Prime Minister meets with Germany’s Foreign Minister
On Monday, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė met, in her office, with Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Johann to discuss the strategic partnership between Lithuania and Germany, the regional security situation, and the strengthening of NATO’s eastern flank, along with other current issues.
‘The close strategic partnership between Lithuania and Germany is particularly important for strengthening our shared security and defence. Ensuring the smooth deployment of the German brigade to Lithuania is among Government’s key priorities. Work is proceeding at full speed, with some elements already ahead of schedule. This demonstrates how much Lithuania values the cooperation with Germany, and Germany’s strong commitment to the security of NATO’s eastern flank,’ said Prime Minister Ruginienė.
The German Foreign Minister, for his part, reiterated remarks made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his visit to Vilnius last May: ‘Lithuania’s security is our security. The defence of Vilnius is the defence of Berlin.’
Prime Minister Ruginienė and Minister Wadephul also discussed the regional security environment in light of Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, as well as international efforts to achieve a lasting and just peace.
They underlined the need to remain vigilant in the face of hybrid threats and to ensure close regional cooperation, as well as strong coordination at NATO and EU levels, to strengthen resilience in the Baltic Sea region.
Lithuania and Germany are like-minded partners with close ties across many areas, and the upcoming Lithuanian Season in Germany is expected to further deepen the bilateral relations through cultural cooperation.
Last updated: 09-01-2026
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