Valsts prezidenta kanceleja

On 10 June, President Edgars Rinkēvičs chaired a meeting of the National Security Council at Riga Castle.The Council discussed current international security policy issues and their impact on national security. Participants included Ināra Mūrniece, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima, and Major General Kaspars Pudāns, Commander of the National Armed Forces.A key topic was the situation arising from Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine, international support for Ukraine’s…
On 10 June, President Edgars Rinkēvičs chaired a meeting of the National Security Council at Riga Castle.The Council discussed current international security policy issues and their impact on national security. Participants included Ināra Mūrniece, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima, and Major General Kaspars Pudāns, Commander of the National Armed Forces.A key topic was the situation arising from Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine, international support for Ukraine’s priority needs in strengthening its defence capabilities, and the exchange of experience regarding the implementation of air defence solutions. The Council received information from the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence on forthcoming steps…

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Date 11 June, 2026
Time10.30

President Edgars Rinkēvičs to attend the National Defence Service Graduation Ceremony

Media opportunities: For media opportunities, please contact Eva Rešņa by 15:00 on June 9 by email komunikacija@mil.lv or phone +371…
Date 11 June, 2026
Time13.15

Judges’ oath-taking ceremony

The following judges will take the solemn oath before President Edgars Rinkēvičs:Judge of the Riga City Court Vilmārs Endzelis;Judge…