From 4 to 7 February 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, during her working visit to Washington, D.C., will meet with members of the United States Congress from the Senate and the House of Representatives, and several think-tanks involved in the strategic planning of the new US administration’s foreign policy course. The Minister will also participate in the Transatlantic Forum held by GLOBSEC, an international security think-tank.
The visit aims at expanding relationship with the US, including in NATO, on a regional level and bilaterally, and to discuss cooperation in support of Ukraine and constraining Russia.
This is a joint visit to the US by the Foreign Ministers of the Baltic States.
Baiba Braže will address participants at the cyber policy professionals’ forum, the Annual Cyber Policy Awards, hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, where the annual award will be presented for the second time, as well as taking part in a roundtable with members of the American-Central European Business Association (ACEBA).
The Minister will have interviews with US media.
About the GLOBSEC Transatlantic Forum
The GLOBSEC Transatlantic Forum brings together policy makers, business representatives and thought leaders to discuss transatlantic relations and address problems. Ranging from security and defence to AI, trade and energy, discussions focus on practical solutions and cooperation opportunities.
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Bilateral relations between Latvia and the US
- Bilateral relations between Latvia and the US (in Latvian)
- The United States of America is a strategic partner and ally to Latvia. The cornerstone of the Latvian-US bilateral cooperation is security policy. The officials of the two countries engage in a regular political dialogue on current regional and international developments.
- The United States recognised the Republic of Latvia de jure on 28 July 1922. Until the restoration of Latvia’s independence in 1991, the US consistently followed the policy of non-recognition of Latvia’s occupation, provided invaluable contribution to the restoration of Latvia’s statehood, as well as promoting Latvia’s integration into NATO and the EU.