Latvia 🇱🇻 stands for peace and security in Haiti. We support joint efforts to put an end to the violence and suffering, so that #Haiti can achieve stability, restore security, and lay the foundations for a sustainable future.

Two actions that can and must be taken immediately to alleviate the Rohingya crisis: ▫️ comply with international legal obligations; ▫️ involve women in peace processes.

🎥 Latvia’s 🇱🇻 FM @baibabraze.bsky.social spoke with Caitriona Perry / #BBCNews on support to Ukraine 🇺🇦, transatlantic cooperation and violations of #NATO’s airspace. youtu.be/jO3iUhIiEDE?...

Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social at the UN 🇺🇳 General Assembly: Russia must be held accountable for its war crimes, attempts to undermine Ukraine’s statehood and identity, destruction of culture, and deportations of Ukrainian 🇺🇦 children. www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...

Chances are slim, but never zero to find yourself in Warsaw, Berlin, Ukraine, Malta, Egypt and even the Gambia as you keep exploring Latvia. On #WorldTourismDay 🌍🧭 we encourage everyone to keep exploring and we ask you – are there any Latvia-related place names in your area? Write in comments 👇

#UNGA80: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 2025 Conference. Political Director Ivars Lasis reaffirmed Latvia’s 🇱🇻 full support for the CTBT’s universalization.

During 4th High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of #NCDs & Promotion of Mental Health, Political Director Ivars Lasis expressed Latvia’s 🇱🇻 hope that commitments in political declaration will not remain only on paper.

On 26-Sep, PR Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes 🇱🇻 welcomed Anette Weber, EU 🇪🇺 Special Representative for the Horn of Africa 🌍, for an exchange on regional developments & EU's engagement. They discussed how the #UNSC 🇺🇳 can play its role by working with regional partners to advance peace & safeguard civilians.

Path to justice for Belarus & its people leads through constant pressure on Lukashenka’s regime. Pressure should not stop until there is a systemic change of behaviour & all political prisoners are freed.

The EU welcomes the launch of the first Global Dialogue on #AI governance, as well as the decision to establish an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI.

Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social spoke in the UN Security Council 🇺🇳 Open Debate organised by the #UNSC Presidency Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" #AI

President @edgarsrinkevics.bsky.social at #UNGA80: Latvia’s 🇱🇻 3 priorities in #UNSC: 🔹 1st, protect rules-based intl order. 🔹 2nd, advocate for #WPS agenda. Also protect most vulnerable people amongst us.

"Krievijas karš Ukrainā un klajais Igaunijas gaisa telpas pārkāpums vēlreiz parāda Krievijas pilnīgu necieņu pret šīs Padomes autoritāti," ANO Drošības padomes ārkārtas sanāksmē sacīja ārlietu ministre Baiba Braže (JV). www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas...

Šī ir pirmā reize, kad Igaunija pieprasījusi Drošības padomes ārkārtas sanāksmi. Tajā izskanēja asi brīdinājumi Krievijai, toskait no Polijas puses, rēķināties ar sekām, ja šādas provokācijas atkārtosies. 🖥 youtu.be/eMZ_c1mSYpE

Latvia 🇱🇻 stands with our Estonian 🇪🇪 neighbours and allies at the joint stakeout delivered by @tsahkna.bsky.social ahead of the UN 🇺🇳 Security Council meeting, following the violation of Estonian airspace on 19 September by three Russian armed fighter jets. 📃 Full stakeout: un.mfa.ee/joint-stakeo...

Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social at the UN 🇺🇳 Security Council #UNSC meeting on behalf of Latvia 🇱🇻 and Lithuania 🇱🇹: The world is united in support of Estonia 🇪🇪. Russia’s threat creates a global security crisis. More information and full statement ⬇️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...

Foreign Ministers @baibabraze.bsky.social and other EU 🇪🇺 Foreign Ministers at an informal meeting with global partners in New York: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦 is a blatant violation of the #UN 🇺🇳 Charter. ➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/e...

