Meetings of Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys in Yerevan Focus on Bilateral Relations, Armenia’s Reform Agenda and Democratic Resilience
On May 19, during a working visit to Yerevan, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan.
During the visit to Armenia, the head of Lithuanian diplomacy also visited the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial and paid tribute to the victims.
“This year marks the 35th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries, and today, with the signing of the Strategic Partnership Declaration, cooperation between Lithuania and Armenia has reached a new qualitative level. Lithuania firmly supports the choice of the Armenian people to pursue the path of European integration and stands ready to assist by sharing best practices in the implementation of reforms, including in public administration, border management, energy security, cyber resilience, and preparations for the introduction of a visa-free regime,” stated the Lithuanian Foreign Minister.
The meeting also addressed EU–Armenia relations and prospects for further integration. Minister Budrys emphasized Lithuania’s readiness, in view of its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027, to actively contribute to strengthening these relations. The Lithuanian Foreign Minister also expressed gratitude for Armenia’s support to Ukraine and encouraged its continuation, stressing that solidarity with countries facing aggression remains an essential element of European security.
Regional security issues were also discussed, including Armenia’s relations with Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia. According to the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Lithuania welcomes the positive signals recently observed in Armenia–Azerbaijan relations and the normalization process with Turkey. These developments, as noted by the Minister, could contribute significantly to regional stability.
The Minister also underscored Lithuania’s strong support for Armenia’s efforts to strengthen democratic resilience, reduce dependencies, and deepen integration with the European Union and Western partners.
