At the #UNSC HL Open Debate on the Middle East @arlietas.bsky.social State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons stressed that political perspective addressing the security concerns & legitimate aspirations of both Israelis & Palestinians & the negotiated 2-state solution is at the core of sustainable peace.

At the @UN Committee on Information, 🇱🇻 Latvia - on behalf of the Baltic States - emphasised: ❗️Special attention must be given to younger generations. Children and youth need strong critical thinking skills.‼️Tech companies must step up and meet their responsibilities.

At the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism annual briefing to 🇺🇳 Member States, Deputy Permanent Representative of Latvia Oļegs Iļģis emphasised that 🇱🇻 as a country with overall low risk, Latvia prioritises prevention, strengthening institutional capacity, and countering terrorist financing.

🇺🇳 During his visit to the @UN in New York, State Secretary of the @Latvian_MFA, Andžejs Viļumsons, met with 🇸🇬 Singapore’s Minister of State, H.E. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, and 🇻🇳 Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Le Thi Thu Hang.

🇱🇻 @Latvian_MFA State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons represents Latvia at the Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (#NPT) at the @UN and underscores:

At the UN Security Council, @Latvian_MFA State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons underscored: 🛳️ Global waterways are the backbone of international commerce: carrying energy and essential goods, from fertilizers to microchips and medicines. Full 🇱🇻 www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

🇱🇻 @latvianmfa.bsky.social State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons joined the stakeout with 90+ countries, reaffirming 🇱🇻 support for 🇺🇳 SC Resolution #2817 & condemning attempts by the Iranian regime to use an international waterway as a bargaining chip & hold the global economy hostage.

40 out of 193 - not bad, but there’s still room to grow. We need more women in leadership. 👧 🙌 Proud of our professional ambassador, H.E. Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes @sanitadeslandes, representing Latvia 🇱🇻 at the @UN and the 🇺🇳 Security Council (2026–2027).

Pirms 40 gadiem naktī no sestdienas uz svētdienu Čornobiļā notika kodolkatastrofa, kas radioaktīvo izmešu mākoņus aiznesa plaši pasaulē. Ko Ukrainā atceras tie, kuri to piedzīvoja un dzīvo katastrofas ēnā arī tagad? 🖥️ youtu.be/EKaAxqXhoZw

🌐 It’s #InternationalDayOfMultilateralism As a member of the @UN Security Council, 🇱🇻 Latvia stands for a multilateralism that delivers: 🔹 accountability; 🔹 full respect for the UN Charter and international law; 🔹 action for peace and security. #MultilateralismMatters

At the #UNSC briefing on Haiti 🇭🇹, Latvia welcomed the establishment of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) as an important step enabling the planned deployment of the Gang Suppression Force. Full 🇱🇻 statement www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

‼️ The @UN Security Council has warned of a worsening escalation in Russia’s aggression against 🇺🇦 Ukraine, pointing to a rising toll on civilians and continued strikes on critical energy infrastructure. 📲 tv3.lv/zinas/arvals...

At the #UNSC briefing on Syria, Latvia commended the improving cooperation between the 🇺🇳 UN and 🇸🇾 Syria. @unitednations1945.bsky.social tools and expertise are essential: Full 🇱🇻 statement: www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

At the briefing of the #UNSC on Libya 🇱🇾, Latvia: 👍 underscored the agreement on the first unified budget in thirteen years as a positive step forward, stressing the importance of its implementation. Full 🇱🇻 statement: www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

At the quarterly briefing of the #UNSC on Colombia, Latvia underscored that the recent, largely peaceful congressional elections reflect a continued transition from conflict-driven politics toward a rule-of-law-based democratic system in 🇨🇴. Full 🇱🇻 statement: www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

❤️Indigenous peoples are among the world’s greatest knowledge holders, and among the most vulnerable. Russia’s war against Ukraine is devastating Indigenous communities. Crimean Tatars face repression & cultural erasure, while RU sends its own Indigenous peoples to the front lines. #CrimeaIsUkraine🇺🇦

We are pleased to welcome Signe Znotina-Znota @Znotina as Spokesperson of 🇱🇻 Latvia’s Permanent Mission to the 🇺🇳 United Nations in New York 🗽 to support Latvia’s work at the UN Security Council (2026-2027). 🙌 She looks forward to engaging with colleagues, media, and partners.

