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    Remarks by Egils Levits, President of Latvia, on media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy for the session hosted by the Netherlands at the Summit for Democracy

    Excellencies, Dear colleagues, I thank the Kingdom of the Netherlands for hosting this event and dedicating it to the topic of media freedom – one of the pillars of any democratic society…
    30.03.2023.
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    Address by the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, at the plenary ‘Delivering Justice for All’ of the ‘Summit for Democracy’

    Prime Minister Rutte, dear participants, We all know democracy can be a frustrating process in many ways. Yet there are many reasons why it is still the best form of government. One reason, which…
    29.03.2023.
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    Statement by the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, at the Summit for Democracy

    Mr President, distinguished delegates, Let me start by thanking the President of the United States, Joe Biden, for his leadership in bringing us together at the second Summit for Democracy. …
    29.03.2023.
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    President of Latvia: multilateralism is key to lasting global peace

    On 22 March, George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta, and Mrs Miriam Vella arrived in Latvia for an official visit. After the meeting at the Riga Castle, presidents of Latvia and Malta gave…
    22.03.2023.
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    President of Latvia: Latvia will actively work to hold Russia accountable for aggression and war crimes in Ukraine during the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

    In preparation for Latvia's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, President Egils Levits today met with H.E. Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council…
    17.03.2023.
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    Presidents of Latvia and Malta to discuss challenges in the East and South of the EU, cooperation in international organisations

    On 22–23 March, H.E. Dr George Vella, President of Malta, and Mrs Miriam Vella, First Lady of Malta, will pay an official visit to Latvia. The Presidents of Latvia and Malta will discuss challenges…
    16.03.2023.
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