“The Lithuanian foreign policy is based on long-term national interests and the continuity of their implementation”, said Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis earlier today in the meeting with the EU ambassadors, held at the initiative of the Slovak Republic that is completing its Presidency of the European ...

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has sent his greetings to Paolo Gentiloni on his appointment as Italy’s Prime Minister, and on the formation of the new government. “The Government of the Republic of Lithuania is ready to work with you and with your Government to achieve the common goal of strengthening our bilateral relations and working together ...

Today the Cabinet of the Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has begun its work, forming the 17th Government since the restoration of Lithuania’s independence.

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius met his colleagues, Latvian Prime Minister Maris Kučinskis and Estonian Head of Government Juri Ratas at the meeting of the prime ministers of the Baltic Council of Ministers in Riga on Friday to discuss the issues of regional security, transport and energy ...

Acting Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has sent a letter to Bernard Cazeneuve congratulating him on being appointed as Prime Minister of France. ‘France is Lithuania’s strategic partner in the European Union and in the field of security. This direction binds our states together and provides a solid framework for close cooperation in ...

While receiving on Monday the new U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Hall, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius noted the excellent bilateral relations between the two states and emphasized the importance of the transatlantic relationship and the need to continue to strengthen the US leadership in Europe. “There is no doubt ...

Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has congratulated the new Spanish Government, approved by Parliament, and its head Mariano Rajoy. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, I would like to congratulate you on the formation of a new Government of Spain and your re-appointment as a Prime Minister. We are ready to cooperate closely in ...

Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has extended his greetings to Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković having formed the Government and assumed his duties as Head of Government of the Republic of Croatia.    “I would like to express my delight at very good relations between our countries and cooperation in numerous fields. ...

Earlier today, Chancellor of the Government Alminas Mačiulis has attended an event held in Beijing to mark the 25 anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Lithuania and the People’s Republic of China. “Since the beginning of the cooperation in 1991, our countries have signed 14 ...

On Thursday, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has met with member of the European Commission responsible for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Povilas Andriukaits, and has discussed topical matters, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the multiannual financial ...

Today, the Government Chancellor Alminas Mačiulis attended the event in Paneriai Memorial to honor the victims of the Holocaust. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Holocaust in Lithuania, the Chancellor of the Government noted, this tragedy must not be forgotten.  

‘Vilnius has turned into an impressive place for the trend-setters in life sciences and the industry’, said Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius  addressing the 3rd international Life Sciences Baltics Forum, having convened scientists, businesses, life sciences industry leaders, ministers and other representatives of the public sector.