On 19 November, Sweden’s Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson, met with Lithuania’s Minister of Defence, Laurynas Kačiūnas, to sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations. The agreement marks a new phase in Sweden and Lithuania's cooperation, particularly in the context of their shared membership in NATO.
The meeting underlined the strong relationship between the two Baltic Sea neighbours, which has been built within the frameworks of NATO and the European Union. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing defence collaboration in the Nordic-Baltic region, emphasising its significance for regional security.
Since 2011, Sweden and Lithuania have had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on defence matters. The newly signed LOI represents a significant step in deepening this collaboration. “This is a step for Sweden and Lithuania to further develop our cooperation. With both countries now NATO members, possibilities for cooperation are expanding – not least regarding security in the Baltic Sea region

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