Commissioner Kubilius in Lithuania to discuss strengthening defence readiness
Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius will be in Lithuania on Monday and Tuesday for a series of engagements focused on national heritage and European security. On Monday, the Commissioner will participate in the Solemn Ceremony to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence, honouring the historic declaration of 1918.
On Tuesday, the focus will shift to the future of European security as the Commissioner will meet with Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė. Their meeting will focus on the implementation flagship initiatives in defence (in particular Eastern Flank Watch and European Drone Defence Initiative) through regional cooperation and the use of SAFE loans to build defence readiness. Another theme of the discussions will be the continued and unwavering support for and cooperation with Ukraine, including the latest developments regarding the Ukraine loan and long-term industrial cooperation.
Following the bilateral meeting, Commissioner Kubilius will deliver a keynote speech and participate in the panel discussion ‘Decision Time: How to Ensure Readiness’ at the Forum on Military Mobility and Resilience. He will address the critical need to improve military mobility across the continent, ensuring that infrastructure and regulations allow for the rapid movement of troops and equipment—a vital component of the Eastern Flank’s security and Europe’s broader defence readiness.