TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Lithuania will not accept unilateral demands from China in efforts to improve bilateral ties and will continue advancing concrete cooperation with Taiwan, Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said.

Budrys made the remarks after President Gitanas Nauseda convened a foreign and security meeting on Thursday with the prime minister, parliament speaker, foreign minister, and defense minister, per CNA. He said the meeting helped reinforce a consistent foreign policy line.

In an interview with Lithuanian National Radio and Television, Budrys said Lithuania’s diplomatic stance is unified and guided by clear standards and objectives, dismissing suggestions of internal divisions over China and Taiwan policy.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene recently described the 2021 decision to allow the establishment of a “Taiwan” representative office as a mistake and raised the possibility of renaming it the “Taipei Representative Office,” sparking debate at home and abroad.

Budrys acknowledged that some past decisions had been less than ideal but said they were matters of history. The current government must assess its options and decide on a forward-looking course, he said.

He said the Foreign Ministry will coordinate with the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and other agencies to reach agreements with Taiwan, particularly in economic and cultural fields.

On China, Budrys said the government seeks to elevate diplomatic relations, restore consular services, and resume regular exchanges. The process is complex and will take time, he said.