Ambassador Solveiga Silkalna participates in the visit of the Prime Minister Evika Siliņa to Lithuania

On 13 May 2024, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa took part in the BalticCouncil of Ministers Prime Ministers meeting in Vilnius and Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia Solveiga Silkalna participated as part of the delegation.

Prime Ministers of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia discussed the issues related to the security and defence, Russia's aggression in Ukraine, joint infrastructure projects of the Baltic States, as well as current issues of the European Union's agenda. "The borders of the Baltic States are the borders of NATO and the European Union, therefore, the development of the deterrence and defense capabilities of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia is essential for the entire Alliance and the EU. Latvia will continue to make investments to strengthen its borders within the framework of the common Baltic defense line project and combat capabilities, which is very important for the EU and NATO." This was emphasized by Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa during the meeting.

The Prime Minister also visited Latvian Embassy and met with Embassy staff.

More about the Prime Minister's visit: https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/e-silina-vilna-stiprinasim-un-sargasim-baltijas-valstu-robezas-kas-ir-nato-un-es-arejas-robezas

Photo: Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Lithuania