Study visit “Smart Governance: AI, Geospatial Tools and Civic Engagement for Strategic Planning and date-based policy making” took place in 🇱🇻 for representatives of 🇺🇿 public administration.

On 1 January 2026, Latvia 🇱🇻 begins its work on the UN 🇺🇳 Security Council. Participation in the UN Security Council is the most direct contribution to strengthening Latvia’s security and sovereignty, as it adopts legally binding decisions for all UN member states. 🎯 Latvia

🇱🇻's Ambassador to the United Nations 🇺🇳 Sanita Deslandes speaks at the flag installation ceremony of the newly-elected members of the United Nations Security Council, as Latvia 🇱🇻 begins its work on the #UNSC for the first time on 1 January 2026 (2026–2027). #LatviaUNSC

The EU and CFLA have signed an agreement for an initiative to strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized farmers in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 The project will promote the development of farmer cooperatives, sustainable production, and knowledge exchange with EU experts #LATDEV

Thankful for a rich and engaging discussion on 🇱🇻🇺🇿 partnership opportunities. Advancing the C5+B3 format across policy, think-tank and economic cooperation would be highly valuable. Looking forward to building together on this positive trajectory.

A great loss for Latvia 🇱🇻 and the world: the sports legend Uļjana Semjonova has passed away. An Olympic, world and European basketball 🏀 champion 🏆 Our warmest condolences to Uļa’s family, colleagues and supporters. ℹ️ She was the 1️⃣st European woman inducted into the

A very happy birthday to Latvia's national treasure, composer and pianist Maestro Raimonds Pauls who turns 90 today 🎉 🎹 Raimonds Pauls works bring together Latvian folk music, jazz, blues, rock’n’roll, French chanson, German schlager. He has performed around the world and

On January 13–14, an inspiring seminar titled “Leadership for Resilient Communities: Strategy, Innovation, and Teamwork” was held in Tashkent. Organized by CFLA, funded by GIZ #LATDEV #LatviaUzbekistan

Latvia and Uzbekistan: a strong partnership for strengthening good governance 🇱🇻🤝🇺🇿 On 15-16 January 2026, the second Training of Trainers seminar of the programme “Training of Trainers Program: Strategic Planning in Uzbekistan” was held in Tashkent .

Riga now. Winter wonderland ❄️ ❤️

20 January 1991 was the bloodiest day in Latvia’s 🇱🇻 struggle to restore its independence. Illegal Soviet occupation forces brutally suppressed unarmed supporters of Latvian independence, killing five people and injuring thirteen.   More than 50,000 residents of Latvia selflessly

Latvia engages in strengthening digital connectivity in Central Asia. ⤵️ cfla.gov.lv/en/article/lat…

#OTD 105 years ago the Allied Supreme Council supports de iure recognition of the Republic of Latvia 🇱🇻 #LVdeiure105

Latvia 🇱🇻 celebrates 105 years since its de iure international recognition in 1921. Founded in 1918, Latvia fought for its freedom on the battlefield and its statehood on the diplomatic front. We honour the tireless work of our diplomats and the allies that stood with us.

Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Foreign Minister Baiba Braže opens the annual meeting of the Heads of the Latvian Diplomatic Missions. This year’s key tasks: strengthening state security, economic growth, and civic engagement. With our guest Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discussed about EU’s position

The 2nd day of the Meeting of Heads of Latvia’s Diplomatic Missions begins with a discussion with Latvia’s 🇱🇻 Prime Minister Evika Siliņa 🇱🇻🇺🇦. Focus on economic development and security. 💬

Vēstnieku nedēļa 2026 | 3. diena | #RunāVēstnieki

Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže during Foreign Policy Debate 2026: “ We are deeply grateful to our 14 allies for their participation in the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia here in Latvia, led by Canada. Thank you to #Canada for its leadership and its decision to extend the mandate of the

Latvian 🇱🇻 conductor Andris Nelsons wins two #GRAMMYs2026 Awards 👏 Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra he conducts won a Grammy in the Best Orchestral Performance, as well as an award in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. 🏆 eng.lsm.lv/article/cultur…

A 1️⃣st time for everything! Two Latvians scored a goal in a NHL game for the same team, the Florida Panthers 💪 #SaraujLatvija 🇱🇻