BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Lithuanian Foreign
Minister Kęstutis Budrys met with French Minister of Europe and
Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris during a working visit to
France, Trend
reports via Lithuanian MFA.
In the course the meeting, the ministers signed a new action
plan of the Lithuanian-French strategic partnership for 2025-2029
aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in many
sectors.
The new action plan outlines both countries’ commitment to
strengthening political cooperation, bolstering support for
Ukraine, and increasing collaboration on defense, security, and
economic issues. It also emphasizes the importance of European
unity in addressing today’s geopolitical challenges.
“In recent years, Lithuania’s and France’s positions have
converged significantly on key issues of the European strategic
agenda,” the document states. “We jointly condemn Russia’s
aggression against Ukraine and stand united in supporting Ukraine.
Both countries have taken concrete steps to enhance Europe’s
security and resilience and have significantly strengthened
bilateral cooperation.”
The action plan also promotes deeper inter-institutional ties,
encouraging interparliamentary dialogue and regular consultations
between the foreign and defense ministries of both nations.
Continued diplomatic engagement and knowledge-sharing between
Lithuanian and French officials will further reinforce shared goals
on the international stage.
This agreement builds upon a political declaration signed in
2009 that established the Lithuanian-French Strategic Partnership.
Since then, a new five-year action plan has been developed
regularly to reflect the growing depth and quality of cooperation
between the two countries.