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M. Silkauskas at a debate in the European Parliament: disinformation does not stop at our borders Added 2026-10-02 On 3 September, Mindaugas Silkauskas, Lithuania’s representative to the European Union (EU) Political and Security Committee, participated in the panel discussion ‘Democracy, public diplomacy and information integrity’ during the European Public Diplomacy Days.
Lithuanian culture and landscape presented at the Brussels Heritage Days 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.
Economic Damage Caused by Disinformation and the Contribution of Lithuanian Civil Society to Strengthening Public Resilience Discussed in Brussels Added 2026-07-03 On July 2, the Lithuanian Permanent Representation organised the second edition of the conference “Be(a)ware! Advancing the Fight Against FIMI”. The event, which gathered a large audience of Brussels-based diplomats, think-tanks, experts, European Union (EU) and NATO officials, focused on the best practices of the EU for countering disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI),...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: The priorities of Lithuania's incoming Presidency of the Council of the EU – security, a strong economy, and the promotion of democratic values Added 2026-06-16 On 16 June in Luxembourg at the meeting of the European Union (EU) General Affairs Council (GAC) the programme of the three presiding Member States—Ireland, Lithuania, and Greece—was approved. The European Union's General Affairs Council endorsed the programme that has been prepared by Ireland, Lithuania, and Greece as incoming presidencies.
Ambassador N. Aleksiejūnas: Strong Eastern Flank is a Central Backbone of Strong Europe Added 2026-05-14 On May 13, a conference was held at the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union (EU) to address current issues regarding the EU’s Eastern Flank and to foster political discussion on the Eastern Flank as a crucial component of the EU’s 360-degree security framework.
French National Award Presented to Ambassador N. Aleksiejūnas for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Bilateral Relations Added 2026-04-29 On April 28 in Brussels, the French National Order of Merit – the insignia of Grand Officer – was presented to Lithuania’s Permanent Representative to the European Union (EU), Ambassador Nerijus Aleksiejūnas. The award was bestowed by France’s Permanent Representative to the EU, Ambassador Philippe Léglise-Costa.
A Tree Alley to remind Big Bang 2004 enlargement inaugurated in Av. de Cortenbergh Added 2025-11-27 On November 27, Ambassador Nerijus Aleksiejūnas, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the European Union (EU), together with representatives of Brussels Mobility and Ambassadors of EU Member States that joined the Union in 2004, planted and inaugurated a symbolic tree alley to commemorate this historic event.
The National Museum of Lithuania Receives Prestigious European Heritage Award for Its Support Initiative to Ukraine Added 2025-10-14 On 13 October in Brussels, the National Museum of Lithuania (LNM) received one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural heritage distinctions – the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025. The museum was honoured for the support initiative “The Culture of Ukraine Has No Means of Defence”, organised together with LRT, Stiprūs kartu, and partners — the Lithuanian Museums Association and the Lithuanian...
Budrys meets Italian Foreign Minister Added 2026-10-29 On 28 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is paying a working visit to Rome and the Vatican. During the visit, the Minister met Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani. The ministers discussed strengthening bilateral relations between Lithuania and Italy, the security situation in Europe, support for Ukraine, EU enlargement,...
Added 2026-10-28 On 28 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is paying a working visit to Rome and the Vatican.
Added 2026-10-27 On Wednesday, 28 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will visit Rome and the Vatican, where he will meet Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations.
Added 2026-10-27 On 27 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys welcomed participants at the international security and defence conference “Defending Baltics 2026”. This year’s conference focuses on lessons learned from Ukraine’s experience of war and how they can be applied to strengthen the resilience of Lithuania and other European countries.
Added 2026-10-26 On 26 October in Valletta, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met Malta’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs, Christopher Cutajar. They discussed preparations for Lithuania’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in the first half of 2027, strengthening European security, support for Ukraine, responses to migration challenges, and key international policy issues.
Added 2026-10-25 On 26 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will pay a working visit to the Republic of Malta, where he will meet Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Chris Fearne. The visit is one of a series by Lithuania’s political leadership to European Union (EU) capitals aimed at presenting the priorities of Lithuania’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Added 2026-10-23 On 23 October in Dublin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Liina Vahtras. The Ministers discussed European Union (EU) trade policy priorities, strengthening transatlantic economic ties, economic security and a common EU approach to addressing the challenges posed by China.
Added 2026-10-23 On 23 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is attending an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Dublin, Ireland.
Added 2026-10-22 On 22–23 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Dublin, Ireland.
Added 2026-10-22 On 21 October, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Lina Rukštelienė met with Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), who was visiting Vilnius. They discussed the ILO’s activities, budget optimisation and the reforms being implemented by the organisation.