BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 24. During his
visit to New York, Lithuania’s Minister-designate of Foreign
Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, took part in the Lithuanian–U.S. defense
industry business forum, Trend reports.
“U.S. capital and research potential, Lithuania’s readiness to
quickly provide production opportunities, and Ukraine’s ability to
respond rapidly to needs on the battlefield form a triangle of
opportunity that opens up vast business prospects,” Budrys
said.
He emphasized that the defense industry needs to roll with the
punches and embrace new ideas, citing recent drone incidents as
proof that NATO’s current frontline capabilities are falling short
of the mark. He added that close cooperation with Ukraine and
drawing from its experience is essential for strengthening
security.
Forum participants emphasized the value of the transatlantic
bond, which is reinforced through expanding cooperation in the
defense sector. U.S. defense industry representatives highlighted
Lithuania’s willingness to think outside the box, its nimble
approach, and its ability to roll with the punches in
decision-making.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda also attended the forum,
where three Lithuanian–U.S. cooperation documents were signed: an
agreement between Lithuania’s Innovation Agency and the
Pennsylvania National Guard on innovation cooperation; a
cooperation deal between the Pennsylvania Drone Association and the
Lithuanian Defense and Security Industry Association; and a
contract between Lithuanian company KOVO Armor and U.S. firm
Safariland Group.
The event was organized by the Consulate General of Lithuania in
New York, together with the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce and
the American-Lithuanian Business Council.
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