Julius Pranevicius

Former Viceminister, MFA of Lithuania

[LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaUNNY]

🎉 Delighted to share that Lithuania’s candidate to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Dovilė Juodkaitė, has been elected for the 2027–2030 term!
🙏 Sincere thanks to all delegations for the strong support and trust shown.
👏 Congratulations to all newly elected experts — your mandate carries the responsibility and opportunity to drive meaningful progress for the rights of persons with disabilities worldwide

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

Another drone. Another air alert in the Baltics. This time - near Lithuania’s border with Belarus. #NATO Baltic Air Policing was activated.

These drone incidents don’t exist in isolation. The growing wave of drone violations across the Baltic states is a direct consequence of Russia’s war against #Ukraine and #Belarus’ complicity in it. Moscow and Minsk are responsible for breaches of our airspace and threats to civilian safety.

Meanwhile, Russia continues its information offensive - falsely accusing Baltic states of enabling drone strikes against Russia. Lithuania has never allowed its territory or airspace to be used for such attacks.

The NATO& EU response cannot stay symbolic:
-NATO’s relevant capabilities - Eastern Sentry and Baltic Sentry missions - must be reinforced
- EU Eastern Flank Watch initiative must be implemented& Special EU instrument for resilience of Eastern Flank urgently created
- NATO’s frontline needs air defense& stronger counter-drone capabilities
- EU critical infrastructure protection must be strengthened, as well as measures to counter Kremlin’s propaganda narratives

[LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaUNNY]

What an intensive and meaningful three days it has been for Lithuania’s 🇱🇹candidate to the UN #CRPD, Ms. Dovilė Juodkaitė. Meetings, bilateral exchanges and a reception brought together many important voices committed to advancing the #rights of persons with disabilities. 🤝 The discussions clearly showed that achieving meaningful progress requires strong political will, greater #awareness and continued efforts to change attitudes towards disability #inclusion.

If elected to the UN CRPD, Ms. Dovilė Juodkaitė would advance the following priorities:
❗️Empowering Mothers with Disabilities
❗️Ensuring Safety and Rights in Emergencies
❗️Promoting Access to Justice

[LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaUNNY]

At the #NPT2026 Review Conference, #Lithuania spoke on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
🇱🇹 Our key messages:
☢️ We support every state’s right to civilian nuclear energy under NPT Art. IV - and @iaeaorg role in making that right real.
⚠️ That right is being aggressively denied to 🇺🇦 Ukraine. For 4+ years, #Russia has illegally occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP - militarizing it, cutting power, detaining and intimidating Ukrainian staff, raising the risk of a nuclear accident with cross-border consequences. Lithuania firmly rejects any reactor restart.
🚧 Astravets NPP - built by Russia’s accomplice #Belarus just 40km from Vilnius - without full compliance with international safety standards. Unacceptable frequent failures, zero transparency, and now talk of a third reactor.
💡 Lithuania closed Soviet legacy Ignalina NPP - a difficult but responsible decision. We now explore SMR technology, in full alignment with international safety standards.
Nuclear safety must never be a tool of coercion.
#NPT #NuclearSafety #Zaporizhzhia #Astravets #IAEA #Lithuania

[Republic of Korea Mission to the UN🇰🇷🇺🇳 @ROK_Mission]

Welcome to the UN — and to our Mission, Ambassador @pranevicius! 🇺🇳✨

On May 1, Ambassador Jihoon Cha 🇰🇷welcomed Ambassador Julius Pranevičius🇱🇹 to the distinguished Ban Ki-moon Hall at our Mission for a courtesy call.

They look forward to working closely together at the UN. 🤝

@LithuaniaUNNY

[UKR Mission to the UN @UKRinUN]

H.E. Mr. @MelnykAndrij welcomed newly appointed PR of 🇱🇹 to the 🇺🇳, H.E. Mr. @pranevicius.
Ukraine and Lithuania share close historic bonds of friendship, solidarity and mutual trust.
We wish Amb. Pranevicius every success in his new mission
🇺🇦🤝🇱🇹
@LithuaniaUNNY

[La Côte d’Ivoire à l’ONU @CotedivoireOnu]

Amb. Moriko 🇨🇮 welcomed H.E. Mr. Julius Pranevičius, newly appointed Permanent Representative of Lithuania 🇱🇹 to the United Nations, on a courtesy visit. The exchange also provided an opportunity to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, as well as the next elections to the Human Rights Committee (#CCPR).

