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Mr. Ilgis A/79/PV.20 Oct. 14, 2024

First, let me thank the Secretary-General and the Secretariat for the important reports presented here today. Allow me to present Latvia’s views on all three reports. Regarding the report entitled “Unpacking the debt of Africa a: towards a lasting and durable solution” (A/79/295), I would like to em…

Mr. Ilgis S/PV.9714 Aug. 28, 2024

I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of three Baltic States, namely, Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We align ourselves with the statement of the European Union. We thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for the briefing. Yet again, Russia has attacked Ukrain…

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Latvia. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for the sixteenth thematic report, entitled “Responsibility to protect: the commitment to…

Ms. Melbārde S/PV.9662 June 20, 2024

Latvia would like to express its gratitude to the Republic of Korea for organizing this high-level open debate of the Security Council. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the briefers from CyberPeace Institute and Leeds Beckett University for their insightful presentations. The u…

I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the Baltic States, namely, Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union, and I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for her briefing. Russia, disreg…

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries, namely, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Latvia. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Ms. Catherine Marchi-Uhel for her insightful presentation of the tenth re…

Mr. Ilgis S/PV.9604 April 15, 2024

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the three Baltic States — Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We also align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. We thank the United States and Slovenia for requesting this meeting and Malta’s presiden…

I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the three Baltic States — Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We align ourselves with the statement made on behalf of the European Union, and I would like to add a few remarks. I thank the briefers for their insights today. …

Mr. Brusbārdis A/78/PV.56 Feb. 23, 2024

We will forever recall 24 February 2022 as the day when Russia started its unprovoked and illegal invasion of peaceful Ukraine. Two years on, Russia’s brutal war of aggression continues to bring immense pain and suffering for the people of Ukraine. Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council,…

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the three Baltic States, namely, Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. I would first like to thank the Ecuadorian presidency of the Security Council for convening of this meeting and for giving me the opportunity to take the floor. I also thank Assis…

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the three Baltic States — Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We would like to thank Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, for the annual report (see A/78/257). We congratulate her a…

Mr. Ilgis A/78/PV.18 Oct. 16, 2023

Latvia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add the following points in my national capacity. First, we thank the Secretary-General and his team for the reports presented today (A/78/309, A/78/234 and A/78/291). The first report on solvin…

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of three Baltic States  — Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which is enabled by Belarus, is a blatant…

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries, namely, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Latvia. We would like to join those thanking the Secretary- General for the fifteenth thematic report, entitled “Development and the r…

I speak on behalf of the Baltic States  — Estonia, Lithuania and my own country, Latvia. We thank Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. Just two weeks ago, we gathered here for the annual Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians (see S/PV.9327). Nevertheless…

Mr. Rajevs A/77/PV.72 May 18, 2023

At the outset, let me say that Latvia condemns Russia’s war on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. Russia’s aggression has violated Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it constitutes a blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. A…

Mr. Pildegovičs A/77/PV.64 March 29, 2023

Latvia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and appreciates the contribution of the core group of States. Today is truly historic. The adoption by consensus of resolution 77/276 has shown that Vanuatu and other small island developing States and vulnerable coun…

Mr. Rinkēvičs S/PV.9269 Feb. 24, 2023

I am speaking on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Latvia. I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and Malta’s presidency for the opportunity to address the Security Council. A year has passed since Russia started its brutal, unjusti…

Mr. Liepnieks S/PV.9250 Jan. 26, 2023

Latvia welcomes this open debate on peacebuilding. We appreciate Japan’s leadership in facilitating an inclusive and timely discussion on this important topic. As a former member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Latvia fully acknowledges the key role of resilience in peacebuilding efforts. Wh…

I speak on behalf of the Baltic States — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. I thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for his sobering briefing, and I also thank the presidency for the opportunity to address the Security Council. Destroying the energy, heat and water supply in order to inflict pain on…

General Debate browse all sessions ↗

Session Date Speaker Source
79 Sept. 24, 2024 Mr. Edgars Rinkevics UNDL ↗ A/79/PV.8
78 Sept. 20, 2023 Mr. Edgars Rinkevics UNDL ↗ A/78/PV.6
77 Sept. 21, 2022 Mr. Egils Levits UNDL ↗ A/77/PV.6
76 Sept. 21, 2021 Mr. Egils Levits UNDL ↗ A/76/PV.4
75 Sept. 22, 2020 Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.5
75 Sept. 22, 2020 Mr. Egils Levits UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.5
74 Sept. 24, 2019 Mr. Egils Levits UNDL ↗ A/74/PV.4
73 Sept. 29, 2018 Mr. Edgars Rinkevics UNDL ↗ A/73/PV.14
72 Sept. 20, 2017 Mr. Raimonds Vejonis UNDL ↗ A/72/PV.9
71 Sept. 21, 2016 Mr. Raimonds Vejonis UNDL ↗ A/71/PV.12
70 Sept. 30, 2015 Mr. Raimonds Vejonis UNDL ↗ A/70/PV.20
69 Sept. 25, 2014 Mr. Andris Berzins UNDL ↗ A/69/PV.10
68 Sept. 24, 2013 Mr. Andris Berzins UNDL ↗ A/68/PV.6
67 Sept. 26, 2012 Mr. Andris Berzins UNDL ↗ A/67/PV.11
66 Sept. 21, 2011 Mr. Andris Berzins UNDL ↗ A/66/PV.12
65 Sept. 24, 2010 Mr. Valdis Zatlers UNDL ↗ A/65/PV.15
64 Sept. 24, 2009 Mr. Valdis Zatlers UNDL ↗ A/64/PV.6
63 Sept. 24, 2008 Mr. Valdis Zatlers UNDL ