The Czech Republic’s contribution to the security of Latvia and NATO’s Eastern Flank, support for Ukraine and containment of Russia, the deterrence and defence capabilities of the EU and NATO, as well as bilateral cooperation in security and the economy – these were the main topics discussed by Foreign Minister Baiba Braže during her working visit to the Czech Republic on 3–4 July, 2025. She met with the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský, Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák, and Commander of the Czech Armed Forces Karel Řehka. The Minister also met with Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group, as well as with academic staff and students of Latvian language studies at Czech universities. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated: …