On 17 June, on a working visit to Palestine, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, together with the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, the Palestinian Ministry of Local Government, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), signed a joint declaration that marks a formal commitment to jointly develop a more efficient, transparent, and innovative Palestinian public sector. The document provides for Lithuania's expert support for the development of a national GovTech laboratory in Palestine, based on a successful Lithuanian model.

Lithuania participates in this process as an experienced partner, ready to transfer the know-how of its successful digital transformation path. The main driver and example of innovation in this partnership is Lithuania'sGovTech Lab, currently operating under the Innovation Agency. Since 2019, this platform has effectively bridged the public sector with startups and IT companies, aiming to use the latest technologies to solve real public governance challenges.

"Lithuania is ready to share its experience in developing modern, people-friendly public services. We believe that the Palestinian GovTech Lab will become an innovation hub where solutions to societal needs can be also addressed," said Budrys.

Lithuania has actively supported the Palestinian digitalisation processes for nearly a decade.

In 2025, experts from NRD Companies assisted the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy in developing a strategic vision, operational plan of the local GovTech laboratory, training civil servants, and establishing the necessary institutional framework.

The signed declaration takes cooperation to a new stage. Lithuania will continue to support the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy in identifying key public sector challenges and developing a sustainable culture of public-private sector cooperation.

Lithuania consistently provides humanitarian assistance to Palestine through contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as well as to the World Food Programme.