LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine

🇱🇹PR @rytispaulauska opened exhibition co-organized w/🇪🇪🇱🇻&supported by🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇴🇲🇩🇫🇮,highlighting the Baltic States’ traumas of WW2&journey to🇺🇳membership—a powerful story of resilience.For Baltic States WW2 ended in the 90s,when independence was restored&all Soviet troops withdrew.

Today marks 85 years since Sumner Welles Declaration — a bold statement by U.S,🇺🇸denouncing the Soviet occupation of Lithuania🇱🇹, Latvia🇱🇻, and Estonia🇪🇪. At a time when 3 Baltic States were forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union, the United States declared it would never recognize…

2025 marks 10 years since the 2030 Agenda. At #HLPF2025 global leaders review progress on the SDGs. Our Global Gateway strategy is the key pathway to deliver these goals by investing in transformative infrastructures, clean energy and digitalisation through strong partnerships.

🇱🇹PR @rytispaulauska leading🇱🇹delegation to the 2025 #HLPF ministerial opening. With <5 years left to achieve the #SDGs and only 35% on track, we must redouble efforts in this final stretch. Conflicts remain the greatest threat to sustainable development. #Lithuania continues to…

As we head into the 2028 review of the 🇺🇳Pact for the Future, we must remain fully engaged. The 🇪🇺EU & its Member States support implementation of all of the Pact—with multi-stakeholder input & inclusion of women, girls & youth. 🇪🇺Statement➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

Lithuania has expressed its protest to Russia over the continued massive bombings of Ukraine. Thousands of drones and missiles continue to pour into Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and destruction. Lithuania will continue supporting Ukraine, whatever victory takes!

🇱🇹@rytispaulauska thanks @UKRinUN for convening a timely #HLPF side event on mitigating the impact of armed conflicts to on the @SDGoals. We commend Serhii Vlasenko,🇺🇦DM of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources, for a comprehensive presentation on environmental…

Today marks the start of the 2025 #HLPF. With only 5 years remaining to achieve the #2030Agenda, #Lithuania 🇱🇹remains steadfast in our commitment to accelerate progress towards the @SDGoals for a sustainable and inclusive future future for all.

On the anniversary of the #Srebrenica genocide, we honour the victims and survivors. Genocide begins with hatred and lies. The warning signs were clear then – just as they are now in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Accountability and justice cannot wait.

The 🇪🇺EU congratulates 🇸🇳Senegal & the 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates on the adoption by consensus of the themes of the six Interactive Dialogues of the 2026 🇺🇳UN Water Conference. You can count on the EU’s continued support. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

Minister @lsavickas in his opening speech: "For Lithuania, investing in AI is investing in our competitiveness, security, and sovereignty." #AIVilnius2025

Since 1998, the crime of aggression has been listed at the same level as the other 3 core crimes. To harmonize the jurisdictional regime for all 4 core crimes and reduce the accountability gap will send a strong political message. Full group statement: new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/2726266-…

At #ICC ASP special session, @GGDaugirde stressed: “We not only have a shared mandate, but also a shared responsibility to make sure that justice does not change its face according to interests.” Lithuania urges harmonization of the jurisdiction on aggression. #CrimeOfAggression

772 years ago, Mindaugas was crowned King of Lithuania. To this day, we proudly celebrate our statehood on July 6th. Lithuania, stay united, strong, and free!

@UN conf on Financing for development I stressed the need to: - achieve just&lasting peace in UA - ensure effective multilateralism - attract capital by enhancing&creating financial instruments - invest into sustainable infrastructure & ec growth - improve financial control

🇱🇹 Lithuania has officially notified the @UN of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, effective in 6 months. This move aligns with 🇵🇱🇱🇻🇪🇪 & 🇫🇮, who have also decided to withdraw due to heightened security concerns. Joining our strategic ally the US, also outside this treaty.

If you're in Vilnius on July 8, make sure to join our international conference "AI and Global Power: Regulation or Reliance?". Lithuania must find ways to support innovation-friendly but value and human rights based AI regulations. ✨ More on the event: urm.lt/en/internation…