Sunday Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas departed for Washington on a July 8-11 visit to take part in the NATO Summit. Allied leaders will be particularly centered on stepping assistance to Ukraine. As the Alliance marks its 75th anniversary, security of Ukraine is in the interest of the whole Europe, which will have NATO Allies aim for decisions ensuring long-term assistance, Ukrainian personnel training, and lay the groundwork for the eventual Ukrainian membership in the Alliance.
The Lithuanian delegation will also focus on Allied defence capability development, discuss strengthening deterrence and defence and partnership with the Indo-Pacific the Summit.
Minister L. Kasčiūnas will kick off the visit to the United States by meeting with Adjutant-General of Pennsylvania Major General Mark J. Schindler. The Pennsylvania National Guard, one of the largest and oldest national guards in the U.S., and Lithuania have a long-standing partnership. Minister will also have bilateral meeting with Dutch, Czech and Croatian counterparts , attend a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event for political and industry representatives concerning strengthening defence industry, as well as more discussions on the margins of the Washington Summit.
