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Lithuania's readiness to host German brigade discussed with State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Defence

Republic of Lithuania - Ministry of National Defence

2023-10-04
International cooperation

October 4, Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas welcomed State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany Nils Hilmer on a visit in Lithuania to discuss deployment of the German brigade.

"We appreciate Germany's leadership and commitments in the region. You are our strategic partner. The decision to deploy a brigade-sized German unit in Lithuania on a permanent basis demonstrates your steadfast commitment to the security across the Baltic region. We expect to agree on the implementation of plans in detail by the end of the year," said sakė A. Anušauskas.

Minister walked the guest through the preparatory work done in Lithuania and the military infrastructure being developed which N. Hilmer also visited later.

"I assure you that all agencies of the Government are unanimous that creation of the best possible conditions for the permanent presence brigade in Lithuania is a priority. We have a fundamental military infrastructure development process ongoing, it encompasses full-fledged military bases, supply storage facilities and every other kind of military infrastructure. Lithuania invests particularly heavily in training infrastructure so that both Allied and Lithuanian troops have proper conditions to maintain readiness," said A. Anušauskas.

Germany is one of the key Allies to Lithuania whose contribution to regional security is especially substantial. Joint training and deployments to multinational operations, adherence to the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative are among major areas of the Lithuania-German cooperation.

Germany plays a critical role in modernizing the Lithuanian Armed Forces as well. Lithuania purchases the Vilkas IFVs, G-36 assault riffles and HK SFP9 pistols, 5-ton Arocs trucks, 155 mm PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers from German manufacturers.