@CotedivoireOnu
@LithuaniaUNNY

[LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaUNNY]

Taking part in the #UNSCReform negotiations, Lithuania 🇱🇹 reiterates its position demanding full adherence to #UNCharter requirement that at #UN Security Council "a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting". Condemning #Russia’s abuse of “veto” power while pursuing its war of aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦 , Lithuania strongly supports all efforts aimed at limiting use of veto.

[Lithuania in India @LTEmbassyDelhi]

A milestone for Lithuania–India cooperation in space 🚀 Lithuanian Deputy FM @pranevicius, Ambassador @DMickeviciene and laser companies visited @isro. Future joint projects in research & Lithuania’s Space Days 2026 in Vilnius were on the agenda 🇱🇹🤝🇮🇳

[Lithuania in India @LTEmbassyDelhi]

🤝In New Delhi, Lithuanian Deputy FM @pranevicius together with Ambassador @DMickeviciene met Secretary West @AmbSibiGeorge @MEAIndia.
Talks focused on lasers, life sciences, ICT, education & global security. 🇱🇹🇮🇳 Stronger #LithuaniaIndia ties for innovation & security! 🌍🤝

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

Pleasure to meet Thailand’s new ambassador @PanSuphanvasa! Looking forward to strengthening 🇱🇹&🇹🇭 ties and exploring cooperation in digital innovation, trade, and high value-added sectors.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

The Lublin Triangle 🇱🇹🇵🇱🇺🇦 firmly condemns the recent deliberate intrusion of Russian drones into Polish territory, threatening regional security. We call for stronger air defense cooperation, increased support for Ukraine, and heightened vigilance against Russian disinformation.
United we stand!

https://t.co/JY7eC0FF6F

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

It was a privilege to open the GCTF workshop on supply chain resilience. For Lithuania, resilience is not theory but practice – from overcoming energy dependency to resisting economic coercion. Our journey shows that with trusted allies, real strategic resilience is possible.

[Kęstutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis]

#Lithuania consistently advocates for higher defense spending in Europe - and we put our money where our mouth is. This year, we rank 2nd among #NATO allies in defense spending.

Next year, we’re raising the bar and going above 5% of GDP. Strength is built through investment.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

Farewell to 🇳🇦 Ambassador @charles_josob in 🇱🇹. Thankful for his personal efforts to strengthen our ties. Looking forward to further growth of Lithuania–Namibia partnership, both bilaterally & globally

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

Had the pleasure of meeting @GianlucaRocco_, Head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Subregional Office in Brussels. Reaffirmed 🇱🇹support for IOM’s work & continued constructive cooperation. Discussed migration, migrant rights & support to 🇺🇦 refugees

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

At the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting, underlined that a united EU is essential – both in sustaining support for Ukraine and in working toward the release of Hamas-held hostages, while ensuring Israel’s actions in Gaza align with international law.

[LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine @LithuaniaUNNY]

🇱🇹 Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister @pranevicius at High Level Conference reiterated full support to the two-state solution in line with https://t.co/jirZNgQUnh. We will maintain development projects in🇵🇸& call for full adherence to #IHL, delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza must be restored without delay. At the same time Hamas should release all the remaining hostages without delay.

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

AI isn’t just tech-it’s a strategic resource. Lithuania must be smart, principled & proactive. We're preparing Digital Diplomacy Guidelines to ensure our voice is heard in shaping a safe, rights-based AI future.

[Julius Pranevicius @pranevicius]

Honored to welcome delegates of the XVIII World Lithuanian Community Seimas in Vilnius. Grateful to our diaspora leaders for their close cooperation and dedication. Together, we’re building a strong, united Lithuania—no matter where we live. 🇱🇹🤝