On May 26, in Vilnius, Commander of the Bundeswehr Joint Force Command Lieutenant General Alexander Sollfrank was welcomed by Chief of the Defence Staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas. The Lithuanian and German delegations discussed military threats, readiness to respond to them and defence plans. Preparations for the upcoming regional exercise this autumn was one of the highlights of the meeting.
“We are working closely with our German NATO Allies to organize our defence separately and together, exchange information and improve each other’s awareness. We are ready if we know each other’s capability, readiness and can rely on each other. The Bundeswehr is right here with us in Lithuania, and we are deeply grateful for your sacrifice,” said Lt Gen R. Baltrėnas.
The Federal Republic of German and Lithuania solemnly activated the Bundeswehr’s 45 Brigade Litauen for Lithuania at a ceremony in Vilnius. It is the first German Brigade to be stationed outside of Germany’s territory in a substantial step towards a stronger security and more stability in the whole region.
The objective of the Defence Staff is to support the designated functions of the Chief of Defence to ensure strategic command and control over the Armed Forces. The Defence Staff assists the Chief of Defence with strategic planning, command and control and oversight of armed protection of the state, armed defence and other military missions.
