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Vice Minister K. Vaitiekūnas in Astana: Kazakhstan is an Important Partner of Lithuania in Central Asia Added 2026-10-18 On 13–14 October, Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan. The main purpose of the visit was to hold political consultations between the Vice Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Kazakhstan, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas and Arman Issetov. During the consultations, the parties discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Kazakhstan,...
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 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.