Valsts prezidenta kanceleja

On 16 February, during a meeting at the Riga Castle with the Minister for the Interior, Rihards Kozlovskis, President Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed progress in strengthening Latvia’s eastern border, the implementation of civil protection measures and dialogue with municipalities. He also addressed Latvia's situation in the context of European Union migration policy. With regard to the situation on Latvia’s eastern border with Russia and Belarus, the President positively assessed the border…
On 16 February, during a meeting at the Riga Castle with the Minister for the Interior, Rihards Kozlovskis, President Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed progress in strengthening Latvia’s eastern border, the implementation of civil protection measures and dialogue with municipalities. He also addressed Latvia's situation in the context of European Union migration policy. With regard to the situation on Latvia’s eastern border with Russia and Belarus, the President positively assessed the border infrastructure development completed in 2025. At the same time, E. Rinkēvičs emphasised the importance of continuing the introduction of technological solutions and enhancing inter-agency cooperation to ensure effective border protection, implement counter…
16.02.2026.

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Date 17 February, 2026
Time13.30

President Edgars Rinkēvičs visits the Ombudsman’s Office

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the visit.
Date 18 February, 2026
Time10.00

President Edgars Rinkēvičs meets with the Prime Minister Evika Siliņa

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the meeting, at the end of the meeting – press conference.