BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 7. Minister of
Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Ole Andreas Lindeman, the
newly appointed Director of the Nordic Council of Ministers Office
in Lithuania.
During the meeting, the parties discussed expanding cooperation
between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nordic Council of
Ministers Office in Lithuania, Trend reports.
The conversation focused on strengthening integration within the
Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) framework, increasing the visibility of
the Office’s activities among the public—particularly in
Lithuania’s regions—and exploring opportunities to participate in
Lithuania’s ongoing support initiatives for Ukraine.
“Cooperation among the Nordic and Baltic countries is grounded
in unity and shared values. This is the foundation for our goal of
deeper integration within the NB8 regional format—connecting our
nations not only through foreign affairs or defense, but also
through strengthening societal resilience against information
threats, improving crisis preparedness, and fostering civic
engagement,” said Minister Budrys.
The Nordic Council of Ministers is an intergovernmental
cooperation organization that promotes regional collaboration and
coordinates common policy directions among the Nordic
countries.
In 2026, the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania
will mark its 35th anniversary. The Office implements programs and
projects that encourage cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic
countries in areas such as environmental protection, culture,
education, innovation, civil society, and media development.
The Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) is an informal regional
cooperation framework comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. It aims to discuss
and coordinate positions on significant regional and international
matters, evolving from initial support to a partnership of equals
with shared core values such as democracy and the rule of law.
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