Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia | Minister of Foreign Affairs @Braze_Baiba | Latviešu valodā seko @Arlietas

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

Parliamentary Secretary @dacemelbarde calls for increased pressure on Russia and accountability for crimes against Ukrainian 🇺🇦 civilians at the “Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War” in Toronto 🇨🇦

🗣️ D. Melbārde also confirmed that Latvia 🇱🇻, as a member of the @UN Security Council #UNSC, will continue to keep the issue of Russia’s crimes against the Ukrainian people high on the international agenda.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/qPRAuC7a2F

📸 Flickr album: https://t.co/pzcwj576Jv

#BringKidsBack | #StandWithUkraine

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

The Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Estonia, @Braze_Baiba and @Tsahkna, presented the annual Language Promotion Award 🇱🇻🇪🇪

👏 Congratulations to this year’s laureate, Katarina Magere, an Estonian language teacher at Riga Estonian Elementary School, for her contribution to the education and development of students through teaching the Estonian language and literature and helping them learn about Estonian culture and traditions.

Together, we strengthen the languages, cultures and friendship of Latvia and Estonia. Koos oleme tugevamad!

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/tKuB485DA5

📸 Photo: Laura Celmiņa, MFA of Latvia

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

During the visit 🇱🇻’s FM @Braze_Baiba and 🇪🇪’s FM @Tsahkna discussed current issues in bilateral cooperation between Latvia and Estonia, regional security, the situation in the Middle East, transatlantic relations and current issues on the EU 🇪🇺 agenda.

🛡️ Significant attention was paid to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and continued support for Ukraine 🇺🇦. The Ministers discussed the need to maintain international pressure on Russia, including sanctions and other measures to limit Russia’s military capabilities and reduce the risk of continued aggression.

🔗 More on the visit: https://t.co/xDqDICS4LN

📸 Flickr album: https://t.co/VWiH89b0i9

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports Latvian 🇱🇻 businesses in securing EU 🇪🇺 funding and entering global markets.

Interest among entrepreneurs in expanding into Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood is growing, as Latvian technologies, digital solutions, and expertise can contribute to both economic growth and security in these regions.

A seminar organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission, and the Latvian IT Cluster brought together 60 business leaders and representatives of public institutions. The discussions focused on the EU’s Global Gateway connectivity strategy and the EU Tech Business Offer initiative.

These initiatives provide businesses with opportunities to access new markets, build international partnerships, and participate in major development projects. They create new prospects for Latvian technologies, know-how, and solutions in areas such as digitalisation, energy, and infrastructure.

🔗 More: https://t.co/EJarjko0eX

📸 Photo: Laura Celmiņa, MFA of Latvia

[Amb. Māris Riekstiņš @Riekstins__M]

One of the biggest mistakes made by commentators about “XYZ is next” for Russian attack is the wrong assumption that NATO will not react. This is almost to say that there will be no consequences for touching the electrical wires with bare hands. No one should test NATO’s resolve.

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

Warmest wishes to Botswana 🇧🇼 on #IndependenceDay! Latvia 🇱🇻 wishes the people of Botswana continued stability, prosperity and well-being.

@BWGovernment

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

In Toronto 🇨🇦, @Latvian_MFA Parliamentary Secretary @dacemelbarde delivered Latvia’s National Statement at the “Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference of Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War”.

Russia’s war has stolen childhoods, separated families, and subjected Ukrainian 🇺🇦 civilians and prisoners of war to grave abuses.

As Latvia 🇱🇻 underscored in its national statement: “Every child belongs with their family. Every civilian belongs at home. Every prisoner of war deserves to return.”

Latvia will continue supporting the return of Ukrainian children and prisoners of war, documenting violations, and helping rebuild essential services in Ukraine. Accountability for war crimes has no expiration date. Latvia will continue to stand with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in pursuit of a just and lasting peace.

🔗 Full statement: https://t.co/aae5tZNDZj

#BringKidsBack

@LV_Canada | @LV_Ukraine | @BringKidsBackUA | @CanadaLatvia | @CanadaFP | @UKRinLatvia | @MFA_Ukraine

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

Latvia stands in full solidarity with our Estonian allies in response to the attack on Milrem Robotics conducted by Russian security services.🇪🇪🇱🇻

Russia knows Article 5 works, so it resorts to terrorism. Our pressure will increase & support for Ukraine will not waver.
@Tsahkna

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

On 30 September, 🇱🇻’ FM @Braze_Baiba will welcome 🇪🇪’s FM @Tsahkna in Riga.

The Ministers will lay flowers at the Freedom Monument. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and her Estonian counterpart will present the annual Language Promotion Award (Languages Award) for contributions to the promotion of the Latvian and Estonian languages. The award will be presented for the seventeenth time.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/guR3DckERu

📸 Photo: Laura Celmiņa, MFA of Latvia

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

☑️ ES nolēmusi sankcionēt 10 fiziskas un 17 juridiskas personas par Krievijas agresiju Ukrainā. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇱🇻

☑️ Latvia🇱🇻 welcomes EU sanctions on 10 individuals and 17 entities for actions against territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence of Ukraine.

https://t.co/3WQGXVCqWG

[LatviaUN_Geneva | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_Geneva]

Today @UN_HRC adopted Latvia’s #UPR outcome.Thanks to all delegations and civil society for their constructive engagement and valuable contributions. 🇱🇻remains committed to implement recommendations and to further advance human rights, democracy and rule of law. #HRC63

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

Foreign Minister @Braze_Baiba:

💬 Great meeting with Canada’s newly appointed Ambassador to Latvia, Timothy Edwards 🇱🇻🇨🇦

Canada is a friend of Latvia and a trusted #NATO Ally. Together, we are strengthening our security, boosting economic cooperation and advancing an ever-closer EU–Canada partnership.

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

Lieliska tikšanās ar jauno Kanādas vēstnieku Latvijā Timotiju Edvardsu. 🇱🇻🇨🇦

Kanāda ir Latvijas draugs un uzticams #NATO sabiedrotais. Kopā stiprinām mūsu drošību, ekonomiku, un arvien ciešāku ES–Kanādas partnerību.

[Baltic International Security Centre - BISC @securebaltics]

🧵 Coverage of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania often repeats the same mistakes. We call them ‘seven deadly sins’ and share them so that anyone writing about the region can check it before the piece goes out. 👇

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

Finally! A joint EU decision to release 6.6 billion EUR from the European Peace Facility for Ukraine. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Increasing support to Ukraine and more pressure on Russia is the only way to peace. #StandWithUkraine