Kęstutis Budrys (born 2 October 1980[citation needed]) is a Lithuanian politician and security expert who has been serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 12 December 2024.

[5] In 2015, he was appointed deputy director of the State Security Department and was re-appointed for an additional five-year term in 2020.

[7] In 2014, he was temporarily appointed as chief national security advisor to the president following the resignation of Jonas Markevičius.

[9] Budrys assumed office as the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 12 December 2024, succeeding Gabrielius Landsbergis.

[1] His tenure focuses on enhancing Lithuania's diplomatic presence and addressing global security challenges.