🗣️ Ministers will also discuss the escalation of the security situation in the Middle East.
🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...
On 16 March in Brussels, 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social will participate in the EU 🇪🇺 #FAC meeting.
📌 Discussions will focus on Russia’s aggression against 🇺🇦, including:
🔹 unwaveringly strong and comprehensive support for 🇺🇦,
🔹 future pressure policy on Russia,
🔹 countering Russia’s hybrid threats.
📸 Flickr album: www.flickr.com/photos/latvi...
Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social meets with the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenko’s regime continues to support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦. Sanctions pressure must continue.
🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...
In April, the Office will mark 3⃣5⃣ years in Latvia 🇱🇻. State Secretary appreciates the Office’s historical role and its contribution so far to strengthening cooperation between Latvia and the Nordic countries 🤝
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State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons and Director of NCM Office in Latvia Nina Hvid Enevoldsen discuss cooperation opportunities and future projects, including plans to expand the office in Daugavpils.
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🔴 The presentations and discussions will be streamed live 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p...
Read more 🔗 mfa.gov.lv/en/article/u...
📢 UN 🇺🇳 Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus: the system of impunity is strengthening.
🗓️ Today, 12 March, at 3:15 PM Geneva time | 4:15 PM Riga time ⏰ in Geneva, a report on the situation of human rights in Belarus will be presented in the UN Human Rights Council.
Read more on the Commission's conclusions 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/u...
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🗓️ Today, 12 March, at 11:30 AM Geneva time | 12:30 PM Riga time ⏰ a report on the crimes and human rights violations by Russia in Ukraine will be presented in the UN Human Rights Council.
🔴 Follow the livestream of the presentations and discussions 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15...
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The deportations and transfers of Ukrainian children were coordinated by Putin and entities subordinate to him - UN 🇺🇳 Independent International Commission of Inquiry.
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Warm congratulations to Mauritius 🇲🇺 on #IndependenceDay! May the nation continue to flourish with peace, progress, and prosperity in the years ahead.
Standing shoulder to shoulder, we remain committed to defending these values in our region and beyond 🇱🇻🤝🇱🇹
Warmest congratulations and best wishes to our Lithuanian 🇱🇹 neighbours on the Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania! On this special day, we cherish freedom, democracy and unbreakable spirit of Lithuania and its people.
In everyday life, we are united by our passionate support for ice hockey 🏒, brewing traditions 🍻, and a rich cultural heritage 🏰
Welcome to Latvia! 🇱🇻🤝🇨🇿
We highly value the contribution of Czechia to Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 defence, including its participation in the Drone Coalition and leadership of the Ammunition Initiative.
On 1️⃣0️⃣-1️⃣1️⃣ March the President of Czechia 🇨🇿 Petr Pavel and his spouse Eva Pavlová are paying a state visit to Latvia 🇱🇻
🛡️ Czechia and Latvia are like-minded EU 🇪🇺 and NATO partners, sharing a common understanding of global challenges. We are proud to safeguard the #NATO Eastern Flank together.
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social welcomes the U.S. 🇺🇸 Air War College officers to Latvia on their regional security studies tour.
Officials discussed deepening of the US-Latvian defense partnership, joint training and exercises, deterrence and defense on the Eastern Flank 🇱🇻 🤝 🇺🇸
ℹ️ LIAK was founded by five Latvian industry associations and around 2⃣/3⃣ two-thirds of Latvia’s exports come from the companies of industries represented by LIAK 📦
🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
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On 6⃣ March 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social met with representatives of the Latvian Industry Development Confederation (LIAK) to discuss Latvia’s priorities for the next EU 🇪🇺 Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) and the reflection of industry priorities in the budget negotiations.
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💪 Strong women = strong society 🌍
🙋♀️ Warm greetings to women around the globe on the UN 🇺🇳 International Women’s Day!
💭 And what is the source of your strenght?
#WomenPeaceSecurity 🕊️
The Danish 🇩🇰 students are visiting Latvia 🇱🇻 as part of an interschool education and cultural exchange project with their partner school, Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš Secondary School in Nereta.
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🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social also answered the students’ questions about diplomacy and career choices, encouraging them not to be afraid to try and to believe in their abilities.
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Youth is the future of Latvia 🇱🇻 and Denmark 🇩🇰, so the @latvianmfa.bsky.social was happy to open its doors to students from the Danish private boarding school “Faxehus Efterskole” and introduce them to the Ministry’s building and its history 🏛️
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🛡️ Democratic values unite us and give purpose to our action at a time when principled leadership is urgently needed.
⚖️ Russia must be held accountable for its aggression and violations of international law.
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During the meeting in Riga, the #NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 underlined the unique role of the Council of Europe and reaffirmed the responsibility of the Nordic-Baltic region to contribute.
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🔗 Read more on the seminar: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/l...
🗣️ The participants of the event – senior officials & staff of state institutions & human resources departments – highlighted that experience acquired by professionals in international organisations contributes significantly to improving & strengthening the quality of state administration.
✅ The aim:
🔹 to explore the experiences of highly qualified Latvian professionals shifting from work in international organisations to work in state administration in Latvia 🇱🇻
🔹 to emphasise the need for a more open selection process for candidates with experience in international organisations.
On 5 March, @latvianmfa.bsky.social & the State Chancellery organised a seminar, titled International Experience in State Administration, highlighting the challenges & opportunities faced by Latvian professionals who have worked for international organisations & are returning to work in Latvia 🇱🇻
