Gabrielius Landsbergis
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Gabrielius Landsbergis served as Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2020 to 2024. Born under Soviet occupation, he witnessed Lithuania’s fight for independence, led by his grandfather Vytautas Landsbergis. Previously, Mr Landbergis served as a Member of the Lithuanian Parliament (2016-24), the Chairman of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (2015-2024), and a Member of the European Parliament (2014-16). Before this, Mr Landbergis worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (2002-2013) and the Chancellery of the President of Lithuania. In 2007, he joined the staff of the Lithuanian Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Landsbergis positioned Lithuania as a global advocate for freedom, strongly supporting Ukraine, expanding ties in the Indo-Pacific, and backing democratic movements in Moldova, Georgia, and Taiwan. Known for his bold statements, he gained international recognition through media appearances on CNN, HardTalk, and Bloomberg and speeches in Brussels and the US. Since leaving politics in 2024, he has continued to challenge authoritarianism, preparing publications for 2025 and engaging with global audiences.
Updated: March 27, 2025