Lithuania and the US are one step closer to the start of a significant cooperation in the field of defence capabilities with Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading global aerospace and defence technology company. The Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday outlined a shared vision to strengthen Lithuania's domestic defence industry capabilities, with a focus on the development, production and supply of medium-calibre ammunition.

We, the Presidents of the Republic of Lithuania and of the Republic of Poland:

On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in Pasvalys. The Lithuanian and Latvian leaders discussed regional security issues, support for Ukraine, joint infrastructure projects, and strengthening bilateral ties.

The Ministry of National Defence further renders continued military assistance to Ukraine with yet another robust package of aid underway. Tactical equipment, anti-drones, vehicles and logistic equipment, and some of the older equipment from the Lithuanian Armed Forces arsenal will get to Ukraine in August.

On July 17 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs of Poland Krzysztof Gawkowski paid a visit to Lithuania. He met with Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas in Vilnius and discussed options for strengthening cybersecurity cooperation.

On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda took the presidential oath at the Seimas, pledging for the second time to protect and strengthen Lithuania, to serve the Homeland, democracy, and the well-being of the Lithuanian people.

Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on Parliament’s 16-19 July constitutive session, this Friday 12th July at 11.00.

On Friday, 12 July 2024, a sitting of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania will be held at the Seimas building for President Gitanas Nausėda to take the oath of office. The inauguration ceremony will begin in the Hall of the Act of 11 March at 12 noon.

Sunday Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas departed for Washington on a July 8-11 visit to take part in the NATO Summit. Allied leaders will be particularly centered on stepping assistance to Ukraine. As the Alliance marks its 75th anniversary, security of Ukraine is in the interest of the whole Europe, which will have NATO Allies aim for decisions ensuring long-term assistance, Ukrainian personnel training, and lay the groundwork for the eventual Ukrainian membership in the Alliance.

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has greeted the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, wishing success for the new Government in achieving its goals, enhancing the security, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the United Kingdom.