On 1 April 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, will meet with Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, who will pay an official visit to Latvia. The ministers will discuss bilateral cooperation between Latvia and Singapore, the European Union’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and current global geopolitical issues – Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and security in the Indo–Pacific region, as well as common interests within the UN and the UN Security Council.
This will be the first visit by a Singaporean Foreign Minister to Latvia. Vivian Balakrishnan will be in Latvia from 31 March to 1 April.
For the attention of the media on 1 April
Photo and video opportunity:
- At 15.00 – the Latvian and Singaporean Foreign Ministers lay flowers at the Freedom Monument
- At 15.20 – the ministers arrive at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; signing of the Guest Book and official photograph (K. Valdemāra iela 3, Zariņš’ Saloon, first floor)
- At 16.00–16.10 – press statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore (3rd floor lobby). Languages: Latvian and English.
Media representatives are invited to register their participation by 17.00 on 31 March by email: media@mfa.gov.lv. Please plan to arrive on time.