2025/07/07
Ministry of National Defense: Minister Wellington Koo Meets Lithuanian Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group Delegation, Emphasizes Deepening Taiwan-Lithuania Defence Cooperation
Ministry of National Defense Press Release
Time: 1700 hours, July 7, 2025
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo today (July 7) morning met with the delegation of Lithuanian parliamentarians led by the Chairman of the Taiwan Friendship Group, Ruslanas Baranovas, representing the Ministry of National Defense in sincerely welcoming the visit of the friendly delegation, expressing gratitude for Lithuania’s long-standing firm support for Taiwan’s democratic development and international participation, and looking forward to further deepening bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields in the future.
In his address, the Minister stated that both Lithuania and Taiwan are countries facing threats from authoritarian neighboring states, and at a time when China and Russia are increasingly expanding their military power projection and ambitions, the two countries must continue to strengthen their self-defense capabilities to ensure sovereignty, security, and the well-being of their people.
Minister Koo noted that, since 2022, with strong support from both governments, Taiwan and Lithuania have engaged in close exchanges and made progress in areas such as cybersecurity, defense industries, mobilization mechanisms, and strategic communication.
Minister Koo further emphasized that Lithuania is a steadfast ally of Taiwan in upholding democratic values, not only publicly expressing support for Taiwan in international forums but also consistently advocating for the legitimate right of sovereign nations to choose their own paths and values, fully demonstrating its firm stance on liberal democracy. Chairman Baranovas, leading the Taiwan Friendship Group in the Lithuanian parliament, has long supported Taiwan, playing a key role in promoting Taiwan-Lithuania security cooperation, for which the Ministry of National Defense expresses its deep gratitude.
Minister Koo concluded by stating that, in the face of threats from the Chinese Communist Party, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities and maintain its resolute determination to protect the nation and its people, while also working hand in hand with Lithuania to advance defense cooperation, deepen shared values of democracy, freedom, and human rights, enhance defense resilience, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.