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On 27 January 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, during her working visit to Latvia. Ministers discussed transatlantic relations and the security situation in Europe, further support for Ukraine’s self-defence and strengthening sanctions to contain Russia, the situation in the Middle East, and current matters on the EU agenda – EU enlargement and priorities for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework, including strengthening the EU’s eastern border.
The ministers discussed Latvia’s priorities on the UN Security Council. Ms Tanja Fajon shared Slovenia’s experience in the UN Security Council during the term from 2024 to 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, laid flowers at the Freedom Monument and visited Slovenian soldiers at the Camp Ādaži military base.
Ms Tanja Fajon addressed the heads of Latvia’s diplomatic missions who are gathering in Riga this week for their annual meeting.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže:
“Latvia and Slovenia share excellent bilateral relations, and we are also close allies in the EU and NATO. I am delighted to welcome my good friend and colleague Tanja Fajon during the week when Latvia celebrates 150 years since its international (de jure) recognition.
We are grateful to Slovenia for its military presence in the NATO Multinational Brigade located in Ādaži, with around 70 Slovenian soldiers currently deployed there. This remains an important contribution to the security of the eastern flank. We share a common view that NATO allies’ deterrence and defence capabilities must continue to be strengthened, and this year in Ankara, allies should demonstrate progress towards allocating 5% of GDP to defence.
We appreciate the active work of Slovenia on the UN Security Council, ensuring that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine remains a top issue on the agenda. We agree that all allies must continue to provide maximum support for Ukraine’s self-defence and do everything possible to weaken Russia’s capabilities, including through the twentieth sanctions package and measures against the shadow fleet and its ecosystem.
Latvia and Slovenia share successful cooperation in science, biomedicine, and pharmacy, and both countries underlined their common interest in deepening economic cooperation. Both ministers praised the launch of direct airBaltic flights between Riga and Ljubljana, as it boosts tourism, strengthens personal connections, and broadens the cooperation potential of both countries.