The discussions at the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference focused on security, assistance to Ukraine, bilateral relations, and EU and national issues.
"Lithuania and Greece enjoy close bilateral relations, are reliable NATO allies and close partners in the EU. As Russia continues its brutal war against Ukraine, security remains at the forefront of our common interests. This war is also about the resilience of democracies and their ability to act under pressure and aggression from autocracies," said Prime Minister Šimonytė during the meeting with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis.
As the Prime Minister pointed out, the pace of support to Ukraine is now critical.
The meeting stressed the importance for NATO Allies to strengthen their defence capabilities in the face of current threats.
The Prime Minister also discussed issues related to the prevention of illegal migration, highlighting Greece's valuable experience, especially pertinent for Lithuania amidst the organized illegal migration facilitated by the Belarusian regime.
On Friday, the Prime Minister also met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov.
As Ms Šimonytė pointed out at the meeting, Lithuania and Bulgaria share common goals - the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank, a secure neighbourhood and a sustainable peace in Europe, which will not be achieved without a Ukrainian victory.
"Unchecked in Ukraine, Russia will remain a threat from the Baltic to the Black Sea, posing a risk to global security", said the Prime Minister.
The meeting also covered discussions regarding the Three Seas Initiative and the upcoming Leaders' Meeting in April, along with the Business Forum scheduled to take place alongside it.
It also addressed regional security and country-specific issues, including Bulgaria's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Lithuania supports Bulgaria's membership aspirations and has expressed its readiness to share its accession experience.
On Friday, Prime Minister Šimonytė also took part in a roundtable discussion on nuclear deterrence at the Munich Security Conference, spoke to foreign and Lithuanian media, and visited an exhibition commemorating the atrocities of the Russian war against Ukraine.
