Former President Tsai Ing-wen reaffirmed the strength of the Taiwan–Lithuania democratic partnership during her visit to Vilnius on Saturday. She met with Lithuanian lawmakers who support closer ties with Taiwan.
At a formal dinner, Tsai thanked Lithuania for its unwavering support. She emphasized the importance of shared democratic values between both countries. Despite the distance, she said, Taiwan and Lithuania have become strong allies.
Tsai noted that friendship grows through mutual understanding and common experiences. She praised Lithuania’s courage in standing up for democracy. Both countries, she said, are united against authoritarian threats.
Over recent years, Taiwan and Lithuania have boosted cooperation across many sectors. These include trade, education, and emerging technologies. Tsai believes that this growing cooperation reflects a deeper, values-based alliance.
During her remarks, Tsai called the Taiwan–Lithuania democratic partnership a symbol of global democratic resilience. She also urged both countries to keep working together to advance freedom and peace.
Lithuanian lawmaker Ruslanas Baranovas echoed Tsai’s sentiments. He leads the Lithuanian Parliament’s Taiwan Friendship Group. Baranovas compared Taiwan’s struggle with that of Ukraine, pointing to external threats from China.
He said every nation should choose its own future without foreign pressure. He stressed that Taiwan’s right to exist and thrive must be respected. Baranovas pledged Lithuania’s continued support for Taiwan.
Tsai’s visit to Lithuania forms part of a broader European outreach. She will speak at Vilnius University about democracy and global cooperation. She also plans to meet former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite.
Later, Tsai will head to Copenhagen. She will speak at the eighth Copenhagen Democracy Summit. The Alliance of Democracies invited her to share Taiwan’s experience.
Throughout the trip, Tsai remains focused on deepening the Taiwan–Lithuania democratic partnership and promoting unity among democratic nations.
