“Today we have a cooperation which stronger and spans more than ever before. The fourth rotation of the U.S. battalion are on their way to Lithuania already. The U.S. presence here together with NATO allies is the main factor of deterrence and peace preservation in our region. The interoperability of Lithuanian and U.S. forces is increasing as a result of the equipment we are buying from U.S. manufacturers, used by the U.S. forces too. We continue developing a particularly intense military cooperation,” Vice Minister M. Abukevičius said.
The United States is Lithuania’s strategic partner and key ally for the security of the Baltic region. The U.S. actively participates in the implementation of the Assurance Measures in the Baltic states thus strengthening security and stability in the region. The country contributes soldiers, equipment and finance to the defence of our region.
The new Defence Attaché served across the U.S. Armed Forces before the present appointment, including a mission in Iraq. She speaks Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian.
