10th India-Lithuania Foreign Office Consultations (March 13, 2026)

The 10th round of India-Lithuania Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in Vilnius on 13 March 2026. The Indian side was led by Shri Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs. The Lithuanian side was led by Mr. Vidmantas Verbickas, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.

2. Both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations including political, trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties and people-to-people connections. Emphasis was laid on furthering relations in sectors such as trade and investments and high-technology including laser. The two sides also discussed India-EU relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

3. During the visit, Secretary Shri Sibi George also called on Foreign Minister of Lithuania, H.E. Mr. Kestutis Budrys. He also interacted with Mr. Laimonas Talat-Kelpša, Political Director (Foreign Secretary), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania; Mr. Kestutis Kudzmanas, Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Lithuania; Mr. Algis Latakas, CEO, Klaipeda Port; and Mr. Linas Kojala, CEO, Centre for Geopolitical and Security Studies (GSSC).

4. Secretary also interacted with Indian diaspora in Lithuania and urged them to continue to contribute to Amrit Kaal journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. He inaugurated AYUSH Information Cell and One District One Product (ODOP) Lounge in the new premises of the Embassy.

5. It was agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations at mutually convenient dates in New Delhi.

Vilnius
March 13, 2026