Lithuania and Estonia Strengthen Joint Action in the Baltic Region: Focus on Transatlantic Cooperation, Regional Security, and Response to Hybrid Threats
On April 1, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Audra Plepytė paid a working visit to Tallinn, where she met with Estonian Secretary General of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Kaimo Kuusk, with whom she discussed issues related to security cooperation among the Baltic states, transatlantic cooperation, coordination of actions among the Nordic and Baltic countries, support for Ukraine, and the rapid implementation of EU security initiatives.
“Given the rapidly changing security environment, it is particularly important for the Baltic states to act in a united and consistent manner, while strengthening transatlantic ties and the security of NATO’s eastern flank,” noted Deputy Minister A. Plepytė.
During the meetings, it was agreed to coordinate a response to the hybrid threats posed by Russia and Belarus to the entire region and to continue developing relevant capabilities, including through the effective use of EU security instruments.
The meetings emphasized the need to ensure the provision of necessary support to Ukraine, discussed preparations for the NATO summit in Ankara, and highlighted the need to work toward implementing the commitments made at the previous summit in The Hague.
The Deputy Minister also met with Kristi Raik, Director of the International Center for Security and Defense, with whom she discussed current regional security and defense issues, growing risks, and opportunities for expanding cooperation.
