Sigitas Mitkus (@sigitasmitkus) 's Twitter Profile
Sigitas Mitkus

@sigitasmitkus

Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs (for Europe) of the Republic of Lithuaniia

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calendar_today08-04-2013 11:10:19

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Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Russia abducts, indoctrinates, and militarizes Ukrainian children – seeking to erase Ukrainian identity entirely. A crime so cruel, it defies belief.   As Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance for Children Lost to War, let’s call it what it is: war crimes and crimes against

Russia abducts, indoctrinates, and militarizes Ukrainian children – seeking to erase Ukrainian identity entirely. A crime so cruel, it defies belief.
 
As Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance for Children Lost to War, let’s call it what it is: war crimes and crimes against
Sigitas Mitkus (@sigitasmitkus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fruitful discussion with Maria Leptin President of ERC at the Lithuanian Research Council. Research and innovation are foundation of LT and EU competitiveness. Ready to strengthen International partnerships and Science diplomacy making LT more competitive, resilient and prosperous.

Fruitful discussion with <a href="/mleptin/">Maria Leptin</a> President of ERC at the Lithuanian Research Council.  Research and innovation are foundation of LT and EU competitiveness. Ready to strengthen International partnerships and Science diplomacy making LT more competitive, resilient and prosperous.
Cristina Gherasimov (@cgherasimov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to meet 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus, this time in Brussels. We discussed Moldova’s 🇪🇺 path, the challenges and steps ahead, and Vilnius’ continued support for our accession. Grateful for Lithuania’s steadfast partnership and friendship as we work hard for our European future.

Delighted to meet 🇱🇹 <a href="/SigitasMitkus/">Sigitas Mitkus</a>, this time in Brussels. We discussed Moldova’s 🇪🇺 path, the challenges and steps ahead, and Vilnius’ continued support for our accession.

Grateful for Lithuania’s steadfast partnership and friendship as we work hard for our European future.
PermRep of Lithuania to the EU (@lithuaniaineu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We hosted an inspiring event showcasing how #Lithuanian businesses are at the forefront of climate change mitigation & sustainable development. The highlight was on Lithuania's impressive catalogue of green solutions and innovations aligning with the #EU's development priorities.

We hosted an inspiring event showcasing how #Lithuanian businesses are at the forefront of climate change mitigation &amp; sustainable development. The highlight was on Lithuania's impressive catalogue of green solutions and innovations aligning with the #EU's development priorities.
Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

June 14 is the Day of Mourning and Hope, marking the first Soviet mass deportations from occupied Lithuania. The Soviet regime deemed my great-grandparents, grandparents& their loved ones a threat and deported them to Siberia. My great-grandparents were deported twice. My

June 14 is the Day of Mourning and Hope, marking the first Soviet mass deportations from occupied Lithuania.

The Soviet regime deemed my great-grandparents, grandparents&amp; their loved ones a threat and deported them to Siberia.

My great-grandparents were deported twice. My
European Research Council (ERC) (@erc_research) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Lithuania has made good progress over the last years, now hosting 6 ERC grantees, backing top science" said ERC President Maria Leptin in Vilnius. Useful discussions with Prime Minister @g_Paluckas, Vice Foreign Minister Sigitas Mitkus and the scientific community. 🇱🇹🇪🇺

“Lithuania has made good progress over the last years, now hosting 6 ERC grantees, backing top science" said ERC President Maria Leptin in Vilnius.

Useful discussions with Prime Minister @g_Paluckas, Vice Foreign Minister <a href="/SigitasMitkus/">Sigitas Mitkus</a> and the scientific community.
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Gintautas Paluckas (@g_paluckas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great pleasure to welcome our Honorary Consuls, representing 🇱🇹 voice, values, and vision in every corner of the world. From security, economic & cultural ties to mobilizing support for Ukraine, you help build the alliances, partnerships, and trust that allow us to grow stronger

Great pleasure to welcome our Honorary Consuls, representing 🇱🇹 voice, values, and vision in every corner of the world.

From security, economic &amp; cultural ties to mobilizing support for Ukraine, you help build the alliances, partnerships, and trust that allow us to grow stronger
Gitanas Nausėda (@gitanasnauseda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of #EUCO, I spoke with António Costa Antonio Costa on key priorities: increased support for member states facing direct threats from Russia & Belarus, opening accession negotiations on Ukraine as soon as possible. Ukraine’s EU membership by 2030 is a strategic goal. Peace

Ahead of #EUCO, I spoke with <a href="/eucopresident/">António Costa</a> Antonio Costa on key priorities: increased support for member states facing direct threats from Russia &amp; Belarus, opening accession negotiations on Ukraine as soon as possible. Ukraine’s EU membership by 2030 is a strategic goal. Peace
Marilena Raouna (@marilena_raouna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to meet with my 🇱🇹 Lithuanian counterpart Sigitas Mitkus, in #Vilnius today, in the margins of President of the Republic of Cyprus NikosChristodoulides’ visit to Lithuania— as part of our preparations for Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇨🇾 🇪🇺 We exchanged views on key issues on the #EU

Great to meet with my 🇱🇹 Lithuanian counterpart <a href="/SigitasMitkus/">Sigitas Mitkus</a>, in #Vilnius today, in the margins of <a href="/PresidentCYP/">President of the Republic of Cyprus</a> <a href="/Christodulides/">NikosChristodoulides</a>’ visit to Lithuania— as part of our preparations for Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇨🇾 🇪🇺
We exchanged views on key issues on the #EU
Sigitas Mitkus (@sigitasmitkus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Glad to welcome my colleague Marilena Raouna in Vilnius! Discussed EU presidencies priorities of 🇨🇾 (2026) and 🇱🇹 (2027): support to UA, MFF, fighting illegal migration, defense and security, EU competitiveness, EU enlargement.

