Lithuania–Uzbekistan relations

Lithuania–Uzbekistan relations
Map indicating locations of Lithuania and Uzbekistan

Lithuania
Uzbekistan

Lithuania–Uzbekistan relations refer to the bilateral relations between Lithuania and Uzbekistan. Diplomatic ties were established on August 5, 1992.[1] Lithuania is accredited to Uzbekistan though its embassy in Astana.[2] Uzbekistan is accredited to Lithuania through its embassy in Riga.[3] Both countries were formerly part of the Soviet Union. Uzbekistan recognized the independence of Lithuania on September 30, 1991.[4] Both nations are apart of OSCE.

History

On July 10, 2023, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan formalized tourism and cultural exchanges between the two nations, Lithuania government representatives helped with this. Lithuanians are interested in Uzbekistan.[5]

On July 11, 2025, in Vilnius, the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding, which includes cooperation of the two nations between combating and preventing corruption, training programs between the two, and for European practices to take place in Uzbekistan.[6]

From August 18–22, 2025, a study tour was held in Vilnius, by an Uzbek health and finance delegation consisting of 15 members, which studied the universal health insurance of Lithuania.[7]

In April 2026, Tadas Valys, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania travelled to Tashkent for the third round of the Third EU–Central Asia Economic Forum, and met with Uzbek Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade, Akram Aliev, they both discussed trade expansion.[8][9][10]

Trade

In 2024, Lithuania exported USD $119 million worth of packaged medicaments to Uzbekistan.

In the same year, Uzbekistan exported USD $97 million worth of planes and helicopters to Lithuania.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Media, Fresh. "Uzbekistan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania". Uzbekistan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  2. ↑ Media, Fresh. "EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, TO THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN, TO THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC AND TO THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN | Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Kazakhstan". EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA TO THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, TO THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN, TO THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC AND TO THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN | Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  3. ↑ "List of Uzbekistan embassies and consulates near Lithuania". embassies.net. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  4. ↑ Media, Fresh. "Uzbekistan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania". Uzbekistan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  5. ↑ "Uzbekistan - Lithuania: cooperation in the field of culture and tourism is developing". YuzNews. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  6. ↑ "Uzbekistan - EU Integrity Partnership: Summer School in Latvia and Bilateral Accord with Lithuania | EEAS". www.eeas.europa.eu. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  7. ↑ "Uzbekistan delegation completed study tour to Lithuania to advance health financing reforms". P4H Network. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  8. ↑ "Uzbekistan, Lithuania Seek to Boost Trade Ties". caspianpost.com. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  9. ↑ "Uzbekistan and Lithuania Discuss Strengthening Economic Cooperation on the Sidelines of the EU–Central Asia Forum". Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  10. ↑ "Uzbekistan, Lithuania Seek to Boost Trade Ties". caspianpost.com. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
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