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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 23h

- swift information-sharing to better shape our sanctions development and other policy responses to be advanced.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 23h

- flag states, flag registries, port and coastal states, as well as international & regional organizations are paramount in preventing these illegal, unsafe or environmentally perilous operations.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 23h

- to enhance cooperation and move forward to further disrupt and deter the global shadow fleet.

- proper control of safety, security, environmental and insurance requirements has to be ensured.

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Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @latvianmfa.bsky.social · 23h

Latvia 🇱🇻 as part of the Shadow Fleet Task Force (G7 & NB8++: BE🇧🇪,CA🇨🇦,DK🇩🇰,EE🇪🇪,EU🇪🇺,FI🇫🇮, FR🇫🇷,DE🇩🇪,IS🇮🇸,IT🇮🇹,JP🇯🇵,LV🇱🇻,LT🇱🇹,NL🇳🇱,NO🇳🇴,PL🇵🇱,SE🇸🇪 & UK🇬🇧) joins the statement in Canada:

➡️ www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/j...

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

Latvia 🇱🇻 congratulates Maria Corina Machado on receiving the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize. Her courage and steadfast pursuit of democracy embody the spirit of the Venezuelan 🇻🇪 people. Her vision of freedom, peace and unity resonates around the world 🌎

🔗 nobelpeaceprize.org

Illustration: Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach

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

🇪🇺 📢 Today, the European Union’s new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force, for which Latvia 🇱🇻 has made full preparations.

If you have questions, please call the State Border Guard at: +371 67075616 or send an email to: [email protected].

More information: www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/l...

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

Heartfelt greetings to our close friend and ally Spain 🇪🇸 on its #NationalDay! Latvia 🇱🇻 looks forward to strengthening our bilateral ties and expanding multilateral cooperation, grounded in mutual trust and a shared dedication to the international rules-based order.

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

The #RigaConf2025 🛡️ has concluded with its third day of vibrant discussions and valuable insights on #UN, #GlobalSecurity, and #InternationalOrder!

More on the conference summary ⤵️
www.mfa.gov.lv/en/article/r...

🔗 rigaconference.lv

#Unity | #Security | #Resilience

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Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations @latviaun-ny.bsky.social · 1d

From conflict zones to climate disasters, from forced displacement to denied education - girls are on the frontlines. We stand with girls in Ukraine, Afghanistan, the Middle East, the DRC, Sudan, and beyond. Their courage shapes our future. The girl I am, the change I lead.

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

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

🔗 rigaconference.lv

#Unity | #Security | #Resilience

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

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

@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 · 5d

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 · 6d

🗣 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 · 6d

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 · 9d

📸 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 · 9d

🇱🇻’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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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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