On July 31, the Polish ambassador to Vilnius, Konstanty Radziwiłł, will formally conclude his diplomatic mission in Lithuania. Earlier reports indicated that Radziwiłł had been asked to return to Poland by the Foreign Ministry, a development confirmed by the ministry’s spokesman in conversation with press agencies.
According to updates obtained by the press pool, the Foreign Ministry has asked Ambassador Radziwiłł to wrap up his duties in Vilnius and come back to Poland by the end of July. The spokesperson stated that the ambassador will end his mission in Vilnius and return to the country, a move that reflects shifts in Poland’s diplomatic staffing in the Baltic region.
“The ambassador ends his mission in Vilnius”
The Foreign Ministry publicly communicated that the ambassador is being directed to conclude his duties and to depart from the post in Vilnius on the specified date. The statement underscored that the transition is part of a broader review of the Polish diplomatic presence in Lithuania and aligns with routine changes in ambassadorial appointments at the end of a term. This development followed a period during which Radziwiłł had been in the role since mid-April 2023 after a positive committee assessment had backed his candidacy in late 2022.
From late 2022, Radziwiłł was positioned as the candidate for the Polish ambassador to Lithuania after a favorable opinion from the Sejm Foreign Affairs Committee. He assumed the post in April 2023, taking over a role that involved coordinating bilateral relations, economic diplomacy, and people-to-people exchanges between Poland and Lithuania. His background includes a long career in public health and regional administration, details that have informed his approach to bilateral engagement in the Baltic capitals.
For context, the previous ambassador to Lithuania, Urszula Doroszewska, served in that capacity for six years. Radziwiłł will be succeeding her as part of the normal rotation of diplomatic postings. The change marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of another phase in Poland’s ongoing collaboration with Lithuania, a neighbor with deep historical ties and shared regional interests.
Konstanty Radziwiłł replaced Urszula Doroszewska
Radziwiłł is a physician and a doctor of medical sciences whose public service career has included leadership roles in health policy. Before moving to Vilnius in 2019, he served as the Voivode of Mazovia. His political trajectory also included a stint as Minister of Health from November 2015 through January 2018 within the governments led by Beata Szydło and Mateusz Morawiecki. Earlier in his career, he spent time as a senator, contributing to legislative work related to healthcare and public administration.
Radziwiłł’s appointment followed Urszula Doroszewska, who held the Lithuanian post for a substantial period and helped shape ongoing cooperation between the two countries. The transition signals a continuity of high-level diplomacy shaped by a shared interest in security, regional stability, energy diversification, and economic collaboration within the Baltic region and beyond.
The broader political landscape in the region has featured discussions about regional partnerships, cross-border initiatives, and the role of Poland in supporting Lithuania and its neighbors. While specific policy details of the ambassador’s forthcoming mission were not publicized, observers noted that the change would fit into Poland’s approach to maintaining steady diplomatic lines with Baltic states and ensuring that the embassy in Vilnius continues to represent Polish interests effectively.
In sum, the departure marks a routine yet meaningful shift in the Polish diplomatic corps. The transition will be implemented with the usual procedural steps, ensuring a smooth handover and the continuation of longstanding bilateral engagements that support political dialogue, cultural exchange, and mutual economic initiatives between Poland and Lithuania. The updated staffing reflects Poland’s commitment to a robust and responsive foreign service that can adapt to evolving regional priorities while preserving important bilateral ties.
Source attribution: wPolityce