HomeCountries & Areas…Lithuania hide Lithuania Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Lithuania U.S.-Lithuania Relations U.S. Assistance to Lithuania Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Lithuania Relations The U.S. and Lithuania share a history as valued Allies and strong partners. The United States established diplomatic relations with Lithuania in 1922, following its declaration of independence during World War I. Lithuania was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940 during World War II. In 1990, Lithuania proclaimed its renewed independence and international recognition followed. The United States The U.S. and Lithuania share a history as valued Allies and strong partners. The United States established diplomatic relations with Lithuania in 1922, following its declaration of independence during World War I. Lithuania was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940 during World War II. In 1990, Lithuania proclaimed its renewed independence and international recognition followed. The United States never recognized the forcible incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union, and it views the present Government of Lithuania as the legal continuation of the interwar republic. Collapse U.S.-Lithuania Relations Read more about U.S.-Lithuania Relations U.S. Assistance to Lithuania In FY 2019, the United States provided Lithuania with approximately $88 million in security assistance to help Lithuania develop defensive capabilities, increase the NATO interoperability of its forces, and educate its military officers. Bilateral Economic Relations Lithuania is a dynamic European economy with growing commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses. In 2018, the United States was Lithuania’s 5th largest export partner, with more than USD 1.9 billion in total trade. Steps undertaken during the country’s accession to the EU and NATO, and later to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, helped improve Lithuania’s legal, tax, and Lithuania is a dynamic European economy with growing commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses. In 2018, the United States was Lithuania’s 5th largest export partner, with more than USD 1.9 billion in total trade. Steps undertaken during the country’s accession to the EU and NATO, and later to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, helped improve Lithuania’s legal, tax, and customs systems, which has aided economic and commercial sector development. Lithuania ranked 14th (out of 190 countries) in the 2019 World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report. The United States and Lithuania have signed an agreement on bilateral trade and intellectual property protection and a bilateral investment treaty. Lithuania participates in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for certain business or tourism purposes for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications Highlights February 29, 2024 Vilnius, Lithuania: American International School of Vilnius: 2024 Special Needs Profile February 15, 2024 Lithuania National Day November 3, 2023 Vilnius, Lithuania: American International School of Vilnius: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet October 10, 2023 October 10 briefing with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) July 11, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken And German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Before Their Meeting VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Lithuania