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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia | Minister of Foreign Affairs @baibabraze.bsky.social | Latviešu valodā seko @arlietas.bsky.social
On the second day of the @munsecconf.bsky.social , 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social met with 🇸🇪’s Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, 🇪🇺’s Special Envoy for Sanctions David O’Sullivan, 🇱🇮’s Foreign Minister Sabine Monauni, and 🇺🇦’s Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs Oleg Shymanskyi.
#MSC2026
#MSC2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
On the second day of the @munsecconf.bsky.social , 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social met with 🇸🇪’s Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, 🇪🇺’s Special Envoy for Sanctions David O’Sullivan, 🇱🇮’s Foreign Minister Sabine Monauni, and 🇺🇦’s Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs Oleg Shymanskyi.
#MSC2026
#MSC2026
🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social opened the 1st Townhall at #MSC2026 on European Defense with Sergey Lagodinsky and Anna Wieslander and Georg Mascolo.
February 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social opened the 1st Townhall at #MSC2026 on European Defense with Sergey Lagodinsky and Anna Wieslander and Georg Mascolo.
📢 Announcing development cooperation grant project competition. Priority to projects in the European Union’s Eastern Neighbourhood, countries of Central Asia, and the African region.
February 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
📢 Announcing development cooperation grant project competition. Priority to projects in the European Union’s Eastern Neighbourhood, countries of Central Asia, and the African region.
An Honorary Consulate of Latvia has been opened in Milan, covering the Lombardy region of Italy.
🇱🇻🇮🇹 Businessman and professor Alfredo Sassi has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Milan.
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🇱🇻🇮🇹 Businessman and professor Alfredo Sassi has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Milan.
Read more 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/h...
February 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
An Honorary Consulate of Latvia has been opened in Milan, covering the Lombardy region of Italy.
🇱🇻🇮🇹 Businessman and professor Alfredo Sassi has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Milan.
Read more 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/h...
🇱🇻🇮🇹 Businessman and professor Alfredo Sassi has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Milan.
Read more 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/h...
From 12 to 14 February, Latvia's Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social will attend the 62nd @munsecconf.bsky.social. She will speak at several high-level discussions on current foreign and security policy challenges and meet with ministers from Ukraine and other countries. 💬
February 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM
From 12 to 14 February, Latvia's Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social will attend the 62nd @munsecconf.bsky.social. She will speak at several high-level discussions on current foreign and security policy challenges and meet with ministers from Ukraine and other countries. 💬
The call for nominations for the 17th @latvianmfa.bsky.social & @mfaestonia.bsky.social Languages Award competition is out!
See more at ⤵️
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February 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM
The call for nominations for the 17th @latvianmfa.bsky.social & @mfaestonia.bsky.social Languages Award competition is out!
See more at ⤵️
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🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social at a meeting with EU 🇪🇺 ambassadors to Latvia: support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Latvia’s interests in the EU Multiannual Financial Framework are our main priorities during Cyprus 🇨🇾 EU Presidency #CY2026EU
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social at a meeting with EU 🇪🇺 ambassadors to Latvia: support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Latvia’s interests in the EU Multiannual Financial Framework are our main priorities during Cyprus 🇨🇾 EU Presidency #CY2026EU
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...
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In a discussion on the EU 🇪🇺 Multiannual Financial Framework, Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis stresses the importance of EU support for eastern border countries.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM
In a discussion on the EU 🇪🇺 Multiannual Financial Framework, Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis stresses the importance of EU support for eastern border countries.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/d...
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At the second Latvia–Algeria political consultations in Riga, discussions focused on:
🔹 strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation, especially in the ICT sector,
🔹 Russia’s war against Ukraine,
🔹 the security situation in Africa.
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🔹 strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation, especially in the ICT sector,
🔹 Russia’s war against Ukraine,
🔹 the security situation in Africa.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
At the second Latvia–Algeria political consultations in Riga, discussions focused on:
🔹 strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation, especially in the ICT sector,
🔹 Russia’s war against Ukraine,
🔹 the security situation in Africa.
