The announcement follows a strategic meeting of Lithuanian and US representative in Washington to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
"The United States reaffirmed strong support for Lithuania as a valued NATO Ally and partner in addressing many shared global challenges and opportunities, and in particular, those in the Indo-Pacific," Emily Horne, spokeswoman for the White House's National Security Council, said.
"Participants discussed their countries’ shared commitment to democratic values, human rights, and support for the international rules-based order. Both sides committed to pursuing enhanced cooperation, including on trade, investment, and supply chain resiliency; security and defense ties; and addressing challenges associated with emerging and disruptive technologies, as well as cyber and hybrid threats," she said.
The meeting was held as Lithuania is seeking US support amid its diplomatic dispute with China, sparked by Lithuania's deepening ties with Taiwan.
In recent years, Lithuania has expressed its wish to deepen ties with East Asian countries and diverse markets to reduce dependence on China.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, who led the strategic dialogue on the Lithuania side, said after the Washington meeting that he appreciated the US' expertise support that would help Lithuania to establish and develop ties with like-minded countries in the East Asian region.
In Washington, Lithuanian representatives and the Export–Import Bank of the United States have also signed a cooperation memorandum that will provide a possibility for businesses exporting goods and services of US origin or made in the US to receive medium-term and long-term guarantees or loans of up to 600 million US dollars.
Landsbergis says cooperation with this bank will help businesses "affected by the economic pressure by non-market economies, aimed against Lithuania".
He did not identify specific countries but Lithuanian businesses have recently been complaining about stalling trade with China angered by Vilnius' recent decision to allow Taiwan to open its representative office in the country.