Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia Ivars Pundurs presented his Letters of Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva Ms Tatiana Valovaya on 19 August 2024.
During the meeting with the Director-General, Ambassador Pundurs stressed the United Nations role in addressing ongoing challenges for global peace and security, and confirmed that Latvia will continue to stand up for the strengthening of multilateral cooperation, with the United Nations at its core.
The Ambassador emphasized Latvia’s continuous commitment to promotion of its longstanding priorities – democracy, respect for human rights, gender equality and the rule of law – the fundamental values for maintaining global security and sustainable development.
H.E. Mr Pundurs concurred with the Director-General that it is of crucial importance to pursue the work on the sustainable development agenda beyond 2030, thus enhancing the implementation of the sustainable development goals, such as climate action, and promoting sustainable future for all.