation.
Vice-Minister Verbickas: ensuring responsible labour migration is key in cooperation with the Philippines Added 2026-09-25 On 25 September, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of human relations and labour migration with the Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines, Hans Leo J. Cacdac, who is visiting Vilnius.
Added 2026-09-24 On 24 September, the Ambassador of Lithuania Andrius Kalindra presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj.
Added 2026-09-23 On 22 September 2026, at the Embassy of Lithuania in Helsinki, Colonel Linas Idzelis, Commander of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, and Kari Salminen, President of the Finnish Reservists’ Association (Reserviläisliitto), signed a co-operation agreement.
Added 2026-09-23 On 23 September, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas paid tribute to the memory of Lithuanian Jews killed during the Nazi occupation at the Memorial of the Genocide of Lithuanian Jews, along with the highest officials of the Lithuanian state, representatives of the Jewish community, state institutions, diplomatic corps and the public.
Added 2026-09-22 On 21 September in Brussels, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus met with representatives of the international business and technology community, including delegations from the American Chamber of Commerce in the European Union (AmCham EU) and the European Tech Alliance (EUTA). The meetings discussed strengthening the EU's competitiveness, the role of business in shaping the EU agenda, and...
Added 2026-09-22 On 22 September, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus attended a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels, which focused on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 and started preparations for the European Council to be held on 15-16 October, as well as discussed the EU's legislative programming for 2027. The EU's simplification agenda, the rule of law situation in...
Added 2026-09-21 On the occasion of Brussels Heritage Days, on 19 September, the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union opened its doors to a large number of Brussels residents and visitors eager to discover the historic building and learn more about the diplomatic mission.
Added 2026-09-18 On 17 September, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus met with Maida Gorčević, Montenegro’s Minister of European Affairs, visiting Lithuania. The meeting focused on Montenegro’s progress in the process of accession to the European Union (EU), the reforms being implemented in the country, and expectations regarding further integration.
Added 2026-09-18 On 18 September, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the inter-institutional EU “Global Gateway” coordination group discussed the results of their joint work and next steps aimed at increasing Lithuanian business involvement in Ukraine’s reconstruction and the EU “Global Gateway” projects in developing markets.
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).