On March 23 Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas will meet with Minister of Defence of Latvia Ināra Mūrniece on a formal visit to Vilnius.
Ministers will discuss both countries’ plans and prospects of further defence cooperation, development of joint capabilities and support to Ukraine.
A. Anušauskas and I. Mūrniece will also discuss preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius in July.
Latvia is the NATO Ally that shares the longest border with Lithuania and Lithuania’s important partner in military cooperation. The countries coordinate defence plans and cooperate in the areas of defence capability development, joint procurement and other military areas.
Media opportunity:
On March 23 at 1.15-1.30 p.m. Minister of Defence of Latvia will be welcomed with a ceremony in front of the Ministry of National Defence HQ (video and photo opportunities)
