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From 1 November, applications for national (D) visas and temporary residence permits from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will be accepted in Azerbaijan Added 2026-10-01 From 1 November 2026, citizens and permanent residents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan intending to travel to Lithuania for studies or other long-term purposes will be able to submit applications for national visas (Type D) or temporary residence permits through the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. This change does not apply to individuals applying for Schengen visas (Type C).
Political consultations between Lithuania and Kyrgyzstan explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation Added 2026-09-23 On 14–15 September, political consultations were held in Bishkek between the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas and Meder Abakirov. During the consultations, the participants discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Kyrgyzstan, opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, culture, and other...
Lithuania and Kazakhstan discussed cooperation strengthening Added 2026-05-06 On April 29, Egidijus Navikas, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Kazakhstan, was received by Yermek Kosherbayev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This exchange reflects the shared commitment of Lithuania and Kazakhstan to deepen their partnership and broaden cooperation across multiple spheres. 
Vilnius to Host the Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy Added 2026-03-27 From 7 to 12 June 2026, Vilnius will host the 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM). This will be a major international event of the Catholic Church in Lithuania, bringing together around 5,000 participants from countries across the world. The Congress will invite believers and people of good will to come together for prayer, reflection, encounters and dialogue, seeking a renewed understanding of how to...
Lithuanian experts to contribute to digital transformation in Central Asia Added 2025-03-20 A new European Union-funded project “Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Digital Connectivity in Central Asia” has been launched.
Budrys discusses strengthening regional security, defence and deterrence with members of the US Congress Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October in Warsaw, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with members of the US Congress Gary Peters, Kevin Cramer and Marc Veasey.
Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Johan Pellissier, President of Airbus Europe, and other company representatives in the margins of the Warsaw Security Forum.
Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October, a representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Lithuania was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presented with a note of strong protest over Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its relentless attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Added 2026-10-13 On 13 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys arrived in Poland, where he will attend the Warsaw Security Forum.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The meeting took place in the margins of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, where support for Ukraine was one of the key topics on the agenda.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys, attending the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, called on EU Member States to take more decisive action to strengthen European security, increase pressure on Russia and maintain the momentum of Ukraine’s EU integration.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán in the margins of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council. The ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, EU enlargement and Ukraine’s EU accession process.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, on the margins of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement. Their discussions focused on the EU’s preparedness for enlargement and Ukraine’s accession negotiations.
Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is participating in the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Ahead of the meeting, addressing journalists, the Minister highlighted two priorities: increasing pressure on Russia and accelerating Ukraine’s path towards EU membership.
Added 2026-10-09 On 9 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with researchers at the Institute of Baltic Region History and Archaeology of Klaipėda University to discuss the importance of research on antisemitism, Holocaust remembrance and Jewish studies.