Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald S. Moultrie met with the Lithuanian Minister of National Defence, Arvydas Anušauskas, on December 16, 2022. The two leaders affirmed the close cooperation between the United States and Lithuania and discussed the importance of sharing intelligence to inform leaders on topics of mutual interest. Under Secretary Moultrie expressed his appreciation for Lithuania’s role as a strategic intelligence partner and for their leadership as a valued NATO ally. The two leaders agreed to explore future intelligence and security cooperation topics such as great power competition and transboundary issues to include Arctic security and climate change.