Gediminas Varvuolis
@varvuolis
Ambassador at large for connectivity, Foreign Ministry of 🇱🇹. Former Lithuanian ambassador to 🇧🇪,🇯🇵, also non-resident to 🇩🇿🇱🇺🇦🇺🇳🇿🇮🇩🇸🇬🇲🇾🇵🇭
🎉 Cheers to 103 years of Lithuania–U.S. diplomatic relations! A friendship we cherish, celebrate & invest in. Since 1922, 🇱🇹-🇺🇸 bilateral relations have gone uninterrupted thanks to the U.S. non-recognition of the soviet occupation. The Lithuanian flag has always flown in D.C.
Last weekend before departure entirely dedicated to sports: was very glad to join the fellow @LithuaniaMFA colleagues for the iconic relay run in memory of the victims of Soviet hideous attack at #Medininkai border crossing 34 years ago. Great communion with history & team spirit
Yesterday, we welcomed Minister Pevkur from Estonia, Minister Sprüds from Latvia, and Minister Sakaliené from Lithuania to the Pentagon. We discussed President Trump's historic success in bringing the NATO alliance together behind the 5% defense spending pledge at the Hague…
Takeaways of my meeting with #US 🇺🇸 @SecDef @PeteHegseth alongside #Baltic counterparts in #Washington: 🔹 The US remains the backbone of transatlantic security 🔹 Lithuania’s defense efforts are seen as exemplary 🇱🇹❤️ 🔹 “no surprise” policy during US posture review 🔹…
It was my great honor & privilege today to receive diplomatic credentials from President @GitanasNauseda, to represent 🇱🇹 in the 🇺🇸. Rest assured that I’ll give my very best for this mission and I am greatful to my wife Rasa & my mother for accompanying me at this solemn ceremony
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…
Getting ready for a new mission also implies a great deal of meetings in your own capital, before departure. These conversations with professionals & true leaders of their respective activities also help to grasp the impressive breadth & potential of bilat relations between 🇱🇹&🇺🇸
A highly symbolic visit today, in good company of fellow colleagues, to the US military contingent at #CampHerkus in #Pabradė, before the start of my mission across the Atlantic. A great sense of purpose, Allied solidarity and an ironclad friendship between 🇱🇹 & 🇺🇸 @LithuaniaMFA
Toured some of Ukraine’s defense base with @AKamyshin, @H_Smetanin, and @NePrytuliatysa. I saw firsthand how Ukrainian-made drones are being built and developed. Incredible innovation, especially with drones. In this new age/type of war, they lead. Their speed of innovation and…
President Trump - Putin = 1:0 President Trump is wining. Putin is losing. That was Monday’s outcome. It’s good that now on both sides of the Atlantic we understand that diplomacy does not work with Putin. 🧵1/4 ⬇️
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…
Lublin Triangle - strong together. 🇱🇹🇵🇱🇺🇦 @sikorskiradek @andrii_sybiha
Prior to taking up his post as #Lithuania's new ambassador to the #UnitedStates, I was pleased to meet Amb. Gediminas @varvuolis at the @LithuaniaMFA to discuss the longstanding partnership between @IRIglobal and Lithuania to advance the cause of freedom regionally and globally.
Another night of terror in Ukraine — Russia has unleashed the largest aerial assault since the start of the full-scale invasion. Over 700 drones and missiles devastated Lutsk and other cities, causing destruction not seen since 2022. This is not just war — it is systematic state…
Happy Independence Day, America! We are proud to share Freedom DNA with you. 🇱🇹❤️🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, dear 🇺🇸 Allies & long live American-Lithuanian friendship!
On behalf of the Lithuanian people, I warmly congratulate President @realDonaldTrump and the American people on Independence Day. 🇱🇹🤝🇺🇸 Our nations stand shoulder to shoulder – in defense, energy and economic security. Lithuania proudly supports your vision and will allocate…
Happy 4th of July! As the Stars and Stripes rise in celebration, Lithuania🇱🇹 stands proudly with our American🇺🇸 friends and allies — united by liberty, courage, and resilience. My warm congratulations to U.S. Secretary of State @SecRubio and to all the people of the United…
Strengthening Baltic Security! BALTOPS 25 is a premiere maritime exercise that enhances response capabilities, ensuring freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.
Today, 14 political prisoners — including Siarhei Tsikhanousky — who were imprisoned by the Lukashenka regime, have been successfully released. They are now safe in Lithuania and are receiving proper care. The US role in the release has been critical. But, this is not the end.…
My husband Siarhei is free! It’s hard to describe the joy in my heart. Thank you, 🇺🇸 @POTUS, @SPE_Kellogg, @JohnPCoale, DAS Christopher W. Smith, @StateDept & our 🇪🇺 allies, for all your efforts. We’re not done. 1150 political prisoners remain behind bars. All must be released.