On 3 June 2025, with broad support from the United Nations member states, Latvia was elected to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in its history (2026–2027). The main goal of membership in the UN Security Council is to strengthen Latvia's security, including by supporting Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, was present in person at the vote in the plenary session of the UN General Assembly: “This is a historic day and occasion for Latvia – we have been…
On 3 June 2025, with broad support from the United Nations member states, Latvia was elected to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in its history (2026–2027). The main goal of membership in the UN Security Council is to strengthen Latvia's security, including by supporting Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, was present in person at the vote in the plenary session of the UN General Assembly: “This is a historic day and occasion for Latvia – we have been elected to the UN Security Council for the first time. Let me thank all the diplomats, the foreign service and allies for their dedicated and committed work over many years. Satisfaction with and gratitude for the broad support for Latvia’s candidacy …
