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A delegation led by Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas visited Nagoya on September 3–4. Added 2026-09-10 On September 4, Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas and Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirokawa signed a city-to-city twinning agreement aimed at developing dialogue based on democratic values, fostering cooperation in the fields of culture, the arts, preservation of historical memory, environmental sustainability and economic development, and promoting the exchange of innovations and best practices.
Lithuania Participates in the Pacific Islands Forum for the First Time Added 2026-09-03 Lithuania Participates in the Pacific Islands Forum for the First Time
Building new bridges between the Lithuanian and Japanese defence industries Added 2026-08-04 The Embassy of Lithuania in Japan was proud to organize a highly successful Japanese Defence Business Mission to Lithuania on the 27-28th of July 2026, led by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA). The delegation brought together representatives of leading Japanese defence and technology companies, including “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries”, “Mitsubishi Electric”, “Kawasaki Heavy Industries”,...
Ambassador Aurelijus Zykas Presents His Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Palau Added 2026-06-09 On 8 June, Ambassador Aurelijus Zykas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Japan, presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of Palau, Surangel S. Whipps Jr., becoming the first Ambassador of Lithuania accredited to the Republic of Palau.
In Tokyo, Lithuanian Chief National Security Adviser to the President discussed strengthening security and defence cooperation with Japan Added 2024-11-28 On November 27-28, during his visit to Tokyo, Kęstutis Budrys, Chief National Security Adviser to the President of the Republic of Lithuania, had a courtesy call with Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, consultations with Takeo Akiba, Japan’s National Security Advisor, and met with Vice-Foreign Minister Masataka Okano.
Opening of Lithuania House in Fukuyama Added 2024-02-02 On Jan 25 Lithuania House has been opened in Fukuyama.  
International Holokaust Remberance Day Added 2024-02-02 On Jan 26 Ambassador Aurelijus Zykas, together with Ambassadors of Germany, Poland and the EU, Consul-General of the US in Osaka and the diplomatic representatives from the Netherlands and Israel, took part in the ceremony to mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Ambassador A. Zykas lecture at Kobe Gakuin University Added 2024-01-26 On December 13, Ambassador A. Zykas met with the President of Kobe Gakuin University, Mr. Masami Sato, and later, at the invitation of prof. Yoshihiko Okabe, he gave a lecture about Lithuania.
Budrys in Luxembourg: only tougher sanctions will prevent Russia from spreading chaos in our capitals Added 2026-10-12 On 12 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is participating in the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Ahead of the meeting, addressing journalists, the Minister highlighted two priorities: increasing pressure on Russia and accelerating Ukraine’s path towards EU membership.
Added 2026-10-09 On 9 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with researchers at the Institute of Baltic Region History and Archaeology of Klaipėda University to discuss the importance of research on antisemitism, Holocaust remembrance and Jewish studies.
Added 2026-10-09 On 8 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with members of the Klaipėda Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts in Klaipėda. The meeting focused on geopolitical developments affecting regional businesses, international trade trends, export opportunities and economic security challenges.
Added 2026-10-08 On 8 October, at Klaipėda University Hospital, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with doctors and other healthcare professionals who have returned to live and work in Lithuania from abroad.
Added 2026-10-08 On 8 October, at the “Employ the Future 2026” careers fair in Klaipėda, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys took part in a discussion entitled “What will the diplomat of the future look like? Career opportunities in foreign policy”. Together with Eglė Stonkė, a doctoral candidate at Klaipėda University, and Dr Ilvija Pikturnaitė, Associate Professor at Klaipėdos valstybinės kolegija/Higher Education...
Added 2026-10-07 On 7 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with representatives of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists and foreign chambers of commerce operating in Lithuania.
Added 2026-10-06 On 6 October, a representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Lithuania, who had been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, was presented with a diplomatic note expressing Lithuania’s strong protest over the continuing attacks against Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other cities, including strikes targeting bridges, other civilian infrastructure, and the civilian...
Added 2026-10-06 On 6 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Lithuania, Urban Andersson.
Added 2026-10-02 On 2 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to discuss bilateral relations and regional security issues, strengthening transatlantic ties, and support for Ukraine. They also discussed opportunities to expand economic cooperation, particularly in the defence industry, quantum technologies, financial technologies, life sciences, lasers, and...
Added 2026-10-01 On 2 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will pay a working visit to Finland, where he will meet with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, and take part in the Helsinki Security Forum.