At the #UNSC briefing on Ukraine, Latvia underscored: ⚫️ Predictably, yet regrettably, the Russian leadership has escalated its barbaric brutality. ⚫️ Since FEB 2022, Russia has launched a staggering number of aerial attacks against Ukraine: at least ❗️94,344 ❗️long-range strike drones and missiles.

👏 Big moment for Latvia! 🇱🇻 Valts Ernštreits, a Livonian linguist & advocate for Indigenous culture, has been elected Vice Chair of the 🇺🇳Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. #UNPFII 🇱🇻 highlights the impact of conflict on health, including the situation of Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation. ‼️

Šonedēļ apritēs 40 gadi kopš Ukrainā padomju varas laikā Čornobiļas atomelektrostacijā notika viena no lielākajām kodolkatastrofām pasaulē. Kaut gan stacija jau sen vairs elektrību neražo, piesārņojums saglabājas, un jaunu noplūžu riski ir augsti. 🖥️ youtu.be/LGs7jVFSrmQ

🇱🇻🇩🇪 The Permanent Missions to the @UN of Latvia and Germany co-hosted an informal briefing with the @thestudyofwar Russia and 🇺🇦 Ukraine Team. 🎙️ ~70 Ambassadors, military advisors, experts, and journalists joined a valuable discussion on Russia’s war against Ukraine.

At the UNSC briefing on the Great Lakes region, Latvia: 🔹Backed peace efforts to end the conflict in eastern DRC; 🔹Urged rejection of hate speech and violence; 🔹Raised concern about shrinking civic space and called for protection of fundamental rights. 🇱🇻 statement www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

Today, the 🇺🇳 Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution updating sanctions measures on Libya. 🇱🇾 Latvia supported the adoption, as these measures help: 🔹safeguard the country’s assets, 🔹advance stability, 🔹and reinforce a Libyan-led political process.

At the #UNSC briefing on 🇺🇳UN-🇪🇺EU cooperation, Latvia stressed that EU–UN cooperation strengthens peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development-grounded in sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence for all. Full 🇱🇻 statement www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/component...

“The world has never seen so many parallel and interconnected conflicts as it does today, and tragically, civilians continue to bear the greatest burden. De-escalation and the #protection of #civilians must remain an absolute #priority,” stated 🇱🇻 Latvia’s Ambassador to the 🇺🇳 UN, Sanita Deslandes

💯 Marking 🇱🇻 Latvia’s first 100 days on the 🇺🇳 @UN Security Council - a significant milestone in particularly turbulent times.

⚫️With 182 killed & 890 civilians injured in Lebanon in the past 48 hours, #UNIFIL (the UN Interim Force in Lebanon) is more vital than ever. Attacks against the mission are unacceptable. 🇱🇻 As a troop-contributing country, Latvia joins 66 countries & the @euatun.bsky.social in support of UNIFIL.

At today’s #UNSC meeting on #Kosovo, Latvia reaffirmed its strong support for stability and democratic progress. Full 🇱🇻 statement 👉 www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n...

⚫️ In 2025, at least 326 humanitarian workers were killed across 21 countries (over 1,010 humanitarians killed in the past three years).🩸Latvia expresses its deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. 💔 🇱🇻 statement at the #UNSC on PROTECTION of CIVILIANS www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/component...

🙌 🇱🇻 Latvia has been re-elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) Commission on Science and Technology for Development. #CSTD We will advance secure, inclusive digital solutions-building resilience against cyber threats, #disinfo, and election interference.

❗️At today’s #UNSC meeting, Latvia voted in favour of Bahrain’s resolution on #Hormuz. 👎 Latvia deeply regrets that Russia & China vetoed the resolution. 🇱🇻 calls for immediate de-escalation, full respect of Int law, the protection of civilians. ℹ️ Full 🇱🇻 statement www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/component...

