The President: The German brigade in Lithuania will enhance security across the region
President of the Republic of Lithuania
April 25, 2024
On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with the leadership of the German brigade's initial command element and visited the brigade's headquarters in Vilnius. The Head of State and the commander of the German brigade element in Lithuania, Col André Hastenrath, discussed the progress and plans for the deployment of capabilities, as well as the cooperation between Lithuania and Germany in the preparatory work.
The President welcomed the arrival of the initial element of the German brigade in Lithuania, which marks the beginning of the brigade's deployment and is the result of successful political and military bilateral cooperation.
"Germany's decision to deploy a brigade in Lithuania is an example of leadership and strong commitment to collective defense. We welcome this step by our allies and, as a host nation, we are ready to create the best possible conditions for German soldiers and their families while they are stationed in our country. I am confident that the German brigade in Lithuania will enhance both our security and the security of the entire region," Gitanas Nausėda emphasized.
The President said that Lithuania will carry out all the necessary host nation preparations in order to receive the German brigade units and equipment on schedule. Gitanas Nausėda noted that building the necessary civilian infrastructure will allow Bundeswehr soldiers to bring their families to Lithuania.
The Head of State emphasized that the deployment of the German brigade in Lithuania is a unique precedent within NATO, which can serve as model for future efforts to bolster collective defense among allies.
The President's Communication Group
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