Finland–Lithuania relations
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Finland–Lithuania relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Finland and the Republic of Lithuania. Both countries are full members of the COE, CBSS, NB8, EU, NATO, Eurozone and Joint Expeditionary Force.
History
Finland recognised Lithuania's independence de facto on November 14, 1919, and de jure on October 14, 1921.
Finland recognised Lithuania's independence on 28 August 1991, and the two countries started diplomatic relations the very same day. Finland is a key partner and neighbour to Lithuania, with the countries pursuing active cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, regional, information security, to name a few. Currently, there are 11 bilateral agreements regulating the relationship between Lithuania and Finland different fields.[1] In July 2022, the Lithuania fully approved Finland's application for NATO membership.[2]
High-level visits
High-level visits from Finland to Lithuania
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö:
- May 2013[3]
- February 2018[4]
- July 2023, Niinistö attended 2023 Vilnius NATO summit.[5]
High-level visits from Lithuania to Finland
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda:
- November 2019
- September 2025, Attended the EuroBasket 2025 Group B game between Finland and Lithuania.[6]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Finland has an embassy in Vilnius and an honorary consulate in Klaipėda.
- Lithuania has an embassy in Helsinki.
See also
References
- ^ "Suomija | Dvišalės sutartys | Tarptautinės sutartys | Užsienio politika | Lietuvos Respublikos užsienio reikalų ministerija". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Lithuania ratifies Swedish, Finnish NATO accession protocols". LRT. 20 July 2022. Archived from the original on 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "President Niinistö to make state visit to Lithuania". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "President Niinistö attends Lithuanian Centennial Celebration". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "President Niinistö in Vilnius: In many respects, a historic NATO Summit". Office of the President of the Republic of Finland. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Suomijos ir Lietuvos rungtynėse apsilankęs Nausėda: daug tikėjimo mūsų vyrais" (in Lithuanian). 1 September 2025.