Nisha Pavel

Deputy Head of Mission @NLinLatvia

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia @NLinLatvia]

Looking back at a successful visit 🇳🇱🇱🇻 on September 9, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen.
The visit highlighted the strong ties between the Netherlands and Latvia and our commitment to deepening cooperation.

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

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

Latvia 🇱🇻 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 are strengthening cooperation on security – from reinforcing @NATO’s eastern flank and protecting the eastern border to supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia.

🛡️ On 9 September, Foreign Minister @Braze_Baiba and Dutch Foreign Minister @ministerBZ visited Latvia’s eastern border and discussed further cooperation between the two countries to strengthen security.

🔗 More: https://t.co/Hgps55zEkQ

📸 Flickr album: https://t.co/rVqMsNhCB9

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia @NLinLatvia]

Suddenly, the floods come. Do you know what to do? 🦺

When a crisis hits, you and your neighbors might become first responders. Waiting for help is not always an option. Thinking through scenarios of action is exactly what we did in @FestivalsLAMPA.

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👑 🇳🇱 #KingsDay in Riga was a truly special celebration! 🇱🇻

🖼️ At the Riga Bourse, we hosted our annual reception in honour of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander’s birthday, accompanied by a combo of the fanfare band of the National Reserve Corps and opera singer Paula Mihailova

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Guests had the opportunity to admire a collection of Dutch Golden Age masters.

This year also marks 105 years of diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Latvia.

The Embassy team warmly thanks everyone who joined us for this memorable occasion! 🧡🇳🇱

#Koningsdag

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Ahead of #EuropeDay, the Embassy visited Rēzekne Vocational School and delivered a presentation on 🔎 media literacy, 🇳🇱 and 🇪🇺 for #BackToSchool organised by @ES_maja. Ambassador Carl Peersman enjoyed discussions and being shown around the school.

#AtpakaļUzSkolu

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🥼Today, we welcomed health care professionals from the Princess Máxima Centre and @bernuslimnica. Together we had discussions on strengthening cooperation between 🇳🇱 and 🇱🇻 in the field of healthcare, especially in the field of paediatric oncology.

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Today our Deputy Head of Mission Nisha Pavel had the pleasure to host a lunch in honor of #InternationalWomensDay, celebrating the strength and resolve of women who shape Latvia. The efforts of women are the bedrock of resilient and democratic societies.

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The new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Latvia H. E. Carl Peersman presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Latvia H.E. Edgars Rinkēvičs @Rigas_pils today. 🇳🇱🇱🇻

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🚢 The advanced Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter arrives in Riga Aug 22-25!
As Ambassador Carl Peersman said, its mission is "to secure that our cooperation, economic welfare and friendship can continue in the future as well."
#StrongerTogether #NATO 🇳🇱 🇱🇻

📸 @gintsivuskans

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It's a wrap! We proudly look back at a successful @NATO Summit in The Hague 🇳🇱

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Looking back at a successful bilateral visit of our 🇳🇱Minister of the @DefensieMin to 🇱🇻!

The day started with a panel discussion at the #dronesummit2025 with M @AndrisSpruds 🇱🇻, M Francken🇧🇪 and M @LukePollard 🇬🇧, followed by a press conference and a tour of the expo 1/2

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��� On May 28, Riga will ​host the Drone Summit 2025, bringing together political leaders, military experts, scientists and industry leaders. We are honoured by the visit of our @DefensieMin, who will lead a delegation to the Drone Summit. #dronesummit2025
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Sveicam Latvijas Neatkarības atjaunošanas 35. gadadienā! 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

Congratulations to Latvia and it’s people on the 35th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence!

#4maijs

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We are proud to support various media literacy activities and the work of @LaiksJauniesiem.
Yesterday we went to Bauska and attended the opening ceremony of the board game "Time for Truth - the media literacy quest".
Soon it will be available in youth organizations all over 🇱🇻

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Happy #Koningsdag from Riga!
Our Ambassador Claudia Pieterse hosted a King’s Day reception in honour of the upcoming 58th birthday of his Majesty the King!
This year, as the Netherlands is hosting the NATO summit in June, we celebrated it in the Latvian Museum of War.

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Today we celebrate 76 years of @NATO!
Since 1949, NATO has been a cornerstone of our collective security and shared values. As allies, the Netherlands and Latvia work closely to defend peace and we are strongly committed to safeguard the values that NATO was founded upon.

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Yesterday we met with the Director of @providus @IvetaKazoka . Rule of Law, human rights, public policy and many other topics were discussed during our meeting. Looking forward to continuing our excellent collaboration!

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia @NLinLatvia]

The NL remains committed to the security of Latvia and the entire Baltic region!
Your borders are our borders, and the security of 🇱🇻 is the security of the 🇳🇱.
Since December the Dutch F-35s demonstrate vigilance against Russian threats on a daily basis. #StrongerTogether