Lithuania Proposes New Cooperation Plan with Taiwan; Ministry of Foreign Affairs Actively Reviewing
Lithuania has proposed a new cooperation plan with Taiwan, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively reviewing. Taiwan and Lithuania share democratic values and have deepened collaboration in laser, semiconductor, and finance sectors. Taiwan has invested over 16.8 million euros and provided 21 million euros in loans to Lithuania through various funds. Bilateral trade continues to grow, with Taiwan's imports from Lithuania increasing by 63.47% and exports by 13.6% in 2025.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a regular press conference this morning, where Huang Chun-yao mentioned that reports indicated Lithuania recently proposed a cooperation plan to Taiwan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indeed received a suggestion for a cooperation document from Lithuania.
Huang Chun-yao pointed out that Taiwan and Lithuania are partners who share the values of freedom and democracy. Since the establishment of their respective offices, both sides have continuously deepened various collaborations in democratic resilience, including in the laser, semiconductor, and financial fields. To sustain the momentum of bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely studying and promoting concrete cooperation plans for the future, but it requires time for careful consideration. They will also engage in subsequent consultations with Lithuania from a positive perspective.
Media also inquired about Taiwan's investment in Lithuania seemingly not meeting expectations. Huang Chun-yao explained that in recent years, Taiwan has made three major investment projects (fintech, biotech, and laser) in Lithuania through different mechanisms, such as the Central and Eastern European Investment Fund and the Central and Eastern European Financing Fund, totaling over 16.8 million euros.
Huang Chun-yao added that Taiwan has also provided loans totaling 21 million euros for eight cases to encourage companies from both sides to invest, operate, or trade in Lithuania. Additionally, bilateral trade continues to grow, with Taiwan's imports from Lithuania reaching approximately 60 million US dollars in 2025, a 63.47% increase from 2024, and Taiwan's exports to Lithuania reaching 105 million US dollars, a 13.6% increase from 2024. These figures demonstrate the continuous promotion of bilateral investment and trade, with results gradually emerging.
Huang Chun-yao emphasized that before Taiwan and Lithuania established representative offices, there was not much mutual understanding between the two sides and their businesses. After several years of government promotion and encouragement, results are gradually becoming apparent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also encourages Taiwanese enterprises to consider investing in Lithuania and promoting bilateral trade. (Edited by Chang Chun-mao) 1150407
Huang Chun-yao pointed out that Taiwan and Lithuania are partners who share the values of freedom and democracy. Since the establishment of their respective offices, both sides have continuously deepened various collaborations in democratic resilience, including in the laser, semiconductor, and financial fields. To sustain the momentum of bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely studying and promoting concrete cooperation plans for the future, but it requires time for careful consideration. They will also engage in subsequent consultations with Lithuania from a positive perspective.
Media also inquired about Taiwan's investment in Lithuania seemingly not meeting expectations. Huang Chun-yao explained that in recent years, Taiwan has made three major investment projects (fintech, biotech, and laser) in Lithuania through different mechanisms, such as the Central and Eastern European Investment Fund and the Central and Eastern European Financing Fund, totaling over 16.8 million euros.
Huang Chun-yao added that Taiwan has also provided loans totaling 21 million euros for eight cases to encourage companies from both sides to invest, operate, or trade in Lithuania. Additionally, bilateral trade continues to grow, with Taiwan's imports from Lithuania reaching approximately 60 million US dollars in 2025, a 63.47% increase from 2024, and Taiwan's exports to Lithuania reaching 105 million US dollars, a 13.6% increase from 2024. These figures demonstrate the continuous promotion of bilateral investment and trade, with results gradually emerging.
Huang Chun-yao emphasized that before Taiwan and Lithuania established representative offices, there was not much mutual understanding between the two sides and their businesses. After several years of government promotion and encouragement, results are gradually becoming apparent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also encourages Taiwanese enterprises to consider investing in Lithuania and promoting bilateral trade. (Edited by Chang Chun-mao) 1150407