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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Kęstutis Budrys was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 2 October 1980. He attended the [[Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science]], earning a master’s degree in political science in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/k-budrys-vsd-direktoriaus-pavaduotoju-paskirtas-antrai-kadencijai-56-1339642|title=K.Budrys VSD direktoriaus pavaduotoju paskirtas antrai kadencijai|work=[[15min]]|date=9 February 2022|language=lt}}</ref>
Kęstutis Budrys was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 2 October 1980. He graduated from the [[Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science]] in 2004 with a master’s degree in political science.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/k-budrys-vsd-direktoriaus-pavaduotoju-paskirtas-antrai-kadencijai-56-1339642|title=K.Budrys VSD direktoriaus pavaduotoju paskirtas antrai kadencijai|work=[[15min]]|date=9 February 2022|language=lt}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== State Security Department ===
=== State Security Department ===
Budrys began his career in the [[State Security Department of Lithuania]] in 2002 as an inspector. Over time, he advanced to senior inspector, head of department, and deputy head of the board.<ref name="VZ">{{cite web|url=https://www.vz.lt/2015/06/30/vsd-vadovo-pavaduotoju-paskirtas-budrys|title=VSD vadovo pavaduotoju paskirtas Budrys|work=[[Verslo žinios]]|date=30 June 2015|language=lt}}</ref>
Budrys began his career in the [[State Security Department of Lithuania]] in 2002 as an inspector. Over the years, he advanced to senior inspector, head of department, and deputy head of the board.<ref name="VZ">{{cite web|url=https://www.vz.lt/2015/06/30/vsd-vadovo-pavaduotoju-paskirtas-budrys|title=VSD vadovo pavaduotoju paskirtas Budrys|work=[[Verslo žinios]]|date=30 June 2015|language=lt}}</ref>


In 2015, he was appointed deputy director of the State Security Department, where he focused on counterintelligence and national security strategies. He was reappointed in 2020 for another five-year term.<ref name="VZ"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/k-budrys-vsd-direktoriaus-pavaduotoju-paskirtas-antrai-kadencijai-56-1339642|title=K.Budrys VSD direktoriaus pavaduotoju paskirtas antrai kadencijai|work=[[15min]]|date=9 February 2022|language=lt}}</ref>
In 2015, he was appointed deputy director of the State Security Department, focusing on counterintelligence and national security strategies. He was reappointed in 2020 for another five-year term.<ref name="VZ"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/k-budrys-vsd-direktoriaus-pavaduotoju-paskirtas-antrai-kadencijai-56-1339642|title=K.Budrys VSD direktoriaus pavaduotoju paskirtas antrai kadencijai|work=[[15min]]|date=9 February 2022|language=lt}}</ref>


=== Presidential Advisor ===
=== Presidential Advisor ===
From 2009 to 2015, Budrys served as an advisor to the [[President of Lithuania]], specializing in intelligence and defense policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oecd-events.org/gacif2023/speaker/b80f8daa-cff4-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/k-stutis-budrys|title=Kęstutis Budrys|publisher=[[OECD|OECD Events]]}}</ref> In 2014, he briefly acted as chief national security advisor following the resignation of Jonas Markevičius.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/prezidentura-palieka-vyriausiasis-patarejas-nacionaliniam-saugumui-j-markevicius-608294|title=Prezidentūrą palieka vyriausiasis patarėjas nacionaliniam saugumui J. Markevičius|work=[[:lt:Klaipėda (dienraštis)|Klaipėda]]|date=2 January 2014|language=lt}}</ref>
From 2009 to 2015, Budrys served as an advisor to the [[President of Lithuania]], specializing in intelligence and defense policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oecd-events.org/gacif2023/speaker/b80f8daa-cff4-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/k-stutis-budrys|title=Kęstutis Budrys|publisher=[[OECD|OECD Events]]}}</ref> In 2014, he briefly acted as chief national security advisor following the resignation of Jonas Markevičius.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://klaipeda.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/prezidentura-palieka-vyriausiasis-patarejas-nacionaliniam-saugumui-j-markevicius-608294|title=Prezidentūrą palieka vyriausiasis patarėjas nacionaliniam saugumui J. Markevičius|work=[[:lt:Klaipėda (dienraštis)|Klaipėda]]|date=2 January 2014|language=lt}}</ref>


In 2022, he became the chief national security advisor, advising the president on NATO policies, cyber defense, and countering hybrid threats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/pokyciai-prezidenturoje-iseinanti-nacionalinio-saugumo-grupes-vadova-d-kuliesiu-keicia-k-budrys-56-1640094|title=Pokyčiai prezidentūroje: išeinantį Nacionalinio saugumo grupės vadovą D.Kuliešių keičia K.Budrys|work=[[15min]]|date=9 February 2022|language=lt}}</ref>
In 2022, he was appointed chief national security advisor, where he advised on NATO policies, cyber defense, and countering hybrid threats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/pokyciai-prezidenturoje-iseinanti-nacionalinio-saugumo-grupes-vadova-d-kuliesiu-keicia-k-budrys-56-1640094|title=Pokyčiai prezidentūroje: išeinantį Nacionalinio saugumo grupės vadovą D.Kuliešių keičia K.Budrys|work=[[15min]]|date=9 February 2022|language=lt}}</ref>


=== Minister of Foreign Affairs ===
=== Minister of Foreign Affairs ===
Budrys assumed office as Minister of Foreign Affairs on 12 December 2024, succeeding [[Gabrielius Landsbergis]].<ref name="armenpress"/> As Minister, he has prioritized:
Budrys assumed office as the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Lithuania)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] on 12 December 2024, succeeding [[Gabrielius Landsbergis]].<ref name="armenpress"/> As Minister, he has prioritized:


