Devesh Uttam

Affirmed 🇮🇳’s partnership with the @G7. As indeed with France. Here is a glimpse of my visit.

Embassy convey its warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. रामनवमी के पावन पर्व पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। #RamNavami #रामनवमी

Embassy celebrated ITEC Day 2026 bringing together several ITEC alumni from Lithuania. Ambassador @uttamdev in his welcome address underscored the vital role of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme in strengthening developmental cooperation & capacity building between 🇮🇳-🇱🇹. ITEC Alumni Ms. Fausta Roznyte and Ms. Raminta Krulikauskiene shared their experiences from their visit to India in 2025. The event reaffirmed the enduring value of ITEC in fostering skills, partnerships, and people-to-people ties between 🇮🇳-🇱🇹. #ITECDay @MEAIndia @LithuaniaMFA @IndianDiplomacy @ITECnetwork @DDNewslive @iccr_hq @mygovindia @PIB_India

@DMickeviciene @DrBirute Deepest condolences!

Dear @DrBirute you left us too early! So sad Dr Birutė Galdikas, world-renowned scholar & pioneering orangutan researcher is no more… She was a true Lithuanian in her heart, when we met in Delhi in 2025 she only had questions about Lithuania! RIP 🕉️ condolences to family

Ambassador @uttamdev visited Klaipeda University and met the Rector, Prof. Arturas Razbadauskas. Discussions were held to enhance ties in education sector, student & faculty exchanges and cultural cooperation. Ambassador also informed the Rector about Study in India Programme. Ambassador got acquainted with Klaipeda University’s STEAM Center, which fosters students’ understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics. Later, he had a warm interaction with Indian students and inquired about their wellbeing. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india @EduMinOfIndia @mygovindia @PIB_India

Have you read literature laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali'? 'Gitanjali' from 1910 is one of Tagore's most famous literary works. His poetry is felt to convey the peace of the soul in harmony with nature. #WorldPoetryDay

Embassy convey its warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May the festival bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to all. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq

Ambassador @uttamdev along with Mayor Mr. Antanas Kalnius of Kretinga met Sisters of #MotherTeresa from India at the “Blue Monastery” in #Kretinga — home to the Missionaries of Charity since 1991. The Sisters, known for serving the poor, elderly, and homeless, shared insights into their work. Ambassador enquired about their wellbeing and expressed gratitude for their compassionate service in Lithuania. @MEAIndia @LithuaniaMFA @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india @iccr_hq @mygovindia @PIB_India

Ambassador @uttamdev along with Mayor of Kretinga, Mr. Antanas Kalnius inaugurated “India Corner” at the Kretinga Public Library. The corner displays various books about Indian culture, history, philosophy and economy. It would provide an opportunity to the residents of Kretinga to read and know more about incredible India! 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇹 @MEAIndia @LithuaniaMFA @LTEmbassyDelhi @iccr_hq @PIB_India @mygovindia

Embassy conveys its warm greetings on the auspicious occasions of Chaitra Sukladi, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. May the New Year bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to all. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq @diaspora_india

Delighted to meet my fellow Foreign Ministers from #EuropeanUnion today in Brussels. Thank EU HRVP @kajakallas for inviting me to this Foreign Affairs Council Meeting. A new chapter in India-EU ties has opened up in 2026. The Foreign Ministers coordinate translating the various agreements into outcomes. Our conversation today therefore covered trade, investment, technology, mobility and defence in particular. The stronger convergence between India and EU in a multipolar world is also expressed in closer consultations. Discussed the West Asia conflict, the Ukraine situation and the Indo-Pacific in today’s gathering. 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇬 🇭🇷 🇨🇾 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇭🇺 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇲🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇪🇸 🇸🇪

The 10th round of India-Lithuania Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in Vilnius on 13 March 2026. Both sides agreed to chalk out a roadmap to further strengthen the comprehensive partnership between India and Lithuania. 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇹 Read the Press Release here⬇️ mea.gov.in/press-releases… @MEAIndia @LithuaniaMFA @LTEmbassyDelhi @IndianDiplomacy @AmbSibiGeorge @uttamdev @VidmantasVerb

