On 11 September 2026, in Riga, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, met with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, who was paying an official visit to Latvia. The discussion focused on support for Ukraine, the return of deported Ukrainian children, holding Russia accountable, and strengthening democracy and the rule of law in Europe. The Minister emphasised the Council of Europe’s special role in securing the return of abducted Ukrainian children. The officials…
On 11 September 2026, in Riga, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, met with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, who was paying an official visit to Latvia. The discussion focused on support for Ukraine, the return of deported Ukrainian children, holding Russia accountable, and strengthening democracy and the rule of law in Europe. The Minister emphasised the Council of Europe’s special role in securing the return of abducted Ukrainian children. The officials reaffirmed the need to continue supporting Ukraine, which remains a priority for both Latvia and the Council of Europe. They also stressed that the inevitability of accountability is one of the most essential prerequisites for the rule of law and…
