U.S. Treasury Secretary meets Lithuanian Foreign Minister to discuss economic and security collaboration

Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States - U.S. Department of the Treasury
Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States - U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on November 10 in Washington. The discussions focused on ongoing cooperation between the United States and Lithuania, particularly in areas related to economic development and national security.

During the meeting, Secretary Bessent emphasized the importance of Europe maintaining efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, “Secretary Bessent also underscored the Administration’s expectation that Europe continues to take steps towards ending the war in Ukraine.”

No further details were provided regarding specific initiatives or agreements resulting from this conversation.



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