{"id":1876174,"date":"2026-04-10T17:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876174"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:23:53","slug":"lithuania-and-azerbaijan-expand-business-ties-with-focus-on-energy-trade-and-eu-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876174","title":{"rendered":"Lithuania and Azerbaijan expand business ties with focus on energy, trade and EU connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/74\/85\/1200x675_cmsv2_0f2ed97a-628a-5e88-81ef-39d729f52fa8-9717485.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2885288-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2885288\" data-cid=\"9717997\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885288-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/79\/97\/189x106_cmsv2_25ebf85b-9c80-5e94-b860-dfb6ef0f905b-9717997.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People gathering around a giant version of Risk on display\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    No Comment<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Italy: From Go to Monopoly, board games bridge generations\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885294-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2885294\" data-cid=\"9718015\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885294-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/80\/15\/189x106_cmsv2_470e737a-125c-5a9b-b627-c2948bb556b5-9718015.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Emergency services at the site of an impact following a rocket attack from Hezbollah\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    No Comment<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Israel: Hezbollah rocket from Lebanon strikes Safed, injuring several people\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885271-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2885271\" data-cid=\"9717776\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2885271-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/77\/76\/189x106_cmsv2_30be4f1c-724d-58a5-8fa5-28b8c2b11d8d-9717776.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People look at the Head of a Woman by Pablo Picasso, painted in 1941, in Paris, Friday, April 10, 2026, where the draw will be handled by auction house Christie's next week. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Culture news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Fancy a Picasso for\u00a0\u20ac100? 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class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          News<\/p>\n<p>                          World<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Lithuania and Azerbaijan expand business ties with focus on energy, trade and EU connectivity<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/74\/85\/1536x864_cmsv2_0f2ed97a-628a-5e88-81ef-39d729f52fa8-9717485.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginien\u0117 and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginien\u0117 and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">Office of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0Office of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspSaida Rustamova\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1775841833\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-04-10 19:23:53 +02:00\">10\/04\/2026 &#8211; 19:23 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay u-display-none\">\n<div id=\"js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\" class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup 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loading=\"lazy\"><span>Threads<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-threads.svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"threads\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"u-display-flex u-gap-1 u-show-for-mobile-only\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" alt=\"whatsapp\" loading=\"lazy\"><span>Whatsapp<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/vector\/social-icons\/article-redesign-whatsapp.svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"whatsapp\" class=\"u-show-for-desktop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        Lithuania is strengthening economic and political ties with Azerbaijan through Prime Minister Inga Ruginien\u0117\u2019s visit to Baku, focusing on energy, trade and transport connectivity, and aiming to deepen cooperation within the EU framework.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content js-article-content\">\n<p>Lithuania&#8217;s prime minister Inga Ruginien\u0117 visited Baku to develop Lithuania&#8217;s economic and political engagement with Azerbaijan through cooperation across energy, trade, security and transport connectivity, as both countries seek to strengthen sector-based ties between the South Caucasus and the European Union. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>During her visit to Baku, Prime Minister Inga Ruginien\u0117 stressed the importance of closer political and economic ties in a volatile geopolitical environment. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe key priority of visiting Azerbaijan is to stenghten our friendship because today when we have a very dynamic geopolitical situation, it is crutial to have more friends close to each other,&#8221; the Lithuanian leader said. <\/p>\n<p>She also underlined the breadth of cooperation between countries\u2019 ministries, spanning multiple sectors including energy, education, agriculture and defence. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach of our ministers has a lot of topics to speak with Azerbaijan\u2019s different sectors&#8217; ministers. We can start from energy then education also agriculture sector and defence,&#8221; Ruginien\u0117 said. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Security is important to both countries, so we are investing in defence a lot, and we know that Azerbaijan has improved technologies in that area,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sharing experience, sharing technologies, it is very, very important, and I think this is an area where we can have good discussions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The future is very strong friendship when you have a tough period it is very useful to have a friend whom you can call and support each other,&#8221; Ruginien\u0117 stated.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trade, energy and transport cooperation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Economic cooperation remains a central pillar of bilateral relations, with both sides exploring opportunities to expand trade and cooperation in logistics, agriculture, digital services and industrial development. <\/p>\n<p>Azerbaijan\u2019s role as a regional transit hub connecting Europe and Asia remains seen as strategically important to Lithuanian economic interests. <\/p>\n<p>Energy remains one of the most significant areas of cooperation, particularly in the context of European energy diversification efforts. <\/p>\n<p>Alongside traditional energy supplies, discussions are increasingly focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency and green transition technologies. <\/p>\n<p>Transport connectivity is also gaining importance, particularly through the development of the Middle Corridor, seen as a key East\u2013West logistical gateway, as part of the long-term connectivity engagement between the South Caucasus and the EU. <\/p>\n<p>Azerbaijan\u2019s position as a regional hub connecting Europe and Asia continues to be highlighted as a strategic opportunity for Lithuanian businesses seeking access to wider markets. <\/p>\n<p>Lithuania&#8217;s ambassador to Baku K\u0119stutis Va\u0161kelevi\u010dius told Euronews on Thursday that Vilnius will push for broader engagement with Azerbaijan during Lithuania&#8217;s next EU presidency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLithuania as a member of European Union contributes a lot, and for us the dialogue between EU and Azerbaijan is a very important one,&#8221; Va\u0161kelevi\u010dius said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNext year, 2027, Lithuania will be President of EU Council and we try to use this momentum and this time to further strengthen and advance European union and Azerbaijan relations, which is very important for both, for EU and Azerbaijan,\u201d the ambassador said.