Published: 18.07.2024.
European Union Press information News
Latvijas un Eiropas Savienības karogi
Photo: Laura Celmiņa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 20 July 2024, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, will arrive in Latvia for a working visit.

During his visit, the EU High Representative will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, the Minister of Defence, Andris Sprūds, as well as visiting Camp Ādaži Military Base.

The officials will discuss issues currently high on the EU’s foreign and security policy agenda, global geopolitical challenges, including the regional security situation and the impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on European security.

At Ādaži military base, Josep Borrell will meet with the commanding officers of NATO’s multinational battle group and soldiers from the Spanish contingent.

For the attention of the media on Saturday, 20 July

Photo and video opportunities

  • At 10.00 am – the Foreign Minister Baiba Braže welcomes the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo/video. Signing the Guest Book.

    • Photo/video at the beginning of the meeting (K. Valdemāra iela 3, lobby on the 1st floor).
    • Members of the media are requested to apply by 15.00 on 19 July via an e-mail to the Foreign Ministry at media@mfa.gov.lv.

  • At 11.00 am – the Minister of Defence, Andris Sprūds, welcomes the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, to the Ministry of Defence.

    • Photo/video at the beginning of the meeting (K. Valdemāra iela 10/12).

    • Members of the media are requested to apply by 15.00 on 19 July via an e-mail to the Defence Ministry at prese@mod.gov.lv, providing the media outlet they represent, their name, surname and personal identity number.

  • At 12.30 pm – the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, attends a parade of the NATO multinational battle group units at the Ādaži Military Base, ceremonial square (Ierindas laukums). The duration of the event – about 10 minutes; incl. placing of candles at the memorial site for the fallen soldiers.

    • In case of questions, please contact the PR Specialist Ieva Rešņa by phone: +371 26363721 or e-mail at eva.resna@mil.lv.

    • Members of the media are requested to apply by 12.00 on 19 July via an e-mail to komunikacija@mil.lv, providing the media outlet they represent, their name, surname and personal identity number.
    • Media are expected to arrive at the Ādaži Military Base before 12.10 pm.