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    31.07.2023. Valsts prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs sasveicinās ar Valsts robežsardzes priekšnieku ģenerāli Gunti Pujātu

    The President of Latvia: a strong border guard with professionals loyal to the state guarantees the resilience of our country

    On 31 July President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the State Border Guard Headquarters in Riga. During the visit, the President of Latvia got acquainted with the management and staff of the State Border…
    31.07.2023.
    Edgars RinkēvičsNational securityDomestic policy
    25.07.2023. Valsts prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs tiekas ar iekšlietu ministru Māri Kučinski

    The President of Latvia expresses support for the increase in remuneration of employees of the internal affairs system

    On 25 July, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Minister of the Interior Māris Kučinskis at the Riga Castle to discuss topical issues of the internal affairs system, including police actions in cases…
    25.07.2023.
    Edgars RinkēvičsDomestic policyNational security
    Valsts prezidents ar ugunsdzēsējiem iet pa depo iekšpagalmu, kreisajā pusē ugunsdzēsēju auto

    President of Latvia: The State Fire and Rescue Service is of particular importance in strengthening the internal security of the country

    On 24 July President Edgars Rinkēvičs got acquainted with the working conditions of the State Fire and Rescue Service Riga Regional Headquarters, Units 5 and 2, heard the opinion and vision of the…
    24.07.2023.
    Edgars RinkēvičsDomestic policyNational security
    Džastins Trudo un Edgars Rinkēvičs

    The President of Latvia thanks for strengthening Canada’s military presence in Latvia

    On 10 July President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau at the Riga Castle to thank Canada for its military presence in Latvia and to express Latvia's…
    10.07.2023.
    Foreign policyEdgars RinkēvičsNational security

    In a joint letter, the presidents of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland draw the attention of the NATO Secretary General and the leaders of the countries and governments of the alliance to threats to the region and the entire Euro-Atlantic area

    Presidents of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland addressed a letter to the NATO Secretary General and to the Heads of State and Government of the Alliance, drawing attention to the ever closer military…
    07.07.2023.
    Egils LevitsNational security
    Egils Levits

    Address by the President of Latvia Egils Levits at the Restoration of Independence Day military parade in Alūksne

    Madam Minister, Mr Commander of the National Armed Forces, Soldiers and parade participants, Inhabitants of Alūksne, Dear attendees, I 33 years ago, with the Declaration on the Restoration of Latvia…
    04.05.2023.
    Egils LevitsNational security
    Egils Levits un Ilmārs Atis Lejiņš

    President of Latvia: NATO Summit in Vilnius needs to implement the decisions made at Madrid Summit and confirm the activation of NATO plans

    On 25 April, President of Latvia Egils Levits met with Brigadier General Ilmārs Atis Lejiņš, Deputy Director of the Policy and Capability Development Department of NATO International Military Staff,…
    25.04.2023.
    Egils LevitsNational security

    Statement by the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, after the meeting of the National Security Council

    The National Security Council (NSC) has considered the issue of centralised procurement of food supply for the need of the National Armed Forces (NAF) at several meetings this year. After listening…
    27.03.2023.
    Egils LevitsNational security
    Valsts prezidents Egils Levits sarokojas ar Valsts policijas priekšnieku Armandu Ruku

    President of Latvia: interior funding must continue to grow because Latvia’s internal security is as vital as security against external threats

    On 27 February, President of Latvia Egils Levits visited Section 3, Riga Region Division, State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Riga Central Police Station, Riga Region Division, State Police (SP)…
    27.02.2023.
    Egils LevitsDomestic policyNational security
    Egils Levits

    Address by the President of Latvia Egils Levits at the graduation ceremony for Land Force Military Leadership cadets of the Latvian National Defence Academy

    Honourable Parliamentary Secretary of the Defence Ministry! Honourable Commander of the National Armed Forces! Honourable Rector of the Latvian National Defence Academy! Ladies and Gentlemen! Dear…
    15.02.2023.
    Egils LevitsNational security