Sigitas Mitkus
@SigitasMitkus
Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs (for Europe) of the Republic of Lithuaniia
✍️ Ukraine is a nation without sleep, restless for change. In @irishexaminer, I comment on the incredible resilience of the Ukrainian people and why we must support their EU path. irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen… @UKRinIRL @IrlEmbUkraine @StefanishynaO @SigitasMitkus @UkraineIreland…
In Berlin constructive meetings w/ counterparts @GuntherKrichba3 @NielsAnnen Michael Clauss to discuss 🇱🇹🇩🇪 strategic ties, EU enlargement, MFF, defense&security, EU competitiveness, joint projects in UA. Ready to work together for secure, stronger and enlarged Europe!
Deputy Minister @SigitasMitkus in the Hague: tribute to the victims of the MH17 at the National Memorial in pursuit of justice, consultations with 🇳🇱 @minbuza & businesses on EU 🇪🇺 & development cooperation in Ukraine 🇺🇦 & beyond @LithuaniaMFA
🗨️'@EU_Commission's MFF proposal is solid in terms of it's size, priorities and structure. It provides a good basis for further discussions, aimed at ensuring the budget reflects the traditional and new priorities ,' said Deputy FM 🇱🇹 @SigitasMitkus after #GAC 🇪🇺meeting.
Today at #GAC, we adopted the 18th sanctions package against Russia — targeting energy revenues, oil exports, the shadow fleet, and banks. A clear signal we will continue strengthening pressure on Russia. #StandWithUkraine
Today marks 11 years since Russia shot down MH17, killing 298 innocent people. In 🇳🇱, I laid flowers at the National MH17 Memorial on behalf of 🇱🇹 MFA to honour the victims and stand with their families. Russia bears full responsibility. Justice&accountability must prevail.
Draft MFF 2028-34 is now on the table. New challenges ahead! @EU_Commission proposals offer a solid basis for further discussion. Lithuania supports an ambitious, future-proof EU budget that strengthens our defence, boosts competitiveness, and delivers on enlargement. Cohesion…
A productive Lublin Triangle meeting today. Strengthening #Ukraine remains our top priority. International support must enable 🇺🇦 not only to endure but to defeat Russian aggression. The security of Ukraine and Europe is indivisible. Full membership of 🇺🇦 in the #EU and #NATO is…
In Poland today with 🇵🇱 @sikorskiradek& 🇺🇦@andrii_sybiha for a Lublin Triangle meeting. The Lublin Triangle 🇱🇹🇵🇱🇺🇦 is a symbol of our unity& readiness to address challenges together. While our adversaries try to break us apart, we have each other’s backs. Like centuries ago,…
A very substantive agenda for discussion between 🇮🇪 An Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD and 🇱🇹 President @GitanasNauseda in Dublin. There is strong potential to grow trade and tourism between our two countries, and to share experience in areas important to us both. 📈
Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD welcomed the President of Lithuania, @GitanasNauseda, to Farmleigh House today. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Ireland and Lithuania, and topical EU and international issues.
Newgrange was on proud display in the sunshine today as the President of Lithuania, @GitanasNauseda, paid a visit to the Royal County. Honoured to join Cathaoirleach, Cllr Wayne Harding, in welcoming the President, First Lady, @SigitasMitkus and delegation. 🇮🇪🇱🇹🇪🇺
In a conversation with Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD, I stressed that Lithuania looks forward to a deep and fruitful cooperation with Ireland in the Trio of the EU Council Presidency. Our mutual respect & understanding will help us to build a safer, stronger, and more competitive…
Every child deserves a safe place to learn. Today, at #URC2025, we signed 🇱🇹-🇺🇦 agreement on education cooperation. Lithuania will contribute €21M to help rebuild #Ukraine’s education system. This investment will build a modern school hub in Zhytomyr& help schools and…
Thanks @ThomasByrneTD for a very constructive meeting. Ready to work together for strengthening Europe, deepening LT&IRL ties, accelerating accession talks with UA.
Delighted to welcome my friend and colleague, Vice-Minister @SigitasMitkus, to Government Buildings 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇱🇹 The visit by President @GitanasNauseda to Ireland this week reflects the growing relationship between our countries, as fellow EU member states and as friends. For more ➡️…
Delighted to welcome my friend and colleague, Vice-Minister @SigitasMitkus, to Government Buildings 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇱🇹 The visit by President @GitanasNauseda to Ireland this week reflects the growing relationship between our countries, as fellow EU member states and as friends. For more ➡️…
Meeting the 🇱🇹 Governmental European Union Commission on 🇩🇰 Presidency priorities. Common ground for cooperation toward a secure, competitive and green Europe in the six months ahead! Thanks to Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs @SigitasMitkus for chairing. #eu2025dk
Warm greetings to all Lithuanians worldwide on our Statehood Day. Today we celebrate not only our history, but the unity, freedom and shared responsibility to protect our values while building Lithuania’s future.
We have to impose a strong 18th package of sanctions.
Today, #Lithuania has formally notified the @UN Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the @MineBanTreaty. This decision was not taken lightly. 🇱🇹 harbours no illusions: Putin’s Russia is the greatest long-term existential threat to Europe. It wages war to achieve political…
Constructive meeting w commissioner Piotr Serafin to discuss future EU MFF. Stressed the need ; - for bigger EU budget - respect traditional policies&contractual obligations - reflect geopolitical challenges - conditionality with RoL