🎥 LIVE at 5 PM 🕔 NY time: Latvia's 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social speaks at "World News America" with Caitriona Perry for #BBC on support to Ukraine, transatlantic cooperation, and Baltic Sea regional security issues. ▶️ WATCH here www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

🎥 Latvia’s 🇱🇻 FM @baibabraze.bsky.social spoke to @jimsciutto.bsky.social/ @cnn.com about emergency #UNSC 🇺🇳 meeting on violations of Estonia’s 🇪🇪 airspace by Russia & continueing sanctions against Russia so it has less funds to wage its war of aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦 youtu.be/Fua1Ml1Dkco?...

🎶 Latvian 🇱🇻 composer Pēteris Vasks’ choral work The Fruit of Silence was performed today in the @UN General Assembly Hall during the #UN80 commemoration. The piece was composed in 2013 and is based on the words of Mother Teresa. youtu.be/G7TbG26idy0?...

"Latvia 🇱🇻 & Lithuania 🇱🇹 stand in full solidarity with our neighbour and ally Estonia 🇪🇪. On 12 September, this Council strongly condemned the violation of Polish airspace by a massive Russian drone incursion.”

Latvia 🇱🇻 stands for the protection of humanitarian aid workers. Humanitarian personnel are a lifeline for civilians in war and armed conflict. Yet they face increasingly difficult operating environments.

Happy World Cleanup Day! 🌍 This day brings together people to care for their communities 🏡 & reconnect with nature 🌳. It reminds us that we all can do our part for clean environment & achieving the #SDGs. Latvia 🇱🇻 was among champions of #UNGA resolution that proclaimed Sep 20 as World Cleanup Day!

✨ The UN 🇺🇳 is set to welcome leaders from 193 member states for the 80th UN General Assembly High Level Week. Latvia’s 🇱🇻 delegation will be led by President @edgarsrinkevics.bsky.social & Minister of Foreign Affairs @baibabraze.bsky.social | @latvianmfa.bsky.social

Latvia 🇱🇻 has been a member of the UN 🇺🇳 for 3⃣4⃣ years. We have actively contributed to upholding of intl law, advancing #HumanRights & addressing emerging global challenges.

Latvia's work at the #UNSC in 2026–27 will demonstrate our ability to defend the intl. rules-based order and enable us to contribute to resolving issues related to global peace and security. #LatviaUNSC 2/2 @latviaun-ny.bsky.social

#OTD 34 years ago, Latvia 🇱🇻 joined the UN — a platform vital for strengthening our statehood, defending national interests, and engaging in global processes. 1/2 Photo: Raising of the Latvian flag at the UN HQ on 17 September 1991. /UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

🌐 Democracy thrives wherever one can listen to a plurality of voices & where one is free to contribute their unique perspective. As an incoming member of the UN 🇺🇳 Security Council in Jan, 🇱🇻’s motto reflects our committment to democracy - #TogetherForPeaceAndResilience. #DemocracyDay #LatviaUNSC

“Baltijas valstis pārstāvēja Latvijas vēstniece ANO Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, kura uzvēra Baltijas valstu solidaritāti ar Poliju un to, ka šī Krievijas rīcība tikai pastiprina atbalstu Ukrainai.” - @lsm.lv www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas...

Poland 🇵🇱 saw the largest number of Russian drones illegally enter its territory. The Baltic States 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹 condemn the violation of Poland’s air space. We are in full solidarity with our Polish allies. These Russia’s reckless actions only strengthen our resolute support to Ukraine 🇺🇦

🎬 On 10 September, we welcomed the Permanent Mission teams of Bahrain 🇧🇭, Colombia 🇨🇴, the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩, and Liberia 🇱🇷 – countries that will serve together as elected members of the UN Security Council in 2026–2027.

🎧 Par ANO 🇺🇳 80. sesijas sākumu, gaidāmo Augsta līmeņa nedēļu, nākamā ģenerālsekretāra izvēli, kā arī Ukrainas 🇺🇦 un Tuvo Austrumu jautājumiem ANO kontekstā @latvijasradio.bsky.social "Labrīt" intervijā 10. septembrī pulksten 7.06 Latvijas vēstniece, pastāvīgā pārstāve ANO Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes.

