On 1 November 2026, Latvia will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council for a one-month term – the first time in history. During this month, Latvia will preside over all formal and informal meetings of the UN Security Council. The Ambassador of Latvia to the UN, Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, notes: “The presidency of the Security Council is the moment when a country is most visible in the UN Security Council. Latvia’s contribution to the work of the UN Security Council has always been…
On 1 November 2026, Latvia will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council for a one-month term – the first time in history. During this month, Latvia will preside over all formal and informal meetings of the UN Security Council. The Ambassador of Latvia to the UN, Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, notes: “The presidency of the Security Council is the moment when a country is most visible in the UN Security Council. Latvia’s contribution to the work of the UN Security Council has always been consistent and goal-oriented, but we will, of course, make the most effective use of the presidency by defending Latvia’s interests and values, promoting the country’s visibility and demonstrating a responsible stance. This is not an end in itself;…
