Addressing the leaders of the region, Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that in a challenging geopolitical environment, the Three Seas Initiative—based on the North-South axis of interconnectivity—is gaining ever more relevance.
“Regional cooperation, rooted in a spirit of solidarity and aimed at accelerating the implementation of joint infrastructure projects, provides a strong response to ensuring the security and long-term prosperity of our region and Europe as a whole. Today, we are coordinating efforts in the areas of digitalization, energy security, military mobility, critical infrastructure protection, and support for Ukraine,” the President addressed the Summit.
Gitanas Nausėda highlighted the Three Seas Initiative’s potential for further advancing long-term transatlantic cooperation in energy, innovation, new technologies, and the defense industry. This is clearly demonstrated by the example of the region’s first liquefied natural gas terminal, built in Klaipėda, which supplies gas from the United States to Lithuania and other countries in the region.
“Earlier this year, the Baltic States synchronized their electricity grids with continental Europe. Our close friend, Poland, contributed to this project of significant geopolitical importance. From the outset, the European Commission recognized the synchronization project as a strategic EU project, offering its full backing. As a result, the Baltic countries are now fully integrated into the EU electricity market and independent from Russia,” the Head of State pointed out while speaking about energy security.
Gitanas Nausėda also stressed the importance of continued support for Ukraine.
“As Russia continues its war against Ukraine, Lithuania remains steadfast in its principled and firm position: we must stay united, resolute, and provide Ukraine with full political, economic, military, and humanitarian support. Only just and lasting peace in Ukraine can secure peace in Europe. The fulfillment of Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations is the best security guarantee. Lithuania therefore calls for an ambitious approach and advocates for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union to be set for 1 January 2030,” the President underlined.
Gitanas Nausėda recalled one of the key achievements of the ninth Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit, held in Vilnius in 2024, when Japan joined as the fourth strategic partner, alongside the United States, Germany, and the European Commission. Under Lithuania’s presidency, the Three Seas Initiative successfully strengthened both its regional and global dimensions.
The President also welcomed the addition of two new associated participating countries—Albania and Montenegro—as well as strategic partners, Türkiye and Spain. According to the Head of State, this reflects the growing geopolitical significance of the initiative.
As is tradition at 3SI Summits, the Heads of State adopted a joint declaration setting out the political roadmap for future activities. The text of the declaration is available here.
The 11th Three Seas Initiative Summit will be hosted by Croatia in 2026.
