From 13 to 15 July, the @Latvian_MFA will host the Meeting of Latvian Honorary Consuls to provide updates on current issues in Latvian foreign policy, key security policy matters and opportunities for bilateral economic and cultural cooperation. More than 90 Honorary Consuls will
Our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the wildfires in Spain. We stand with the people of Spain during this difficult time. 🇱🇻🇪🇸
International Experts:
Russian Federation has established a coordinated system involving education, youth organisations, religious institutions and security agencies aimed at erasing Ukrainian children’s identity.
Find out more 🔗: mfa.gov.lv/en/article/osc…
We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. An attack on one is an attack on all.
Ankara Summit Declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Ankara, Türkiye
Read the full statement → bit.ly/nato-ankara-de…#NATOsummit
A successful #NATO summit in Ankara has concluded. Allies reaffirmed:
♦️Committment to Article 5
♦️Continued support for Ukraine
♦️Defence industry growth
Heartfelt thanks to @HakanFidan and the team for the warm hospitality and outstanding organisation of the Ankara Summit.
“To reach defense spending amounting to 5% of GDP is not a very easy task,” said Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs [@edgarsrinkevics] in an interview with TVP World, stressing that given what is happening in Ukraine, it's better to increase defense spending and military
Latvia's president says NATO must focus on its defense capabilities.
Speaking to DW ahead of the alliance's summit in Ankara, Edgars Rinkevics welcomed countries' commitments to spend 5% of GDP on defense.
A long day at the @NATO Summit.
At the Industry Forum, I shared Latvia’s🇱🇻 story of defence innovation, enabled by testing ranges in UAS/C-UAS, 5G/6G, EW.
We held NATO ministers dinner with Ukraine’s @andrii_sybiha to advance support and learn from 🇺🇦.
NATO’s role in ensuring maritime security and dealing with shadow fleet was a topic of discussion, organised by 🇱🇻 @LIIA_LV, @MunSecConf@LATO_LV@EasternCircles .
My points: military presence, stronger sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet and punishing those that evade them.
Russia’s warfare doctrine is not just the battlefield.
From cyberattacks and sabotage to disinformation ops and weaponised migration.
🤝 We must counter it together.
My interview with @ocrook and @BloombergTV from the NATO Summit.
▶️ Full interview: youtu.be/-PhYTUXfOmE?is…
Be more Baltic! A valuable Baltics-themed discussion at #NATO Ankara Summit, organised by @edwardlucas and Baltic International Security Centre. 🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇪
Russia’s hybrid warfare on NATO nations and how the Baltic States deal with it was a focus of this event.