- Strengthening Lithuania's position within the European Union and NATO.
* Strengthening Lithuania's position within the [[European Union]] and [[NATO]].
- Fostering closer ties with Nordic and Baltic countries to enhance regional security.
* Fostering closer ties with Nordic and Baltic countries to enhance regional security.
- Addressing global security challenges, including Lithuania's response to hybrid threats from Russia and China.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2419657/aiskeja-ministru-pavardes-paluckas-ivardijo-sakaliene-ir-budri-i-vrm-kviecia-cesiuli|title=Aiškėja ministrų pavardės – Paluckas įvardijo Šakalienę ir Budrį, į VRM kviečia Cesiulį|publisher=[[Lithuanian National Radio and Television]]|date=21 November 2024|language=lt}}</ref>
* Addressing global security challenges, including Lithuania's response to hybrid threats from [[Russia]] and [[China]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2419657/aiskeja-ministru-pavardes-paluckas-ivardijo-sakaliene-ir-budri-i-vrm-kviecia-cesiuli|title=Aiškėja ministrų pavardės – Paluckas įvardijo Šakalienę ir Budrį, į VRM kviečia Cesiulį|publisher=[[Lithuanian National Radio and Television]]|date=21 November 2024|language=lt}}</ref>


His tenure has been characterized by efforts to modernize Lithuania's diplomatic service, strengthen energy security partnerships, and advocate for Ukraine's integration into the European Union.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.politico.eu/article/lithuania-foreign-affairs-strategy-budrys/|title=Lithuania's foreign strategy under Kęstutis Budrys|date=20 December 2024|publisher=[[Politico]]}}</ref>
His tenure has been characterized by efforts to modernize Lithuania's diplomatic service, strengthen energy security partnerships, and advocate for [[Ukraine]]'s integration into the [[European Union]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.politico.eu/article/lithuania-foreign-affairs-strategy-budrys/|title=Lithuania's foreign strategy under Kęstutis Budrys|date=20 December 2024|publisher=[[Politico]]}}</ref>


== Legacy and Impact ==
== Legacy and Impact ==

Revision as of 17:44, 24 December 2024

Kęstutis Budrys
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Incumbent
Assumed office
12 December 2024
Prime MinisterGintautas Paluckas
Preceded byGabrielius Landsbergis
Personal details
Born (1980-10-02) 2 October 1980 (age 44)
Vilnius, Lithuania
Political partyIndependent
Alma materVilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science (MA)

Kęstutis Budrys (born 2 October 1980) is a Lithuanian politician, diplomat, and security expert who has been serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 12 December 2024.[1][2] Known for his expertise in national security, Budrys has played a pivotal role in strengthening Lithuania's intelligence, defense, and foreign policy frameworks.

Early life and education

Kęstutis Budrys was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 2 October 1980. He graduated from the Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science in 2004 with a master’s degree in political science.[3]

Career

State Security Department

Budrys began his career in the State Security Department of Lithuania in 2002 as an inspector. Over the years, he advanced to senior inspector, head of department, and deputy head of the board.[4]

In 2015, he was appointed deputy director of the State Security Department, focusing on counterintelligence and national security strategies. He was reappointed in 2020 for another five-year term.[4][5]

Presidential Advisor

From 2009 to 2015, Budrys served as an advisor to the President of Lithuania, specializing in intelligence and defense policy.[6] In 2014, he briefly acted as chief national security advisor following the resignation of Jonas Markevičius.[7]

In 2022, he was appointed chief national security advisor, where he advised on NATO policies, cyber defense, and countering hybrid threats.[8]

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Budrys assumed office as the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 12 December 2024, succeeding Gabrielius Landsbergis.[1] As Minister, he has prioritized:

  • Strengthening Lithuania's position within the European Union and NATO.
  • Fostering closer ties with Nordic and Baltic countries to enhance regional security.
  • Addressing global security challenges, including Lithuania's response to hybrid threats from Russia and China.[9]

His tenure has been characterized by efforts to modernize Lithuania's diplomatic service, strengthen energy security partnerships, and advocate for Ukraine's integration into the European Union.[10]

Legacy and Impact

Budrys is recognized for his contributions to Lithuania’s national security and foreign relations. His initiatives have strengthened Lithuania’s geopolitical influence in Europe and its role in shaping NATO’s security agenda.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference armenpress was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Susipažinkite su nauja Vyriausybe: galutinis ministrų sąrašas ir trumpa dosjė". Delfi (in Lithuanian). 12 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  3. ^ "K.Budrys VSD direktoriaus pavaduotoju paskirtas antrai kadencijai". 15min (in Lithuanian). 9 February 2022.
  4. ^ a b "VSD vadovo pavaduotoju paskirtas Budrys". Verslo žinios (in Lithuanian). 30 June 2015.
  5. ^ "K.Budrys VSD direktoriaus pavaduotoju paskirtas antrai kadencijai". 15min (in Lithuanian). 9 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Kęstutis Budrys". OECD Events.
  7. ^ "Prezidentūrą palieka vyriausiasis patarėjas nacionaliniam saugumui J. Markevičius". Klaipėda (in Lithuanian). 2 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Pokyčiai prezidentūroje: išeinantį Nacionalinio saugumo grupės vadovą D.Kuliešių keičia K.Budrys". 15min (in Lithuanian). 9 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Aiškėja ministrų pavardės – Paluckas įvardijo Šakalienę ir Budrį, į VRM kviečia Cesiulį" (in Lithuanian). Lithuanian National Radio and Television. 21 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Lithuania's foreign strategy under Kęstutis Budrys". Politico. 20 December 2024.
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