Tallinn – Baltic Prime Ministers Focus on Strategic Infrastructure Projects and Regional Security
At the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the Baltic Council of Ministers held in Tallinn on Friday, the heads of the Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian governments focused primarily on strengthening regional security, defence capabilities and responding to hybrid threats.
The need to further reinforce NATO’s eastern flank was discussed, including increasing the presence of allied forces in the region, investing in air and missile defence, and strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure. Hybrid threats were assessed, including information attacks, provocations at the border, and incidents involving meteorological balloons and other unmanned objects.
“Today’s security environment requires a united and determined response – we must strengthen our defence, resilience to hybrid threats, and work closely with our allies,” the Prime Minister emphasised, noting that Lithuania will allocate 5.38 per cent of its gross domestic product to defence in 2026.
The meeting also focused on the progress of strategic infrastructure projects. Particular emphasis was placed on the implementation of Rail Baltica by 2030, highlighting its importance for military mobility and regional security. The Via Baltica and energy interconnection projects, which strengthen the integration of the Baltic States into European networks, were also discussed.
The Prime Ministers reaffirmed their continued support for Ukraine and agreed to strengthen coordination among the Baltic States and transatlantic ties.