On 29–30 April 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, will participate in the annual meeting of the foreign ministers of the Baltic and Nordic countries (NB8), which will take place this year in Kuressaare, Estonia. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, is also expected to participate in the discussions.
The ministers will discuss current regional security issues, support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's aggression, European security and defence efforts and their contribution to strengthening the capabilities of the Euro–Atlantic Alliance, as well as preparations for the upcoming NATO high-level meetings. They also plan to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and international efforts to ensure access to the Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement by the NB8 foreign ministers is planned.
A joint press conference by the ministers is scheduled for 30 April at the conclusion of the meeting.
The NB8 cooperation format includes Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. In 2026, NB8 cooperation in the field of foreign affairs is coordinated by Estonia. Estonia has set the following priorities for its year as NB8 coordinator: 1) to promote the NB8 as the primary framework for cooperation among the Baltic and Nordic countries in coordinating their positions on international and regional agenda items; 2) to strengthen the international significance and visibility of the NB8 as a group of like-minded countries; 3) to increase the competitiveness of the NB8 region and promote cooperation in sectors with an emphasis on defence, digital issues, the economy, education, and culture.