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Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys on a Working Visit to Helsinki Added 2026-10-06 On 2nd October 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys visited Helsinki, where he met with Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and United States of America Deputy Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno.
Lithuanian Language and Culture Courses for Lithuanians Worldwide Added 2026-10-02 We extend invitation to Lithuanians around the globe, as well as students, lecturers, and researchers from foreign higher education institutions, to immerse yourselves in the rich tapestry of Lithuania this winter.
Lithuania and Finland Strengthen Co-operation in Voluntary Defence Added 2026-09-23 On 22 September 2026, at the Embassy of Lithuania in Helsinki, Colonel Linas Idzelis, Commander of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, and Kari Salminen, President of the Finnish Reservists’ Association (Reserviläisliitto), signed a co-operation agreement.
Lithuanian Cultural Events in Finland in September Added 2026-08-26 After the summer break, we are pleased to share information about Lithuanian cultural events taking place in Finland in September.
Important Information Regarding Consular Services at the Lithuanian Embassy in Finland between July 13 and August 9, 2026 Added 2026-06-29 Please be informed that consular services at the Lithuanian Embassy in Finland will be restricted during this period. Only URGENT CONSULAR ASSISTANCE will be provided and new documents sent from Lithuania issued. If you experience an emergency, consultations are available by phone at +358 9 684 48815 or via email at consul.fi@urm.lt
Lithuania’s Independence Day in Helsinki Spotlighted by a Modern Dance Portrait of Queen Catherine Jagiellon Added 2026-06-29 On the 24th March 2026 in Helsinki, the Day of Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence was commemorated by a cultural highlight. The dance troupe Plalaforma from the Vilnius Children and Youth Centre, directed by Karolina Auglytė Butavičienė, presented a modern dance performance dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the birth of Catherine Jagiellon, daughter of the Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland...
Important information Regarding Consular Services at the Lithuanian Embassy in Finland between May 4 and |May 11, 2026 Added 2026-04-20 Please be informed consular services at the Lithuanian Embassy in Finland will be restricted during this period. Only URGENT CONSULAR ASSISTANCE will be provided and new documents sent from Lithuania issued. If you experience an emergency, consultations are available by phone at +358 9 684 48815 or via email at consul.fi@urm.lt
Important information regarding consular services at the Lithuanian Embassy in Finland between January 9 and |January 23, 2026 Added 2025-12-17 Please be informed consular services at the Lithuanian Embassy in Finland will be restricted during this period. Only URGENT CONSULAR ASSISTANCE will be provided and new documents sent from Lithuania issued. If you experience an emergency, consultations are available by phone at +358 9 684 48815 or via email at consul.fi@urm.lt
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.