Vice-Minister Mantvydas Bekešius joins the Ministry of Energy’s political team
Mantvydas Bekešius
Seasoned diplomat and security policy expert Mantvydas Bekešius will take up his post at the Ministry of Energy on 13 October. He will be responsible for energy security, strategic infrastructure and emergency preparedness.
‘Mantvydas Bekešius’s more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international security and crisis management are invaluable at this particularly important time for our country. The current geopolitical situation means that we must ensure not only infrastructure security, but also resilience and the rapid restoration of infrastructure, which requires expertise and decisive action. I am confident that Mr Bekešius’s experience will help us achieve strategically important energy objectives,’ said Minister of Energy Lukas Savickas.
Mr Bekešius has extensive experience in both the public sector and diplomatic service. Most recently, he served as Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the People’s Republic of China. Previously, he served as Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chief Adviser to the Speaker of the Seimas on foreign policy. He has also worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defence and took part in a special mission to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
‘Throughout my career, I have worked on a wide range of projects, including in the fields of security and defence. I am pleased to be joining the team and to apply my extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations to addressing strategic challenges related to Lithuania’s energy security and international agenda,’ said Mr Bekešius.
The incoming vice-minister is also actively involved in academic work and teaching – he is an associate professor of practice at the Institute of International and EU Law at Mykolas Romeris University, having previously spent many years teaching at the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania.
Mr Bekešius holds a master’s degree in law from Mykolas Romeris University and has undertaken further training at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany as well as through other international training programmes. In recognition of his diplomatic service and contributions, he has been awarded the NATO Civilian Medal and the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence Medal ‘For Distinction’.
Last updated: 13-10-2026
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