U.S. Department of State
09/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2026 07:07
Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Budrys
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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Foreign Minister Budrys
The below is attributable to Spokesman Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met yesterday with Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys to strengthen U.S-Lithuania political and security cooperation. The Secretary welcomed Lithuania reaching its Hague defense spending target ahead of schedule. The Secretary and Foreign Minister signed the U.S.-Lithuania Critical Minerals Framework to strengthen advanced technology and defense supply chains. They discussed the importance of opposing the abuses of the Cuban regime.
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