As Lithuania plans to increase its GDP spending on defence to nearly 5-6% by 2032, Ambassador @meilunase.bsky.social highlights the ways in which Canada-Lithuania defence cooperation can transform the alliance’s north.

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“There is no doubt that #Europe must substantially and rapidly strengthen its defence capabilities. [For] three decades, #Russia has been building up its military strengths while Europe, relatively speaking, was disarming.”
— @meilunase.bsky.social

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“#Russia continues to invest heavily in its war machine and demonstrates preparedness for a long confrontation with the West. It's critically important … to invest sufficiently in deterrence and defence.”
— @meilunase.bsky.social

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“If #Russia is not decisively stopped in #Ukraine, any other member of the transatlantic community could become a target. We must act decisively now ... and enhance our joint efforts to deter Russia from implementing its expansionist goals.”
— @meilunase.bsky.social

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“A well-prepared population is a critical component of national defence. #Lithuania's modern defence strategy acknowledges that … requires the active engagement, preparedness and psychological resilience of the entire society.”
— @meilunase.bsky.social

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“#Russia's global use of hybrid warfare, including disinformation campaigns, cyber-attacks and meddling campaigns targeting our democracies is a real challenge faced by both #Canada and the entire Nordic Baltic region.”
— @meilunase.bsky.social

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Lithuanians in Canada continue to support Ukraine. Join us for a concert "Standing Alongside Ukraine!" and the opening of the exhibition “Unissued Diplomats”. Event will take place on March 6 (Thursday), at 7 pm, at the Lithuanian House, Toronto.
Let’s stand together in support of #Ukraine!

Our key message from the rally in Toronto to support Ukraine: We will #StandwithUkraine! No matter what!
Разом до перемогi!

Presented my credentials to H.E. Juan Carlos Salazar, Sec. Gen. of ICAO. Thanked for a productive cooperation between ICAO and Lithuania. Also stressed that Russia's aggression against Ukraine and other malicious actions by Russia and Belarus pose a huge threat to the safety of civil aviation.

Independence Day of #Lithuania was marked in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Montreal, and Burlington. Great to have such a friend - #Canada!

Happy Independence Day, Lithuania!

A team of the Ukrainian' Army was very warmly welcomed at the opening of the Invictus Games in Vancouver. Brave Ukrainians today fight not only for their freedom but also for our free future. We must enhance our support to #Ukraine. Whatever victory takes!

Productive meeting with Ambassador @meilunase.bsky.social to strengthen collaboration between Canadian and Lithuanian research universities.

Canada’s participation in Horizon Europe is a key opportunity to advance knowledge through open and secure research with our European partners. 🇨🇦🇱🇹

A historic day- Lithuanian team participates for the first time at the Invictus Games! We thank Lithuanian service people for their devotion to defend Lithuania and wish them a great success in the Games!

8 February 2025 is now one of the most important dates in the history of our country. Today, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are disconnecting from the Russian BRELL electricity system! Synchronisation with the European electricity system will ensure energy security, stability and reliability.

Peace agreements will only work when Putin has lost all hope of victory. Let's make that happen.

Great meeting with James Hammond, Director of Public Affairs at U15 Canada, and Michael Rowell, Director of Policy. Discussed new ways to expand cooperation between #Lithuanian & #Canadian researchers in life sciences, photonics, ICT and other fields.

The Associated Press: #Lithuania will raise defense spending to 5-6% of GDP by 2026, the highest in #NATO. This decision responds to the threat of Russian aggression, reinforcing security on the alliance’s eastern flank.

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In 2025, Lithuania celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, a visionary artist and composer who merged painting and music. Čiurlionis' legacy lives on through hundreds of musical compositions and artworks inspired by mythology, the cosmos, and nature.