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🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Jan Braathu reconfirm the importance of safeguarding freedom of the media and safety of journalists as cornerstones of democracy. Media literacy and countering disinformation remain especially crucial.

Sincere greetings from Latvia 🇱🇻 to Pakistan 🇵🇰 on #PakistanDay! We look forward to expanding our partnership through continued dialogue and cooperation.

Warm congratulations to Namibia 🇳🇦 on #IndependenceDay! Latvia 🇱🇻 extends its wishes for peace, prosperity, and continued success.

🎉 Nos sincères salutations à nos amis et partenaires du monde entier à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la #Francophonie ! #Francophonie2026 #OIF 🔵🟡🟢🟣🔴

Our heartfelt congratulations to Tunisia 🇹🇳 on its #IndependenceDay! Wishing peace and prosperity while looking forward to continued partnership and strong relations for many years to come.

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social on a visit to Oslo: Cooperation between Latvia and Norway in the economy, technology, and defence is growing stronger 🇱🇻🤝🇳🇴 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f... 📸 Flickr album: flickr.com/photos/33443...

On 19 March, 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social will pay a working visit to Oslo, in the Kingdom of Norway 🇳🇴 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...

Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis at the EU 🇪🇺 General Affairs Council #GAC: Amid tensions in the Middle East, we must not forget about Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/p...

Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis speaks to the media ahead of the 17 March EU 🇪🇺 General Affairs Council #GAC meeting. 🔗 Full doorstep: youtu.be/CQ3y78jALvo?si 🎥 EU Council TV News

Latvia’s 🇱🇻 first Honorary Consulate in the Pacific Island nations has been officially opened in Suva, the capital of Fiji 🇫🇯. It is led by Honorary Consul Savenaca Seniloli. 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/l... 🔗 1/2

As of 1 May, increased remuneration will take effect in Latvia’s diplomatic missions abroad. 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/1...

Wishing our dear friends in Ireland 🇮🇪 a joyful #StPatricksDay and a future filled with success, health, and happiness. We value the strong friendship between our nations and look forward to deepening our partnership and collaboration in the years ahead 🍀 Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social at the EU 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council #FAC: Russia is our common problem, and we must continue to contain it – through new sanctions, by restricting its economy, and by preventing the circumvention of sanctions. 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...

Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis emphasises the broad potential for co-op during a meeting with representatives of the American-Central European Business Association (ACEBA), from leading US 🇺🇸 companies in defence, technology, cybersecurity, finance, pharmaceutical and other sectors. 🔗 1/3

On 17 March, Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis will take part in the meeting of the EU 🇪🇺 #GAC. The Council will exchange views on Russia’s war in Ukraine 🇺🇦, the situation in the Middle East, competitiveness and the single market, security and defence, migration, and the EU MFF.

It has been 1️⃣2️⃣ years since the so-called referendums were unlawfully held in Crimea & Sevastopol regarding the forced annexation of 🇺🇦 territory by the RF. 🇱🇻 reiterates its unwavering support for 🇺🇦’s independence, sovereignty, & territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

The @consilium.europa.eu unanimously decided to extend for six months the restrictive measures against those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/e...

On 16 March in Brussels, 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social will participate in the EU 🇪🇺 #FAC meeting. 📌 Discussions will focus on Russia’s aggression against 🇺🇦, including: 🔹 unwaveringly strong and comprehensive support for 🇺🇦, 🔹 future pressure policy on Russia, 🔹 countering Russia’s hybrid threats.

Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social meets with the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenko’s regime continues to support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦. Sanctions pressure must continue. 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...

State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons and Director of NCM Office in Latvia Nina Hvid Enevoldsen discuss cooperation opportunities and future projects, including plans to expand the office in Daugavpils. 🔗 1/2

📢 UN 🇺🇳 Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus: the system of impunity is strengthening. 🗓️ Today, 12 March, at 3:15 PM Geneva time | 4:15 PM Riga time ⏰ in Geneva, a report on the situation of human rights in Belarus will be presented in the UN Human Rights Council.

The deportations and transfers of Ukrainian children were coordinated by Putin and entities subordinate to him - UN 🇺🇳 Independent International Commission of Inquiry. 🔗 1/3

Warm congratulations to Mauritius 🇲🇺 on #IndependenceDay! May the nation continue to flourish with peace, progress, and prosperity in the years ahead.

Warmest congratulations and best wishes to our Lithuanian 🇱🇹 neighbours on the Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania! On this special day, we cherish freedom, democracy and unbreakable spirit of Lithuania and its people.

On 1️⃣0️⃣-1️⃣1️⃣ March the President of Czechia 🇨🇿 Petr Pavel and his spouse Eva Pavlová are paying a state visit to Latvia 🇱🇻 🛡️ Czechia and Latvia are like-minded EU 🇪🇺 and NATO partners, sharing a common understanding of global challenges. We are proud to safeguard the #NATO Eastern Flank together.