Glad to welcome my colleague <a href="/marilena_raouna/">Marilena Raouna</a> in Vilnius! Discussed EU presidencies priorities of 🇨🇾 (2026) and 🇱🇹 (2027): support to UA, MFF, fighting illegal migration, defense and security, EU competitiveness, EU enlargement.
Sigitas Mitkus (@sigitasmitkus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the National Commission for Development Cooperation concrete decisions made to: - review policy priorities, - encourage contributions to UA recovery, - establish coordination group for LT participation in GlobalGateway initiative - promote private public partnerships.

At the National Commission for Development Cooperation concrete decisions made to: 
- review policy priorities, 
- encourage contributions to UA recovery, 
- establish coordination group for LT participation in GlobalGateway initiative
- promote private public  partnerships.
Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, 14 political prisoners — including Siarhei Tsikhanousky — who were imprisoned by the Lukashenka regime, have been successfully released. They are now safe in Lithuania and are receiving proper care. The US role in the release has been critical. But, this is not the end.

Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών (@greecemfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the margins of tdy’s EU #GAC, DFM A.Papadopoulou met Greece in EU w/ counterparts from 🇮🇪 Thomas Byrne &🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus to discuss common priorities of the trio Presidency programme & further steps of cooperation,w/ a view to a successful Presidency of the Council of the EU

In the margins of tdy’s EU #GAC, DFM A.Papadopoulou met <a href="/GreeceInEU/">Greece in EU</a> w/ counterparts from 🇮🇪 <a href="/ThomasByrneTD/">Thomas Byrne</a> &amp;🇱🇹 <a href="/SigitasMitkus/">Sigitas Mitkus</a> to discuss common priorities of the trio Presidency programme &amp; further steps of cooperation,w/ a view to a successful Presidency of the Council of the EU
Thomas Byrne (@thomasbyrnetd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ireland, Lithuania and Greece are actively planning for our respective EU Presidencies. Today Sigitas Mitkus 🇱🇹, Alexandra Papadopoulou 🇬🇷, and I met as the Presidency Trio. Lots to cover but a core aim: to deliver for EU citizens and for Europe. Ireland In The EU 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Ireland, Lithuania and Greece are actively planning for our respective EU Presidencies.

Today <a href="/SigitasMitkus/">Sigitas Mitkus</a> 🇱🇹, Alexandra Papadopoulou 🇬🇷, and I met as the Presidency Trio.

Lots to cover but a core aim: to deliver for EU citizens and for Europe.

<a href="/IrelandInEU/">Ireland In The EU</a> 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To secure peace in Europe, we must invest in credible deterrence — it is the only path forward. Building crisis-resilient societies, strengthening defence industry, and delivering real capabilities behind NATO regional plans are urgent priorities. The time to act is now.

To secure peace in Europe, we must invest in credible deterrence — it is the only path forward. Building crisis-resilient societies, strengthening defence industry, and delivering real capabilities behind NATO regional plans are urgent priorities. The time to act is now.
Sigitas Mitkus (@sigitasmitkus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At #EU #GAC in Luxembourg, I stressed the need for strategic decisions on support for Ukraine, EU defence and competitiveness – they cannot be postponed. Lithuania urges swift action. #StandWithUkraine #EUdefence #EUcompetitiveness 🇱🇹🇺🇦🇪🇺

At #EU #GAC in Luxembourg, I stressed the need for strategic decisions on support for Ukraine, EU defence and competitiveness – they cannot be postponed. Lithuania urges swift action.
#StandWithUkraine #EUdefence #EUcompetitiveness 🇱🇹🇺🇦🇪🇺
Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Germany 🇩🇪 takes historic decisions for the security of the whole Europe. Its leadership is vital for NATO defending every inch of the allied teritory. Hosting the #German brigade by 2027 is the top priority for #Lithuania. Today in The Hague, I met with Johann Wadephul Johann

Germany 🇩🇪 takes historic decisions for the security of the whole Europe. Its leadership is vital for <a href="/NATO/">NATO</a> defending every inch of the allied teritory. Hosting the #German brigade by 2027 is the top priority for #Lithuania.

Today in The Hague, I met with <a href="/AussenMinDE/">Johann Wadephul</a> Johann
Sigitas Mitkus (@sigitasmitkus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Met with my partners 🇮🇪 Thomas Byrne and 🇬🇷 Alexandra Papadopoulou in Luxembourg to discuss preparation for our TRIO presidency of the EU Council. No doubt that EU’s security, competitiveness and support to Ukraine will remain our joint priority for the upcoming years.

Met with my partners 🇮🇪 <a href="/ThomasByrneTD/">Thomas Byrne</a> and 🇬🇷  Alexandra Papadopoulou in Luxembourg to discuss preparation for our TRIO presidency of the EU Council. No doubt that EU’s security, competitiveness and support to Ukraine will remain our joint priority for the upcoming years.
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Constructive meeting w commissioner Piotr Serafin to discuss future EU MFF. Stressed the need ; - for bigger EU budget - respect traditional policies&contractual obligations - reflect geopolitical challenges - conditionality with RoL

Constructive meeting w commissioner Piotr Serafin to discuss future EU MFF. Stressed the need ; 
- for bigger EU budget
- respect traditional policies&amp;contractual obligations
- reflect geopolitical challenges
- conditionality with RoL
Kęstutis Budrys (@budryskestutis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, #Lithuania has formally notified the United Nations Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. This decision was not taken lightly. 🇱🇹 harbours no illusions: Putin’s Russia is the greatest long-term existential threat to Europe. It wages war to achieve political