During his meeting with the New Zealand Ambassador, the President discussed the potential for expanding bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the need to strengthen economic ties in energy, life sciences, financial technologies, and information technology. The President also expressed his gratitude for New Zealand’s support for Ukraine, particularly its contribution to the training of Ukrainian soldiers. Gitanas Nausėda highlighted the strong security partnership between NATO and the Indo-Pacific region, calling for increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine.
In his meeting with the Paraguayan Ambassador, President Gitanas Nausėda noted that Lithuania and Paraguay share a strong friendship based on a common approach to democracy, human rights, and international order. The meeting discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, particularly in the fields of information and financial technologies, as well as cybersecurity. The President also emphasized the importance of EU-Latin America and Caribbean dialogue in boosting both bilateral and multilateral relations and creating new opportunities to strengthen economic ties.