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On 15 December 2025, the embassies of Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine organised a joint concert in Warsaw, Poland, entitled “Voices of Freedom: For Resilience and Peace”, expressing solidarity with Ukraine and emphasising the importance of culture as the foundation of national identity, resilience and peace.
The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, government officials, and cultural professionals. Latvian pianist Andrejs Osokins and Latvian mezzo-soprano Ieva Parša performed at the concert, together with the string quintet of the Ukrainian symphony orchestra NADIIA and Lithuanian pianist Prof. Aleksandra Žvirblytė.
In their speeches, the Ambassadors emphasised the need to maintain international unity, defend international law, and support Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty and peace – values that are also at the heart of the work of the United Nations. The role of culture in strengthening social cohesion and fostering dialogue even in the most difficult circumstances was highlighted.
The concert “Voices of Freedom” served as a reminder that peace, solidarity, and culture are integral elements of sustainable security – both in Europe and on the global agenda of the United Nations.
The event was organised as part of the diplomatic programme to support the implementation of Latvia’s priorities during its participation in the UN Security Council and to promote Latvia’s recognition. On 3 June 2025, Latvia was elected to the UN Security Council for the term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council will be an important tool for ensuring Latvia’s foreign policy interests. The primary objective of Latvia’s membership is to safeguard and strengthen an international environment that supports the security of Latvia while using and enhancing the opportunities provided by multilateral diplomacy.