On the evening of May 10th Vilnius airport The United States government aircraft Boeing C-40 Clipper, marked with the official JAV symbolism and inscription United States of AmericaImportant members of the US Congress, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, arrived in Lithuania on this aircraft.
As first reported by the news portal "15min", photos from the airport were shared by readers. They captured the US government plane, which arrived in London from the United States on May 8, and from there on May 10 - to Vilnius. Lina Beišinė, a representative of Lithuanian Airports, confirmed to the portal "Delfi" that the visit lasted until Monday, May 12.
Today the plane from Vilnius airport rose at 11:25 a.m.
The delegation includes influential members of the US Congress: Republicans Ken Calvert, David Rouzer, Jake Ellzey, and Democrats Betty McCollum and Ed Case. This visit is considered an important diplomatic signal, revealing the consistent attention of the US to the Baltic region and the role of Lithuania in the international security architecture.
Although the official agenda of the visit was not widely publicized, it is known that members of the US delegation met with Lithuanian politicians. Among them was Laurynas Kasčiūnas, chairman of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) party and Minister of National Defense. It cannot be ruled out that issues of defense cooperation, support for Ukraine, and preparations for the upcoming NATO for the summit.
The visit of the US Congress members to Lithuania comes amid geopolitical tensions and is therefore considered a significant diplomatic and strategic step. It is further evidence that the relationship between Lithuania and the United States remains strong, consistent, and mutually important.
