On Monday, 18 June 2018, H.E. President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and First Lady of Ireland Sabina Higgins will pay a state visit to Latvia.During the visit, the President of Ireland and his…
I am pleased to welcome the state visit of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, which is a special honour for our country on its centenary. It clearly affirms the close friendship…
“Today, Europe’s security faces a variety of challenges. We have faced Russian aggression in Ukraine and Georgia, endangering the order based on international law. Terrorism, migration, and the…
“Climate change is one of today’s greatest risks to geopolitical stability and security. We can mitigate climate change, shape resilience against the impact it poses, and to reduce the risks of…
“In the future, energy security will be less linked to the creation of new infrastructure. It will be based on energy efficiency, increased use of renewables, and raising awareness of consumers…
“The destinies of our countries and nations have a lot in common, as we have experienced the Soviet occupation, we have regained national independence at the same time, and we have faced and overcome…
“The Saeima elections are our opportunity to exercise self-determination, but it is also a time when internal and external forces can undermine our country's democracy at its foundations. Our…
Can we protect democracy and strengthen our country using democratic methods? This is just one of the questions that Latvian and foreign experts will seek to answer in a discussion initiated by…
I am delighted to welcome H.E. Federal President of the Swiss Confederation Mr Alain Berset and his spouse to the state visit. We are honoured that the visit of the President of Switzerland takes…
“High-quality education is the key to Latvia’s development and success. The courage to make decisions and implement the changes that we consciously choose in the name of our children's future will…
