Germany and Lithuania have reached a groundbreaking agreement that marks the first permanent deployment of German troops abroad since World War II.
The announcement, made in Lithuania on Monday, resulted from a meeting between Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas of Lithuania and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius.
They outlined a comprehensive “Roadmap Action Plan” spanning several years, entailing the establishment of a permanent presence of approximately 4,800 German soldiers.
Both officials emphasized the historic significance of this move, not only for their respective nations but also for NATO, Newsweek reported.
Commencing in 2024, German troops, including those accompanied by their families, will be stationed in the Lithuanian cities of Kaunas and Vilnius.
The majority of troops are expected to be deployed between 2025 and 2026, with full operational capability anticipated by 2027.
As part of the agreement, Lithuania has committed to providing all necessary civilian and military infrastructure to support this deployment.
Written by B.C. Begley
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