Latvia’s support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 remains unwavering. Today at the #UNSC meeting on Ukraine we underlined: ✅️ For over a year, Ukraine has demonstrated its readiness for a ceasefire and engaged constructively in talks. There are no meaningful signals from Russia.

🌲 Happy International Day of Forests! 🌲 Forests are the cornerstone of Latvia’s bioeconomy. They are sources for livelihoods, spaces for recreation and hubs of biodiversity. Forests are our green treasure. 🐦Turn on the volume to hear the sound of Latvia’s forests. Video courtesy of @valstsmezi

Latvia🇱🇻 and Greece🇬🇷 co-hosted a substantive #CSW70 discussion on advancing access to justice for women & girls - across systems, generations, and communities. Strong engagement from a dedicated audience and outstanding panelists made this a forward-driving exchange.

Today, the world marks 15 years since the start of the Syrian uprising, which culminated in the overthrow of the Assad regime. This journey has been marked by immense suffering, sacrifice, and resilience of the Syrian people.

Today #UNSC renewed the UN Assistance Mission’s in Afghanistan #UNAMA mandate for three months. Latvia underlined its clear stance for a strong and robust mandate of UNAMA and thanked the Mission’s staff for their dedicated work and commitment.

Latviešu mākslinieka Voldemāra Skultes glezna ‘’Rīga’’ atrod jaunas mājas Latvijas pastāvīgajā pārstāvniecībā ANO Ņujorkā. 🖼️ Sirsnīgi pateicamies ziedotājai Klaudijai Brevisai un viņas ģimenei par dāvinājumu. 🙏

At today’s #UNSC meeting on non-proliferation, Latvia: ➡️ stressed that sanctions against #Iran have been reimposed and remain fully in force as binding international law. All UN Member States, including the members of the Security Council, are obliged to respect and implement them.

Together with #nordenen Latvia co-hosted a #CSW70 side event “Protect Democracy, Defend Gender Equality” on how disinformation and misinformation undermine gender equality and, ultimately, democratic societies.

Earlier today, #Latvia as a troop-contributing country to #UNIFIL joined today’s stakeout led by France ahead of the #UNSC emergency meeting on #Lebanon. Text of the Joint Press Stakeout on Situation in Lebanon: onu.delegfrance.org/situation-in...

At today’s vote in the #UNSC, Latvia stood firmly for principles, not propaganda. 1. We supported and co-sponsored the Bahrain-led resolution condemning #Iran's unprovoked attacks on GCC countries and Jordan. The resolution was co-sponsored by 135 countries.

Today at the emergency #UNSC meeting on the situation in the Middle East, Latvia expressed deep concern over the escalation in Lebanon that has grave consequences for civilian populations and regional stability.

At the #UN_CSW General Discussion, Latvia’s Vice-Minister of Justice Lauma Cebotarenoka highlighted our consistent work to ensure gender equality and access to justice, namely: ▶️ the importance of accessible and high-quality legal aid for women, especially in cases of violence;

Today, the #UNSC held a quarterly #UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) briefing. 🔹 The situation of women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan remains unprecedented and utterly unacceptable.

As #CSW70 begins, Latvia looks forward to sharing experiences, learning from partners, and strengthening global efforts to ensure access to justice for all women and girls. #CSW70 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #GenderEquality #RightsJusticeAction

💪 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 🕊️

At the #UNSC briefing on Energy, Critical Minerals and Security, Latvia🇱🇻 emphasized: ▶️ Energy can be both the target and the weapon, as illustrated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. ▶️ Competition for critical minerals should follow rules too – dominant positions should not be abused.

📚☘️Inspiring change begins with small readers☘️📚 #UN Headquarters hosts a beautiful illustrated children’s book exhibition “Turning the Page on Change. Children’s Books Inspiring Action for the Global Goals."

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social at the EU-GCC ministerial meeting: Latvia condemns Iran’s attacks and stands in solidarity with countries in the Gulf region. 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...

Today #UNSC held a meeting chaired by #FLOTUS on “Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict”. Latvia underscored how armed conflict disrupts children’s education and outlined both the benefits and risks that digital tools, including AI, pose for them.