Baiba Braže to host the visits of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Minister of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On 28 January 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, will welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Maria Malmer Stenergard, and the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Stephen Doughty, during their respective working visits to Latvia.

During bilateral talks, Foreign Ministers will address current transatlantic cooperation and security matters, support for Ukraine and containment of Russia, NATO and EU-related cooperation, Latvia’s priorities on the UN Security Council, and opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in economy and defence.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden will also address Latvian Ambassadors at the annual meeting of diplomatic representatives which takes place this week in Riga and brings together 45 Latvian Ambassadors from around the world. The Minister for Foreign Affairs will also visit the Camp Ādaži military base.

Meanwhile the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will visit the Autonomous Systems Competence Centre. The primary task of the Centre is to equip the National Armed Forces with air, sea, and land drones to reinforce military capabilities. 

For the attention of the media!

• Photo and press opportunity during the visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden:

  • 09:12 – the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Maria Malmer Stenergard, lay flowers at the Freedom Monument;
  • 09:25 – joint meeting of the ministers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Official photo and signing of the Guest Book (Zariņš’ Saloon, first floor);
  • 12:45–13:00 – press statements of the Latvian and Swedish Foreign Ministers (venue: Camp Valdemārs military base). Languages: Latvian – English.
    • NB! When registering for the press conference at the Camp Valdemārs military base, please provide the following information:
      • full name of the media representative;
      • the first part of personal identification number;
      • the make and registration number of the vehicle used by the media representative to arrive at the venue.
    • Please ensure your arrival at the base by 12:00 at the latest.

• Photo and press opportunity during the visit of the Minister of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:

  • 15:35–15:45 – press statements of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, and the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Stephen Doughty (doorstep) (Atrium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, first floor).

Media representatives are invited to register their participation by 09:00 on 28 January by email: media@mfa.gov.lv.

​​​​​​​Please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to each event, except for the Camp Valdemārs military base where the latest arrival time is 12:00.