From 11 to 13 December 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, will be on a working visit in Washington, D.C., the United States of America. The visit includes meetings with US politicians and discussions at several think-tanks – the Atlantic Council, the American Enterprise Institute, and the Hudson Institute.
The aim of the visit to discuss cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership with the US. The exchanges will focus on transatlantic cooperation between Latvia and the US, in particular, on security and economic matters, cooperation in NATO, support to Ukraine and the security situation in Europe.
Foreign Minister Braže is also scheduled to have interviews with US media.
Further information
- The US is Latvia’s strategic partner and Ally. Security policy is the cornerstone of bilateral cooperation between Latvia and the US. Latvian and US public officials maintain a regular political dialogue on current regional and international developments.
- The US recognised the Republic of Latvia de iure on 28 July 1922. Until the restoration of Latvia’s independence in 1991, the United States consistently pursued the policy of non-recognition of the occupation of Latvia, provided an invaluable contribution to the restoration of Latvia’s statehood, and facilitated Latvia’s integration into NATO and the EU.
- More about Latvia-US bilateral relations (in Latvian)