On the night of 2–3 August 1944, nearly 3,000 Roma men, women and children were murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today, on European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, we honour the victims of the Roma genocide and reaffirm our duty to preserve their memory.

Representative of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius was summoned to the Ministry today. Lithuania protested tonight's large scale attack against Ukraine‘s capital Kyiv, during which the building and the property of Lithuanian Embassy in Kyiv were also damaged.

Congratulations to the people of #Switzerland on National Day! Lithuania values its close friendship with Switzerland and looks forward to further strengthening our cooperation. Together, we remain committed to upholding the international rules-based order.

Lithuania lodged a protest to Russia over continuous bombardment of residential buildings and civil infrastructure across Ukraine.

Happy Independence Day, #Finland! Lithuania is very fortunate to have you as a close NATO, EU & NB8 ally. 🇫🇮 is one of the most important guardians of the Eastern Flank. Together, we will keep building an ironclad Alliance as well as continue offering unwavering support to 🇺🇦

Sending warm greetings from Lithuania 🇱🇹 to Cambodia 🇰🇭 on your #IndependenceDay! We look forward to strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.

36 years ago, the fall of the #BerlinWall marked a historic turning point for Europe. What once symbolized division and oppression became a powerful emblem of freedom, democracy, and solidarity – values that continue to guide us to this day. #Mauerfall

Today, we mark the 107th anniversary of Lithuania’s Diplomatic Service. Since 1918, Lithuanian diplomats have worked without interruption - making it the only Lithuanian institution to do so even during the Soviet occupation, safeguarding the vision of an independent Lithuania.

Fact-based and reliable information is integral to our democracies. Together with 27 other countries, Lithuania endorses the Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media. Declaration text: www.elysee.fr/en/emmanuel-...

Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media.

Read the declaration.

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Thank you, Europe, for the solidarity after recent airspace violations. Hybrid attacks require action. We call for broader EU sanctions on Belarus & stronger air defence of the Eastern flank. Deterrence means a clear message: aggression has consequences.

We are thankful for a strong and united EU response in condemning Belarus' persistent and provocative hybrid campaign, which includes illegal balloon incursions in Lithuanian airspace & state-sponsored migrant smuggling.This is a matter of our shared security. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

As Russia continues its campaign of terror against Ukraine by relentlessly bombing critical energy infrastructure, Lithuania helps restore power, providing essential equipment and supporting long-term energy resilience. 🇱🇹🤝🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Lithuania has secured EU funding for the establishment of LitAI, a €130M Artificial Intelligence centre set to become a leading regional hub for AI innovation. LitAI will develop practical AI solutions, strengthen digital sovereignty, and boost Lithuania's competitiveness.

The G7 and Nordic-Baltic 8++ countries are strengthening cooperation to disrupt the shadow fleet engaged in illegal, unsafe or environmentally hazardous activities. Joint statement: www.urm.lt/en/news/928/...

Statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania

On October 8, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the

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Lithuania joins forces with its #NATO Allies 🇱🇻🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧 to rebuild and upgrade Ukraine's military rehabilitation centers under Operation Renovator. Together, we are enhancing Ukraine’s capacity to care for its wounded military personnel, both physically and mentally. 🇺🇦

EU enlargement has been revitalised by Ukraine’s membership prospects. Progress with the Western Balkans has been made because of an understanding that the EU must expand. We cannot lose Ukraine – the engine at the front of this train – 🇱🇹FM Kęstutis Budrys tells European Pravda.

A new UN report adds to mounting evidence of Russia’s systematic torture, ill-treatment, sexual violence & arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians in occupied territories. 👇 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

From Lithuania to #Latvia: congratulations on Baltic Unity Day! 🇱🇹🤝🇱🇻 We‘ve always been stronger together, and today we celebrate the unbreakable bond between our brotherly nations. Vienoti mēs esam stiprāki! 1/2 #TegyvuojaBaltųVienybė #LaiDzīvoBaltuVienība

A message of solidarity has been delivered to Kyiv. Signed by Lithuanian diplomats, this is our pledge to never recognize Russia's illegal occupation of Ukrainian land. #Ukraine's territorial integrity – all 603 628 km² – must be restored. 🇺🇦

Lithuania is a hub of innovation, with Vilnius among Europe’s most dynamic tech scenes. A fDi Intelligence Special Report explores what drives #Lithuania’s remarkable growth in energy, defence, fintech, and other sectors. 👇 www.fdiintelligence.com/special-repo...

Lithuania strongly condemns Russia's "elections" organized in a Russia-occupied part of Ukraine – the city of Sevastopol. Neither "elections" nor their "results" would bring any legality or legitimacy to what is in total breach of international law. #CrimeaIsUkraine

Ambassador Gitana Skripkaitė presented her credentials to Alar Karis, President of #Estonia. LT & EE are close partners, bound by common values and a shared vision for a secure region. Wishing our ambassador success in strengthening this vital partnership!

The Lublin Triangle 🇱🇹🇵🇱🇺🇦 firmly condemns the recent deliberate intrusion of Russian drones into Polish territory, threatening regional security. We call for stronger air defense cooperation, increased support for Ukraine, and heightened vigilance against Russian disinformation.

"No-one is safe here, in the region, in Europe and within the alliance, because those incidents are very close to the situations when everything is going to escalate," Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys for Reuters on Russian drones crossing into Poland's territory.

"The front line is moving closer to us. Ukraine's trenches are our line of defence. This war must end with Russia's defeat; otherwise, it will only morph into the next episode, one we can no longer afford to grow tired of" – Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė, Lithuania's ambassador to Ukraine.

32 years ago today, the last Soviet troops left Lithuania, ending decades of occupation. With this final milestone, Lithuania restored complete control of independence, taken from us in 1940. Today, we mark the Day of Freedom. 🇱🇹

Lithuania's MFA delivered a protest note to Russia over yet another barbaric attack against Ukraine that brought numerous casualties & damaged buildings, incl. EU Delegation & British Council. A message from Moscow to Europe? Is this what Russia brings to the "negotiating table"?

“Lithuania’s security is also our security. The protection of Vilnius is the protection of Berlin.” These words, spoken by Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the inauguration of the German brigade in Lithuania, will be engraved on a commemorative plaque on Vilnius Town Hall. 🇱🇹❤️🇩🇪

FM Kęstutis Budrys bid farewell to the Ambassador of #Egypt, Mohamed Karim Sherif: Thank you for your contributions to strengthening relations between Egypt and Lithuania. All the best with your future work in Cairo!

FM Kęstutis Budrys after farewell meeting with the Ambassador of France, Alix Everard: Thank you for your dedication to the strategic partnership between our countries, & for bringing more Lithuania to France & more France to Lithuania. Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour l’avenir!