On Thursday 17 September, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs met with John Coale, the US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus, underscoring the import role of the United States in ensuring the security of Latvia and the region. The discussion focused in particular on the security Operation “VILKATIS”, conducted in the eastern border area, efforts to curb illegal migration organized by the Belarusian regime, and US efforts to secure the release of political prisoners in Belarus. “The United States…
On Thursday 17 September, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs met with John Coale, the US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus, underscoring the import role of the United States in ensuring the security of Latvia and the region. The discussion focused in particular on the security Operation “VILKATIS”, conducted in the eastern border area, efforts to curb illegal migration organized by the Belarusian regime, and US efforts to secure the release of political prisoners in Belarus. “The United States is Latvia’s strategic ally and an important cooperation partner. We highly value the US military presence in Latvia and its practical support in protecting our eastern border. By strengthening Latvia’s border, we are strengthening the security of…