The meeting, the fourth this year, served to address cooperation in security and defense, the EU agenda, and major international challenges.
Spain and Lithuania maintain a cordial and fluid relationship, based on common values and their membership in the European Union and NATOThis harmony translates into close collaboration in various areas.
Growing economic and cultural interest
In the economic sphere, there has been a notable increase in the presence of Spanish companies in Lithuania and the Baltic region in recent years, highlighting their participation in key infrastructure projects such as the electrification of the railway line. Rail Baltica.
Albares also highlighted the recent agreement in May between Spain and Lithuania to promote the teaching of the Spanish language and culture in the Lithuanian education system. Since 2023, Spanish has been included as a second foreign language, and it is expected to be included as a first language starting in 2026.
International agenda and global challenges
The ministers also devoted part of their meeting to discussing the current challenges facing the European Union and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague.
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