<\/p>\n<p>Energy remains one of the most important areas of collaboration, particularly in the context of Europe\u2019s diversification strategy. <\/p>\n<p>Azerbaijan\u2019s role as an established energy supplier to European markets continues to underpin bilateral ties. <\/p>\n<p>Alongside traditional energy cooperation, both sides are increasingly discussing opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green technologies, all aligned with broader EU climate and transition goals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                          Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-you-might-also-like\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-you-might-also-like\">\n<h2 class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__title\">\n        Read more<br \/>\n      <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO&#8217;s eastern flank<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  Tusk on Budapest leaks to Moscow: Lithuania requested Hungary&#8217;s exclusion from NATO meeting<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  Global leaders discuss cooperation and governance at international forum<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"perf-cv-auto\">\n<ul id=\"adb-article-tags\" class=\"c-tags-list\">\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<p>    Lithuania<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<p>    Baku<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<p>    Azerbaijan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"o-article-newsy__aside\">\n<div class=\"c-ad-wrapper o-article-newsy__aside__content-1\" data-ad-name=\"adzone-halfpage\">\n<div class=\"c-ad c-ad-halfpage u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-top-stories\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-top-stories\">\n<h2 class=\"c-top-stories__title\">Top stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-top-stories__item\">\n<article id=\"abe-2884829-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 m-modeXL-2 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884829\" data-cid=\"9715437\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2884829-label-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/70\/35\/20\/320x180_cmsv2_48e32de6-387d-5a20-b7f6-477c94a545ca-9703520.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People walk next to a campaign poster which reads, &quot;They're a risk. 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Turkey&#8217;s trade minister says<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884943-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884943\" data-cid=\"9716044\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Iran rules out restriction on enrichment programme, nuclear chief says<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Lithuania&#8217;s prime minister Inga Ruginien\u0117 visited Baku to develop Lithuania&#8217;s economic and political engagement with Azerbaijan through cooperation across energy, trade, security and transport connectivity, as both countries seek to strengthen sector-based ties between the South Caucasus and the European Union.During her visit to Baku, Prime Minister Inga Ruginien\u0117 stressed the importance of closer political and economic ties in a volatile geopolitical environment.\u201cThe key priority of visiting Azerbaijan is to stenghten our friendship because today when we have a very dynamic geopolitical situation, it is crutial to have more friends close to each other,&#8221; the Lithuanian leader said.She also underlined the breadth of cooperation between countries\u2019 ministries, spanning multiple sectors including energy, education, agriculture and defence.\u201cEach of our ministers has a lot of topics to speak with Azerbaijan\u2019s different sectors&#8217; ministers. We can start from energy then education also agriculture sector and defence,&#8221; Ruginien\u0117 said.&#8221;Security is important to both countries, so we are investing in defence a lot, and we know that Azerbaijan has improved technologies in that area,&#8221; she explained.&#8221;Sharing experience, sharing technologies, it is very, very important, and I think this is an area where we can have good discussions.&#8221;&#8221;The future is very strong friendship when you have a tough period it is very useful to have a friend whom you can call and support each other,&#8221; Ruginien\u0117 stated.Trade, energy and transport cooperationEconomic cooperation remains a central pillar of bilateral relations, with both sides exploring opportunities to expand trade and cooperation in logistics, agriculture, digital services and industrial development.Azerbaijan\u2019s role as a regional transit hub connecting Europe and Asia remains seen as strategically important to Lithuanian economic interests.Energy remains one of the most significant areas of cooperation, particularly in the context of European energy diversification efforts.Alongside traditional energy supplies, discussions are increasingly focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency and green transition technologies.Transport connectivity is also gaining importance, particularly through the development of the Middle Corridor, seen as a key East\u2013West logistical gateway, as part of the long-term connectivity engagement between the South Caucasus and the EU.Azerbaijan\u2019s position as a regional hub connecting Europe and Asia continues to be highlighted as a strategic opportunity for Lithuanian businesses seeking access to wider markets.Lithuania&#8217;s ambassador to Baku K\u0119stutis Va\u0161kelevi\u010dius told Euronews on Thursday that Vilnius will push for broader engagement with Azerbaijan during Lithuania&#8217;s next EU presidency.\u201cLithuania as a member of European Union contributes a lot, and for us the dialogue between EU and Azerbaijan is a very important one,&#8221; Va\u0161kelevi\u010dius said.\u201cNext year, 2027, Lithuania will be President of EU Council and we try to use this momentum and this time to further strengthen and advance European union and Azerbaijan relations, which is very important for both, for EU and Azerbaijan,\u201d the ambassador said.Energy remains one of the most important areas of collaboration, particularly in the context of Europe\u2019s diversification strategy.Azerbaijan\u2019s role as an established energy supplier to European markets continues to underpin bilateral ties.Alongside traditional energy cooperation, both sides are increasingly discussing opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green technologies, all aligned with broader EU climate and transition goals.<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/10\/lithuania-and-azerbaijan-expand-business-ties-with-focus-on-energy-trade-and-eu-connectivi&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/74\/85\/1200x675_cmsv2_0f2ed97a-628a-5e88-81ef-39d729f52fa8-9717485.jpg&#8221;] No Comment Italy: From Go to Monopoly, board games bridge generations No Comment Israel: Hezbollah rocket from Lebanon strikes Safed, injuring several people Culture news Fancy a Picasso for\u00a0\u20ac100? 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