It is our mutual interest to work together, we will overcome the obstacles of "the Indo-Pacific isn't the North Atlantic". The mood at #NATOSummit in Vilnius was clear - "security is not regional, security is global".

Hosted by JFSS, 🇯🇵 Japanese politicians simulate a response to a possible Taiwan crisis. The main narrative - Taiwan's contingency is Japan's contingency. Among observers 🇹🇼🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇮🇱🇹.

Remote meeting with 鬼木　誠, Chairman of the National Security Committee 🇯🇵 Topics discussed: parliamentary dialogue between 🇱🇹 and 🇯🇵, cooperation with #NATO, strengthening cyber security, combating disinformation, increasing support for 🇺🇦 Margiris Abukevicius

Opening of a new political season in Tokyo with senator 松川るい =自民党= discussing 🇯🇵🇱🇹 bilateral defence cooperation, further military support to Ukraine (#DeminingCoalition) and deterrence of China.

🇱🇹🇯🇵 Comparing notes on #cybersecurity and support to #Ukraine (#DeminingCoaltition). First meeting with newly appointed 🇯🇵 Deputy National Security Adviser Keiichi Ichikawa.

On Sep 21, the 2nd Japan-Lithuania bilateral security consultation was held in #Vilnius. They exchanged views on regional affairs, defense policy of both nations and defense cooperation & exchanges. #JMOD/#JSDF further strengthens the cooperation with #Lithuania. 🇯🇵🇱🇹

Sep 21, Director General MIURA visited Ministry of National Defence of #Lithuania and paid a courtesy call on Minister of National Defence ANUŠAUSKAS. He stated 🇯🇵 will continue to promote defense cooperation & exchanges to further deepen 🇯🇵🇱🇹 relations as Strategic Partner.

Met with a former Defence Minister and a leading LDP defence figure 小野寺 五典 Onodera and had a very comprehensive exchange on the security threats facing Japan 🇯🇵 and Lithuania 🇱🇹

🇱🇹🇯🇵 Defence cooperation between #Lithuania and #Japan is maturing. This week Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces and Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 signed a first ever defence cooperation agreement. We will work together on #cybersecurity, response to #hybrid threats and other #defence cooperation areas.

With a group of like-minded colleagues visited 7th Fleet in Yokosuka. Interesting discussions about global and regional security. Deterrence is a collective effort.

It is official - 🇯🇵Japan will join the 🇱🇹Lithuania-led #DeminingCoalition to support 🇺🇦Ukraine. Yet another Japan's commitment and contribution to the European security and Ukrainian victory. Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 #RamsteinFormat

Tokyo, 24.02.2024. Razom do peremogi! 🇱🇹🇺🇦 Whatever victory takes!

Meeting a good friend of Lithuania and a big supporter of closer 🇯🇵🇱🇹relations, including on security and defence field.

From Vilnius to Washington Summit - what is the role of NATO in Indo-Pacific region and what it takes to deter autocratic regimes. A very like-minded discussion in Tokyo hosted by LT and US Embassies 🇯🇵🇱🇹🇺🇸 Egidijus Meilūnas ジョージ・グラス駐日米国大使

China is a primary source of malicious cyber activities. 🇱🇹 led Regional Cyber Defence Centre (RCDC) together with its partners from #IndoPacific delivers an important contribution on how to recognise and respond to China's cyber threats. nksc.lt/doc/rkgc/How-T…

5 days in Australia with MOD delegation - Sydney Dialogue, Cyber Champions Summit, meetings with Departments of Defence, Home and Foreign Affairs, visit to Australia's Cyber Security Agency. 🇱🇹🇦🇺 security and defence cooperation is well on track. Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 Defence Australia

Lithuania-born "Cyber Champions" carries on. Last year Vilnius🇱🇹 passed a baton to Sydney🇦🇺, it is now passed further to Seoul🇰🇷. It is a like-minded network bringing #NATO and #Indo-Pacific partners together to discuss #cyber challenges and responses Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 NATO

Glad to see the first bilateral 🇱🇹🇯🇵 cyber dialogue taking place in Vilnius. Much to discuss, number of areas to work together. These types of dialogues are important to build a momentum and to give a direction. MOFA of Japan Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹

On the sidlines of Munich Security Conference earthquake Lithuania 🇱🇹 and Japan 🇯🇵 discussed how to increase defence cooperation, including our support to Ukraine. 🇱🇹🤝🇯🇵 #StandWithUkraine

Discussion on Ukraine 🇺🇦, Taiwan 🇹🇼 and US 🇺🇸 role with Takashi Endo, Chair of the Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives, Japan 🇱🇹🤝🇯🇵