Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys

Invitation to a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budris in Kupiškis

Residents of Kupiškis and guests of the city are invited to an open and informal meeting-discussion with Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.

The goal of the meeting, organized at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, is to bring the country's foreign policy closer to the public, promote dialogue-based diplomacy, and create a space for open and respectful conversation about issues important to Lithuania and the world.

Event information:

• Date: October 29, 2026 (Thursday)

• Time: 5:30 p.m.

• Location: Kupiškis District Municipality Public Library (L. Gucevičiaus a. 3A, Kupiškis)

Discussion topics and progress:

The following and other relevant topics will be discussed during the event:

• Country position and relations: Lithuania's stance towards Belarus, Taiwan and China.

• Economic Diplomacy: How Diplomatic Actions Contribute to Lithuania's Economic Growth.

• Security and geopolitics: the course of Russia's war against Ukraine, possible scenarios, and the effectiveness of international sanctions.

• Strategic direction: Balance between value-based and pragmatic foreign policy and the main goals of Lithuania's foreign policy.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions live or on the electronic platform slido.com . After the official part of the discussion, everyone is invited to stay for an informal conversation with the minister.

The event is open to everyone.