Ukraine and Lithuania step up cooperation to advance European integration and strengthen energy security

Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Juozas Olekas.

The sides discussed support for Ukraine's European integration. Particular attention was paid to the work of the IBAR Task Force, a special working group established jointly with the European Commission to prepare a positive report on the fulfilment of the interim benchmarks (IBAR).

Ukraine co-chairs the group together with European Commissioner Marta Kos. Lithuania will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2027.

According to the Head of Government, Ukraine has ambitious goals for this period.

"I asked for additional contributions to the Energy Support Fund. Ukraine is open to sharing experience, both in protecting energy facilities and in the work of emergency crews," said Sergii Koretskyi.

Another area of cooperation was strengthening rail infrastructure and using the Port of Klaipeda for LNG imports and exports of Ukrainian cargo.

The Prime Minister thanked Lithuania for its support of Ukraine's defense sector. In particular, Lithuania allocates 0.25% of its GDP to assisting Ukraine every year.

Sergii Koretskyi expressed gratitude to Speaker Juozas Olekas and the Lithuanian people for their unwavering solidarity, friendship and partnership.