Excellencies, Generals, Soldiers of the Multinational Battlegroup in Latvia, I Latvia joined the NATO Alliance in 2004. At that time, eighteen years ago, we, Latvians, were developing our own self…
On 30 May, President of Latvia Egils Levits hosted a promotion ceremony at the Riga Castle for Brigadier General Imants Ziediņš, Commander of NAF Joint Headquarters, NAF Deputy Chief of Staff, who…
Esteemed Minister, Chief of the Defence Staff, troops, officers, inhabitants of Saldus, ladies and gentlemen, I Statehood is the fulfilment of nation’s desire for self-determination. National Armed…
Sailors, Defence Minister, ladies and gentlemen, Today is a big day for Navy Patrol Boat Squadron, the whole Liepāja and Latvian Naval Forces. Today we unveil your unit’s flag. The squadron itself…
On 24 March, President of Latvia Egils Levits took part in the extraordinary meeting of the heads of state and government of NATO member states in Brussels. NATO leaders unanimously confirmed their…
President of Latvia Egils Levits and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visit Camp Ādaži to meet troops and watch them interact during military training.
Like the rest of the Western world, Latvia strongly condemns Russian aggression and wide-ranging military attack on Ukraine ordered by President Putin in breach of international law. It should be…
Esteemed Parliamentary Secretary of the Defence Ministry, Honourable Chief of the Defence Staff, Honourable Rector of National Defence Academy, newest officers of Latvian army, Ladies and gentlemen,…
Esteemed Chief of Defence Staff, dear troops, This is a big day not only for troops of the 2nd Regional Support Centre, but also the whole Lielvārde and Latvian Air Force, as well as Vidzeme and…
On 4 February, President of Latvia Egils Levits attended the regular Military Council meeting at the National Armed Force Air Force Base Lielvārde. President Levits’ statement following the meeting: …
