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01/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2026 00:20

Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Lithuania

Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Lithuania

Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Publication date 15.1.2026 8.00 | Published in English on 15.1.2026 at 8.10
Type:Press release

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys in Vilnius on 16 January.

The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between Finland and Lithuania and topical foreign and security policy issues, including the support for Ukraine and regional cooperation.

"Lithuania is a key partner for Finland, and I value our deepening bilateral cooperation. We are actively involved in Nordic-Baltic cooperation, which is important for both our countries in terms of security, countering hybrid threats and supporting Ukraine. Our cooperation strengthens European security," says Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.

During her visit, Minister Valtonen will also attend the Snow Meeting, one of Lithuania's principal annual foreign and security policy events.

Inquiries

  • Johanna Lukkarila, Diplomatic Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, tel. +358 295 350 834
  • Johanna Birkstedt, Director, Unit for Northern Europe and Regional Cooperation, tel. +358 295 351 817
  • The email addresses of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs are in the format [email protected]
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