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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