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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 12h

It’s a wrap! A look back at 🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social’s second day at #RigaConf2025!

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#Unity | #Security | #Resilience

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 1d

Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social 🇱🇻 and US 🇺🇸 Ambassador to #NATO Matthew Whitaker visit drone technology company Edge Autonomy and join discussions at #RigaConf2025

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 1d

Transatlantic unity is our strongest weapon against the aggression of Russia and to achieving just and lasting peace in Ukraine 🇺🇦

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Uganda 🇺🇬 on its #IndependenceDay! Latvia 🇱🇻 wishes lasting peace and prosperity in the years ahead!

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 2d

On 7 October, Ambassador of Latvia 🇱🇻 to the Kingdom of Norway 🇳🇴 Dāvis Daudzvārdis presented his letter of credence to King Harald V of Norway.

➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 2d

On 5 and 6 October, Under Secretary of State and Political Director Ivars Lasis participated in the second high-level forum of the EU 🇪🇺 and the Gulf Cooperation Council #GCC in Kuwait 🇰🇼, as well as in a ministerial-level meeting on regional security and cooperation.

➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/p...

Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 3d

@baibabraze.bsky.social: “NATO confidence in the capabilities of 🇱🇻, inviting 🇱🇻 to join the small group of project implementers, is the highest recognition for those institutions, organisations, medical professionals and others involved who are already working on a daily basis to support 🇺🇦.”

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 3d

On 7 October 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a decision on the participation of Latvia in the #NATO project Renovator.

#StandWithUkraine️

➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/l...

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 4d

🗣 The officials discussed current regional security issues, as well as opportunities to promote political dialogue and strengthen economic cooperation.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 4d

On 6️⃣ October, Under-Secretary of State and Political Director Ivars Lasis met with the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar 🇶🇦, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.

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Photo: Boneta Bērziņa-Gulbe, MFA of Latvia

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 7d

📸 Photo album: flickr.com/photos/33443...

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03.10.2025. Ārlietu ministre Baiba Braže Rīgā tiekas ar Slovākijas ārlietu ministru Juraju Blanāru (Juraj Blanár)

Foto: Laura Celmiņa, Ārlietu ministrija

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 7d

🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social in a meeting with 🇸🇰’s FM Juraj Blanár: we are in agreement – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine 🇺🇦, including the annexation of Crimea, is a disastrous violation of international law and sovereignty.

More on the visit: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 7d

Heartfelt congratulations to Germany 🇩🇪, our close and reliable #EU partner and #NATO ally, on the 3️⃣5️⃣th anniversary of the Day of #GermanUnity! Latvia 🇱🇻 values our close cooperation in defence, economy and culture built on shared history and united vision for a safer and stronger European future!

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 8d

Warm congratulations and sincere wishes for continued growth and stability to Iraq 🇮🇶 on its #IndependenceDay!

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 8d

Latvia 🇱🇻 extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 on its #NationalFoundationDay! We look forward to continued like-minded cooperation in the years to come.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 8d

Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social in a conversation with Isa Soares on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦, violations of #NATO and European airspace, regional security, and the “drone wall”.

📺 See the full video here ⤵️
youtu.be/HDe6rElhzvo?...

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 9d

On 3 October, Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social will welcome Slovakia’s 🇸🇰 Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár to Latvia 🇱🇻 for a working visit.

📸 🎥 Further information and media opportunities ⤵️
www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

On 3️⃣0️⃣ September, Ambassador Normans Penke presented his credentials to His Majesty The King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. From this moment on, Normans Penke assumes the duties of Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia 🇱🇻 to the Kingdom of Sweden 🇸🇪

➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...

Photo: The Royal Court of Sweden/ Sanna Targus Tirén

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

On the #DefendersDay, we honour the courage, strength, & sacrifice of 🇺🇦’s soldiers. By bravely defending your home, you defend all of Europe. We stand together to protect our shared values of human dignity, democracy, & the rule of law. May courage & strength bring you to victory. #СлаваУкраїні!

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

Warmest greetings for continued growth and prosperity to Nigeria 🇳🇬 as it celebrates its #IndependenceDay!

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Cyprus 🇨🇾 on its #IndependenceDay! Latvia 🇱🇻 sends its best wishes for continued well-being and stability.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to China 🇨🇳 on the occasion of its #NationalDay! Latvia 🇱🇻 extends its sincere greetings for continued well-being and prosperity. 国庆节快乐!

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

👋 The new Ambassador of Latvia 🇱🇻 to Sweden 🇸🇪 Normans Penke: For us in Sweden, the security issues will be my focal point in everyday work.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

Read more ⤵️
www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...

📸 Flickr album: flickr.com/photos/33443...

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 10d

Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social 🇱🇻 in Warsaw: Transatlantic cooperation is a win-win for security and economy – it involves training, sharing knowledge and skills for our defence capabilities, industry. Our security interests lie in boosting 🇺🇦’s self-defence capabilities.

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