🏫🎒 Education is a key accelerator in achieving #GenderEquality. It can include capacity building, mentoring & peer learning. Latvia’s 🇱🇻 initiatives range from workshops in C-Asia to "She Rebuilds the World" programme in African countries, reaching nearly 1K women.

Latvia 🇱🇻 at the #UNSC Open Debate: UN 🇺🇳 peace operations are crucial for intl peace & security. Action is needed to strengthen these tools by: 🎯 aligning them with UN political objectives to build peace, 🪖 ⁠crafting realistic mission mandates, ⚙️ ⁠leveraging modern tech as a force multiplier.

Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine 🇺🇦 and all member states are enshrined in the UN 🇺🇳 Charter. We call on Russia for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and a just and lasting peace rooted in international law. 1/2

Legal solutions in support of 🇺🇦, including limiting the shadow fleet, as well as 🇱🇻 priorities for its term on the UN SC (2026–2027) 🇺🇳 were also considered. 🔗 2/2

FM @baibabraze.bsky.social exchanges views with members of the Council of Independent Experts in International & European Law on pressing matters concerning the EU Court of Justice & the European Court of Human Rights. ➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f... 🔗 1/2

It allowed for the start of the long process of eliminating the remnants of occupation and accelerated our country's accession to #NATO and the European Union 🇪🇺 🔗 2/2

31 years ago, the last units of the Russian army left Latvia 🇱🇻 The withdrawal of the occupying forces, achieved under difficult circumstances, was a significant step in strengthening Latvia's independence. 🔗 1/2

Thank you to the Security Council Report for hosting @latviaun-ny.bsky.social 🇱🇻 team for an intensive training as we prepare for our term on the UN 🇺🇳 Security Council in 2026-2027. #LatviaUNSC

We salute Ukraine 🇺🇦 on #IndependenceDay! Dear Ukrainians, you set the example of how not to give in to aggression, but fight for the freedom and independence. Latvia 🇱🇻 firmly stands with you till a just and lasting peace is achieved. #StandWithUkraine

On 23 August 1989, two million Latvians 🇱🇻, Estonians 🇪🇪 & Lithuanians 🇱🇹 expressed their shared will to regain independence and self-determination, & to return to a democratic world. #BalticWay36 🔗 1/3

In honour of the Ukraine's #NationalFlagDay on 23 August and Ukraine’s #IndependenceDay on 24 August, 🇺🇦 flags will fly in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and its facade will be illuminated in the colours of 🇺🇦 flag. We wish our friends in Ukraine strength and resilience. #StandWithUkraine

Our state, as a fully-fledged subject of the international law, returned to the global arena 🤝 🔗 3/3

📃 Following this historic decision, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs acted without delay to secure the widest possible international attention and tried to accelerate both the recognition of the restored state and the establishment of diplomatic relations. 🔗 2/3

#OTD 3⃣4⃣ years ago, the independence of Latvia 🇱🇻 was restored de facto. The law “On the Statehood of the Republic of Latvia” clearly affirmed that people of Latvia desire to belong to Europe and to uphold democratic values. 🔗 1/3

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Aicinām kandidātus pieteikties praksē @latviaun-ny.bsky.social laikā, kad Latvija 🇱🇻 pirmo reizi gatavojas un strādās ANO Drošības padomē 2026. un 2027. gadā. Tā ir iespēja iegūt pieredzi darbā ar starptautiskā miera 🕊️, drošības 🛡️, tiesību ⚖️, attīstības, komunikācijas 🎥📸 un citiem jautājumiem.

Based on Latvia’s 🇱🇻 experience in supporting conflict-related sexual violence survivors in #Ukraine 🇺🇦, it is important to: 🔸 partner with local organisations 🔸 treat #CRSV response as a long-term commitment 🔸 ensure accountability through trauma-informed evidence gathering #WPS #UNSC #LatviaUNSC

#WorldHumanitarianDay #ActForHumanity @unocha.org