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      • Speech by Foreign Minister at the Foreign Policy Debate in the Latvian Parliament (Saeima)
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        • Archive
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      • Exhibitions
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    • European Union
      • 20 years of Latvia's membership of the European Union Benefits of Latvia's membership of the European Union (EU), marking the twentieth anniversary of Latvia's membership of the EU.
      • Coordination of the European Union Affairs in Latvia
    • United Nations
      • Priority areas of Latvia at the UN
        • Multilateralism
        • Promotion of human rights, "Women Peace and Security"
        • Sustainable Development
        • UN reforms
        • UN Youth delegate programme
        • Latvia in UNESCO
      • Latvia in the UN system bodies
      • Candidatures of Latvia and its Representatives for the UN system bodies Broader representation in the international organizations is a prerequisite for the implementation of interests of Latvia’s foreign policy.
        • Latvia’s candidacy to the United Nations Security Council (2026–2027)
      • Participation in international peacekeeping missions
      • UN 75 and Latvia 30 at the UN
      • Statements at the UN General Assembly
    • Council of Europe
      • Latvia`s chairmanship of the Council of Europe
        • Priorities of the Latvian Presidency and Agenda
    • Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
    • Security and Defence Policy
      • Latvia in NATO 20 For more than the last 20 years Latvia is proud to be a democratic, stable and reliable NATO member states. Find out more about Latvia's path to NATO from 1991 and membership in NATO starting from 2004.
      • NATO Enhanced Forward Presence
      • NATO Summits
      • Links & Addresses
    • Economic Cooperation
      • The OECD and Latvia
      • Responsible business conduct
        • OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct
      • EU Conflict Minerals Regulation: due diligence requirements for importers
    • Regional Cooperation
      • Co-operation among the Baltic States
      • Co-operation among the Baltic and Nordic countries
      • Baltic Sea Region
        • Council of Baltic Sea States
        • Northern Dimension
        • European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
      • The International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF)
      • Three Seas Initiative
    • Dates of Establishment and Renewal of Diplomatic Relations
    • Development Cooperation Development cooperation is the provision of financial assistance and expertise to partner countries with the aim of fostering sustainable social and economic development within the countries and their societies.
      • Development cooperation policy and Latvia
        • Latvia’s Development Cooperation Policy
        • The Consultative Board for Development Cooperation Policy
        • Regulatory acts
      • Latvia’s Development Cooperation Agency
      • Latvia’s development cooperation policy brand LATDEV
      • Project announcments and financing opportunities
        • Co-financing grant project competition
        • Development cooperation grant project competition
        • Feasibility study visit grant projects tender
        • Other funding options
        • Competition archive
      • Supported projects
        • Projects implemented in 2023
        • Projects implemented in 2022
      • Reconstruction of Ukraine
      • Humanitarian aid by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    • Sanctions
    • Travelling Abroad
      • Countries to which Latvia passport holders may enter without visa
      • Consular Assistance in Emergency Situations
    • Entry into Latvia
      • Entry into Latvia by citizens of Russian Federation and Belarus
        • Suspension in whole of the application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation
        • Acceptance of visa applications from the citizens of the Russian Federation
        • Acceptance of visa applications from the citizens of Belarus
        • Questions and answers on non-recognition of Russian Federation non-biometric passports in the Republic of Latvia
        • Entry into Latvia by citizens of the Russian Federation and Frequently Asked Questions
      • Countries and territories whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa
      • Legal framework on issuing visas
      • Applying for a visa
        • Diplomatic and Consular Missions of other Schengen Member States issuing visas to enter Latvia
      • Documents required to apply for a visa
        • Visa application fees
        • Travel medical insurance policy
      • Processing of visa applications and prior consultation
        • Prior consultation
      • Appeal against refusal, annulment and revocation of a visa and a local border traffic permit
      • Entry into Latvia by citizens of the Union and their family members
    • Consular Services
      • Legalisation of documents
        • Check the validity of the issued Apostille
        • Foreign public documents intended for use in Latvia
        • Public documents issued in Latvia and intended for use in a foreign country
      • Passport and personal ID card (eID)
      • Latvian citizenship
      • References and statements
      • Requesting documents from Latvia
      • Foreigner eID card
    • Diaspora Policy
    • The State Protocol
      • The Duties of the State Protocol
      • Guide for Diplomats in Latvia
        • 1. Protocol of Visits
        • 2. The Diplomat in Latvia
        • 3. Diplomatic Immunity
        • 4. Security
        • 5. Firearms
        • 6. Radio Transmitters
        • 7. Motor Vehicles
        • 8. Local Employment
        • 9. Taxes
        • 10. Miscellaneous
        • 11. National Hollidays and Remembrance Days
      • Contacts of the State Protocol News of the authority.
    • Society Integration in Latvia
      • Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities of the Council of Europe
  • Current events Events planned by the authority.
    • Latvia supports Ukraine
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    • Latvia’s chairmanship of the Baltic Council of Ministers On 1 January 2025, Latvia takes over the chairmanship of the Baltic Council of Ministers (BCM) for a year. The priority directions for cooperation under the Latvian chairmanship will be regional security and resilience, support to Ukraine, as well as the improvement of regional connectivity, strengthening energy security, and attracting investment.
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