Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia

23/06/2026

May the light of the midsummer bonfires unite Latvians in Latvia and around the world! We wish you the strength of the solstice, joyful celebrations and safe festivities.

Happy midsummer! 🌿🔥

23/06/2026

Warm congratulations to Luxembourg 🇱🇺 on ! We cherish our strong friendship and look forward to deepening political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation for a more secure and prosperous future. E schéinen Nationalfeierdag, Lëtzebuerg!

22/06/2026

107 years ago, one of the most significant victories of the Latvian War of Independence was won in the Battle of Cēsis. In June 1919, the North Latvian Brigade and the Estonian Army joined forces to defeat German units, defending both nations’ right to independence. This victory strengthened Latvia’s statehood and demonstrated the power of Latvian–Estonian cooperation in the fight for freedom. Today, Latvia and Estonia continue to stand shoulder to shoulder, strengthening NATO and safeguarding our shared values 🇱🇻🤝🇪🇪

21/06/2026

On 25 June in Riga, Latvia's 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister Baiba Braže will host Assistant Secretaries General Scott Bray, responsible for intelligence and security, and Nick Catsaras, responsible for defence policy and planning.

During the meeting, the NATO flag will be raised outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, thereby underscoring NATO’s importance in Latvia’s foreign policy and in strengthening the country’s security.

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On 25 June 2026 in Riga, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, will host NATO Deputy Secretaries General Scott Bray, responsible for intelligence and…

21/06/2026

Thank you to Latvia’s medical workers, who care for people’s health every day and, alongside their daily work, find the strength to support Ukraine 🇱🇻🤝🇺🇦

We express our solidarity with Ukrainian medical workers, who continue to save lives and provide assistance to those who need it most in unimaginably difficult circumstances.

Embassy of Latvia in Ukraine/ Посольство Латвійської Республіки в Україні | Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Latvia / Посольство України в Латвії | Міністерство закордонних справ України / MFA of Ukraine | Постійне представництво України при ООН / Perm Mission of Ukraine to the UN

21/06/2026

21 June marks the summer solstice — saulgrieži — the longest day and shortest night of the year.

Deeply rooted in Latvian tradition, saulgrieži celebrates light, nature and togetherness at the height of summer. Flower crowns, oak wreaths, bonfires, traditional songs and gatherings until sunrise are all part of this ancient celebration.

A few days later, Latvians continue these midsummer traditions during Līgo and Jāņi. 🌿🔥

19/06/2026

On 18–19 June in Rome, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andžejs Viļumsons, held consultations with Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation 🇱🇻🤝🇮🇹

💬 During the conversation, Andžejs Viļumsons expressed satisfaction with the active political dialogue between Latvia and Italy, as well as their successful and multifaceted cooperation both bilaterally and within international frameworks. The State Secretary expressed gratitude for Italy’s contribution to the security of the Baltic states through its participation in the NATO Multinational Brigade in Ādaži and the Baltic Air Policing mission, which strengthen the security of NATO’s eastern flank in the face of the threat posed by Russia.

🔗 Read more: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/latvia-appreciates-italys-contribution-security-baltic-states-strengthening-natos-eastern-flank

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19/06/2026

💬 “The specific nature of drone warfare in Ukraine forces us to rethink what we mean by “journalist safety”. Journalists are not merely caught in the crossfire; they are being deliberately targeted. The language of the UNESCO report must reflect the gravity of the threats, and combating impunity is particularly important in the current circumstances,” emphasised Rita Ruduša, media expert and representative of Latvia 🇱🇻

ℹ️ On 18 June, a meeting of the Bureau of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) was held in Paris, France, where participants discussed strengthening media sustainability, journalist safety and combating gender-based persecution of journalists.

🔗 Read more: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/latvia-stresses-need-strengthen-journalist-safety-unesco

19/06/2026

The Under-Secretary of State for Economic Affairs at the MFA, Ivita Burmistre, emphasised in the discussions that, in the context of a changing security environment, development cooperation plays an important strategic role in the stability of partner countries and regional resilience, and therefore comprehensive support for Ukraine must continue.

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On 18 and 19 June 2026, Latvia participated for the second time in the high-level Tidewater meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, which brought together members of…

19/06/2026

Nils Muižnieks, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus: Russia is exerting increasing influence over Belarusian language and history policies

🔗: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/nils-muiznieks-un-special-rapporteur-situation-human-rights-belarus-russia-exerting-increasing-influence-over-belarusian-language-and-history-policies
📸: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCX9Qk

📷 Laura Celmiņa, MFA