On 7 March 2022 in Riga, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, will welcome a visit from the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, for a discussion on the attack by Russia on Ukraine, threat caused by Russia to the transatlantic security, and other security policy related matters.
During his visit, US Secretary of State Blinken will meet with the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, and the Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš.
For information
The press conference of the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, and the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken will be live-streamed online at 15.45 on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as its Facebook and Twitter accounts.
For the attention of the media
Venue: Latvian National Museum of Art, Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1.
!! Access for the accredited media to the museum building will be ensured from the side of Esplanāde Square.
!! Only in-person participation in the press conference is possible.
Photo and video opportunities:
- 14.40 – Edgars Rinkēvičs welcomes the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (lobby on the 1st floor);
- 14.45 – a meeting begins between Edgars Rinkēvičs and Antony Blinken (2nd floor);
- 15.45–16.15 – a joint press conference of the Latvian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State (languages – Latvian, English);
- 16.40 – Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš welcomes the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.
The media require special accreditation. Members of the media are requested to apply not later than 9.00 on 7 March by contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at e-mail: media@mfa.gov.lv
Please plan your arrival on time but not later than 45 minutes before the event.
Upon arrival, please present an interoperable digital certificate confirming vaccination or recovery from COVID-19, and an identity document. Medical face masks or FFP2-FFP3 respirators must be worn at all times.