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social welcomes the U.S. 🇺🇸 Air War College officers to Latvia on their regional security studies tour. Officials discussed deepening of the US-Latvian defense partnership, joint training and exercises, deterrence and defense on the Eastern Flank 🇱🇻 🤝 🇺🇸

On 6⃣ March 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social met with representatives of the Latvian Industry Development Confederation (LIAK) to discuss Latvia’s priorities for the next EU 🇪🇺 Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) and the reflection of industry priorities in the budget negotiations. 🔗 1/2

💪 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 🕊️

Youth is the future of Latvia 🇱🇻 and Denmark 🇩🇰, so the @latvianmfa.bsky.social was happy to open its doors to students from the Danish private boarding school “Faxehus Efterskole” and introduce them to the Ministry’s building and its history 🏛️ 🔗 1/3

During the meeting in Riga, the #NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 underlined the unique role of the Council of Europe and reaffirmed the responsibility of the Nordic-Baltic region to contribute. 🔗 1/2

On 5 March, @latvianmfa.bsky.social & the State Chancellery organised a seminar, titled International Experience in State Administration, highlighting the challenges & opportunities faced by Latvian professionals who have worked for international organisations & are returning to work in Latvia 🇱🇻

🇱🇻’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...

🙋 Only a week left to participate in @latvianmfa.bsky.social & @mfaestonia.bsky.social Languages Award competition! 📬 Nominations are welcome by 1⃣2⃣ March. See more at ⤵️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/l...

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social at an allied ministerial meeting of the Baltic Sea countries 🇮🇸🇱🇹🇳🇴🇵🇱🇸🇪🇩🇪🇫🇮🇩🇰🇪🇪 and the European Union High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social in Poland.

Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis met with Alexandra Papadopoulou, Ambassador & Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece 🇬🇷 🔗 1/4

@latvianmfa.bsky.social 🇱🇻 & @lithuaniamfa.bsky.social 🇱🇹 are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the annual Balts’ Award! 🏆 Both – persons & institutions, can be nominated for the Award. Candidates from the previous years may also be nominated for the award. 🔗 1/2

On 4 March in Warsaw, 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social, with the ministers of Iceland 🇮🇸, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Sweden 🇸🇪, Germany 🇩🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, & EU 🇪🇺 High Representative Kaja Kallas, will participate in a meeting of allied countries of the Baltic Sea region. 🔗 1/2

Our heartfelt congratulations to our #EU partner and #NATO ally Bulgaria 🇧🇬 on #NationalDay! We wish you continued progress and prosperity in the years to come.

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social at EU 🇪🇺 #FAC Foreign Affairs Council meeting: Iran has repeatedly violated its international commitments and for years has acted as a malign and destabilising force in the region and globally, including by supporting Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social on the situation in the Middle East: 💬 “Latvia is carefully monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East & maintains regular contact with its embassies, EU 🇪🇺 Member States & other countries.

During political consultations between 🇱🇻 & 🇲🇩, Political Director Ivars Lasis met with representatives of the EU 🇪🇺 Partnership Mission & the #NATO Liaison Office in Moldova to discuss their contribution to Moldova’s 🇲🇩 resilience & security. 🔗 1/2

The State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons, the Head of the EC Representation in Latvia Andris Kužnieks & the Head of the EP Liaison Office in Latvia Anne Mette Vestergaard, signed a declaration On Cooperation in the Communication of European Union Matters, & agreed on a communication plan for 2026.

Latvia’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social on a visit to the United States: a strong mutual interest in deepening cooperation in security and economic matters and enhancing #NATO’s defence capabilities. 🇱🇻🇺🇸 Read more 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b... 📸 MFA of Latvia

Warm congratulations and best wishes of continued well-being and prosperity on #IndependenceDay to Dominican Republic🇩🇴! ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!

On 26 February, 🇱🇻–🇲🇩 political consultations were held in Chișinău. During the consultations, Political Director Ivars Lasis discussed 🇱🇻🇲🇩 friendly bilateral relations with Moldovan officials and reiterated Latvia’s firm support for Moldova’s EU 🇪🇺 integration and resilience against external threats.

On the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol, we honour the Ukrainian citizens who first openly stood against Russia’s aggression in 2014 and demonstrated resistance to the attempted occupation of the peninsula. 1/2

Warm congratulations and sincere wishes for continued progress, success and wellbeing from Latvia 🇱🇻 to #Kuwait 🇰🇼 on the occasion of #NationalDay!

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social speaks to @apnews.com on Russia’s war in Ukraine 🇺🇦: Unless there is more international pressure through sanctions and restrictions on the Russian economy, and the degradation of its capability to wage war, peace will not be immediate. 🔗 apnews.com/video/after-...

Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social at the #UN 🇺🇳 Human Rights Council urges to exert maximum international pressure on Russia. 🎥 See the full statement here: youtu.be/nHNlR4Pb9tM 🔗 Read more: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...