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🔹 strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation, especially in the ICT sector,
🔹 Russia’s war against Ukraine,
🔹 the security situation in Africa.
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🔝 Riga-based defence technology company Origin Robotics starts BLAZE drone deliveries to Latvia 🇱🇻, Belgium 🇧🇪, and Estonia 🇪🇪
🛡️ Three #NATO nations’ armed forces are the first European military to field autonomous interceptor drones amid rising airspace threats.
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🛡️ Three #NATO nations’ armed forces are the first European military to field autonomous interceptor drones amid rising airspace threats.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
🔝 Riga-based defence technology company Origin Robotics starts BLAZE drone deliveries to Latvia 🇱🇻, Belgium 🇧🇪, and Estonia 🇪🇪
🛡️ Three #NATO nations’ armed forces are the first European military to field autonomous interceptor drones amid rising airspace threats.
🚀 unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-...
🛡️ Three #NATO nations’ armed forces are the first European military to field autonomous interceptor drones amid rising airspace threats.
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While visiting Norway's Quantum House, Latvia's Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social discussed
🔹 the work of the Quantum House,
🔹 potential collaboration opportunities for 🇱🇻 and 🇳🇴 scientists,
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🔹 the work of the Quantum House,
🔹 potential collaboration opportunities for 🇱🇻 and 🇳🇴 scientists,
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February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
While visiting Norway's Quantum House, Latvia's Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social discussed
🔹 the work of the Quantum House,
🔹 potential collaboration opportunities for 🇱🇻 and 🇳🇴 scientists,
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🔹 the work of the Quantum House,
🔹 potential collaboration opportunities for 🇱🇻 and 🇳🇴 scientists,
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Happy #WaitangiDay to our friends in #NewZealand 🇳🇿! Latvia 🇱🇻 values our strong ties and looks forward to continued cooperation in the years ahead. Ngā mihi pai mō te rangimārie me te oranga!
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Happy #WaitangiDay to our friends in #NewZealand 🇳🇿! Latvia 🇱🇻 values our strong ties and looks forward to continued cooperation in the years ahead. Ngā mihi pai mō te rangimārie me te oranga!
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social during her meeting with 🇳🇴 FM Espen Barth Eide: Latvia & Norway have excellent bilateral & regional cooperation. We will continue our joint efforts to strengthen security in the region, support Ukraine 🇺🇦, & contain Russia.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social during her meeting with 🇳🇴 FM Espen Barth Eide: Latvia & Norway have excellent bilateral & regional cooperation. We will continue our joint efforts to strengthen security in the region, support Ukraine 🇺🇦, & contain Russia.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
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👥 From 2 to 4 February in Paris, as part of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social Eurasia Week, the Under-Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Ivita Burmistre attended a high-level meeting.
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
👥 From 2 to 4 February in Paris, as part of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social Eurasia Week, the Under-Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Ivita Burmistre attended a high-level meeting.
On 4–5 February, 🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social will visit the Kingdom of Norway 🇳🇴 to meet Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide & Minister of Trade & Industry Cecilie Myrseth.
➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
On 4–5 February, 🇱🇻’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social will visit the Kingdom of Norway 🇳🇴 to meet Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide & Minister of Trade & Industry Cecilie Myrseth.
➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/f...
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Congratulations to #SriLanka 🇱🇰 on #IndependenceDay! We look forward to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Latvia 🇱🇻
February 4, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations to #SriLanka 🇱🇰 on #IndependenceDay! We look forward to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Latvia 🇱🇻
During a formal ceremony, the Latvian Ambassador Ingrīda Levrence presents her letter of credence to the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini. Latvia 🇱🇻 highly appreciates Slovakia’s 🇸🇰 significant contribution to #NATO eFP Battle Group in Latvia.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
During a formal ceremony, the Latvian Ambassador Ingrīda Levrence presents her letter of credence to the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini. Latvia 🇱🇻 highly appreciates Slovakia’s 🇸🇰 significant contribution to #NATO eFP Battle Group in Latvia.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...