I worked 20 years for a child sex trafficking rescue group. I want you to know this: 90% of Lost Children Are Found Within 30 Minutes. That statistic should both comfort you and wake you up. Most lost children are found quickly. But the ones who aren’t? They usually made one mistake. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: It’s often the exact thing most parents teach them. We tell our kids: “If you get lost, come find me.” It sounds logical. It sounds empowering. It’s WRONG! The Mistake Most Lost Children Make: When children realize they’re separated, they do three things almost automatically: They panic. They wander. They try to find you. Every step makes them harder to locate. From a search standpoint, movement creates chaos. Parents retrace their steps. Security scans zones. Staff lock down areas. Search works best when movement stops. When a child keeps walking, they move outside the original search radius. Helpers are looking where they were last seen — not where they’ve wandered. Stillness increases probability. Movement expands the problem. The first lesson is not “go find me.” It’s this: Stop. Stay. Yell. Why Stillness Wins: Think like a search team. If a child stays put: Parents can retrace steps. Security can scan systematically. Helpers converge to one fixed location. The search radius remains small. If a child keeps moving: The search area expands. Adults pass each other. Missed connections multiply. Minutes stretch into hours. Stillness keeps the math on your side. Teach Them Who to Approach: The second mistake we make as parents? We say, “Find an adult.” Not any adult. Not the nearest stranger. Children need a filter. Teach them to look for, if at all possible: A mother with children. Caregivers who already have kids with them are statistically among the safest people to approach in public settings. They are visible, stationary, and more likely to engage quickly. It’s a clear, concrete instruction. Children don’t process vague categories like “safe adult.” They process visuals. “Find a mom with kids” is visual. A Phone Only Helps If the Number Is Known: We often assume phones solve everything. They don’t — unless your child can use one. Even young children can memorize a 10-digit phone number with repetition. But you must train it. Practice it like a song. Sing it in the car. Chant it at bedtime. Turn it into rhythm. Repetition becomes recall. In an emergency, recall matters more than theory. The Code Word Rule: One more layer of protection. Choose a private family code word. Something only your household knows. If someone approaches and says: “Your mom sent me.” Your child asks: “What’s the code word?” No word. No go. This simple rule eliminates manipulation attempts instantly. It gives your child agency without requiring them to evaluate character. Real Safety Is Training — Not Luck! We don’t get safer by hoping. We get safer by practicing. Teach: • Phone number • Code word • Stop, stay, yell • Find a mom with kids Multiple skills. Simple instructions. Clear visuals. Five minutes of training can replace hours of panic. This isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation. Because when a child gets separated, the clock starts. And what they do in the first minute determines what the next thirty look like. That’s real protection.

Secretary (West) Amb. Sibi George @AmbSibiGeorge met and interacted with Indian diaspora in Lithuania. He appreciated diaspora’s contribution in strengthening India–Lithuania relations and urged them to continue to contribute to Amrit Kaal journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Members of the Indian community shared their experiences of living, studying, and working in Lithuania with the Secretary. @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @PMOIndia @mygovindia @PIB_India @IndianDiplomacy

Secretary (West) Amb. Sibi George @AmbSibiGeorge inaugurated the One District One Product (ODOP) Corner in the Embassy. He urged everyone to use and promote One District One Product (ODOP) items to realize Hon’ble PM @narendramodi’s vision of strengthening local industries, supporting artisans and their crafts, and showcasing India’s diverse traditional products globally. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @UP_ODOP @mhexport_odop @mygovindia @PIB_India

Secretary (West) Amb. Sibi George @AmbSibiGeorge was warmly received by Amb. @uttamdev on his arrival in Vilnius for the 10th round of India-Lithuania Foreign Office Consultations. @MEAIndia @LTEmbassyDelhi @LTEmbassyDelhi @IndianDiplomacy

Sekretorius (Vakarų) @AmbSibiGeorge susitiko su Lietuvos užsienio reikalų ministru Kęstučiu Budriu @BudrysKestutis Vilniuje. Jis taip pat kartu su užsienio reikalų viceministru Jo Ekscelencija Vidmantu Verbicku @VidmantasVerb pirmininkavo 10-ajam Indijos ir Lietuvos užsienio reikalų ministerijų konsultacijų etapui. Abi pusės išsamiai apžvelgė dvišalius santykius ir pasikeitė nuomonėmis apie Indijos ir ES santykius bei abiem šalims aktualius regioninius ir globalius klausimus. Ypatingas dėmesys buvo skirtas prekybos ir technologinių ryšių tarp abiejų šalių stiprinimui. 🇮🇳 🇱🇹 @LithuaniaMFA @MEAIndia @LTEmbassyDelhi @IndianDiplomacy

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge called on Foreign Minister of Lithuania, Mr. Kestutis Budrys @BudrysKestutis at Vilnius. He also co-chaired the 10th round of India-Lithuania Foreign Office Consultations with Vice FM H.E. Mr. Vidmantas Verbickas @VidmantasVerb. Both sides undertook comprehensive review of bilateral ties and exchanged views on India-EU relations and on regional & global issues of mutual interest. Emphasis was laid on enhancing trade and technological ties between the two countries. 🇮🇳 🇱🇹

Embassy wishes Lithuanian friends a very happy Restoration of the Independence of Lithuania Day! Ambasada sveikina Lietuvos draugus su Lietuvos Nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena! @LithuaniaMFA @LTEmbassyDelhi @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia

Celebrating International Women’s Day, Dr. Ruchi Uttam organized a special event in Lithuania, bringing together Ambassadors’ and diplomats’ spouses resident in Vilnius. As part of the event, participants took part in a workshop on Madhubani painting, a traditional folk art from the Mithila region of India. Practiced for centuries by women, Madhubani is known for its intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and themes inspired by nature and mythology. Participants were introduced to the basics of the art and had the opportunity to create their own Madhubani motifs. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Sruti Morabad, who guided participants through the techniques and distinctive styles of this traditional art form. The interactive session celebrated creativity, cultural exchange, and women’s artistic heritage, making it a meaningful way to mark International Women’s Day while sharing a beautiful element of India’s rich cultural heritage. #InternationalWomensDay @TourismBiharGov @iccr_hq @MinistryWCD @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @incredibleindia