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On 2 February, in Auckland, New Zealand, the Ambassador of Latvia Samija Šerifa presented her letter of credence and extended greetings from the President of Latvia @edgarsrinkevics.bsky.social to the Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro. 🇱🇻🤝🇳🇿
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
On 2 February, in Auckland, New Zealand, the Ambassador of Latvia Samija Šerifa presented her letter of credence and extended greetings from the President of Latvia @edgarsrinkevics.bsky.social to the Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro. 🇱🇻🤝🇳🇿
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social & 🇬🇭’s FM Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa: international law, opposition to changing borders by force, new security challenges, & the development of economic relations are shared priorities for both countries.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social & 🇬🇭’s FM Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa: international law, opposition to changing borders by force, new security challenges, & the development of economic relations are shared priorities for both countries.
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social on a regional visit to Jelgava: entrepreneurs & scientists are examples of successful science & innovation commercialisation projects.
➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
📸 Flickr album: flickr.com/photos/33443...
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📸 Flickr album: flickr.com/photos/33443...
February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social on a regional visit to Jelgava: entrepreneurs & scientists are examples of successful science & innovation commercialisation projects.
➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
📸 Flickr album: flickr.com/photos/33443...
➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/b...
📸 Flickr album: flickr.com/photos/33443...
Latvian 🇱🇻 conductor Andris Nelsons wins two #GRAMMY Awards 👏
Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra he conducts won a Grammy in the Best Orchestral Performance, as well as an award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. 🏆
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Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra he conducts won a Grammy in the Best Orchestral Performance, as well as an award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. 🏆
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Latvian Andris Nelsons wins two Grammy awards
Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons won awards in two categories at the Grammy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1st, according to information on the official Grammy website.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Latvian 🇱🇻 conductor Andris Nelsons wins two #GRAMMY Awards 👏
Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra he conducts won a Grammy in the Best Orchestral Performance, as well as an award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. 🏆
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Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra he conducts won a Grammy in the Best Orchestral Performance, as well as an award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. 🏆
eng.lsm.lv/article/cult...
On 2 February, 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social will host the visit of 🇬🇭’s FM Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
🔹 The Ministers will discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation, implement development cooperation projects, & work together within international organisations.
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🔹 The Ministers will discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation, implement development cooperation projects, & work together within international organisations.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
On 2 February, 🇱🇻’s FM @baibabraze.bsky.social will host the visit of 🇬🇭’s FM Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
🔹 The Ministers will discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation, implement development cooperation projects, & work together within international organisations.
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🔹 The Ministers will discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation, implement development cooperation projects, & work together within international organisations.
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From the address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs @baibabraze.bsky.social at the Annual #LVForeignPolicyDebate - on 🇱🇻’s Foreign Policy and 🇪🇺 Affairs in 2025 and outlook for 2026.
Full speech ⤵️
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More on the report 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/m...
Full speech ⤵️
www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...
More on the report 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/m...
January 30, 2026 at 1:18 PM
From the address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs @baibabraze.bsky.social at the Annual #LVForeignPolicyDebate - on 🇱🇻’s Foreign Policy and 🇪🇺 Affairs in 2025 and outlook for 2026.
Full speech ⤵️
www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...
More on the report 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/m...
Full speech ⤵️
www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/a...
More on the report 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/m...
Latvia’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social during Foreign Policy Debate 2026: “We are deeply grateful to our 14 allies for their participation in the NATO Multinational Brigade here in Latvia, led by Canada.”
January 29, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Latvia’s Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social during Foreign Policy Debate 2026: “We are deeply grateful to our 14 allies for their participation in the NATO Multinational Brigade here in Latvia, led by Canada.”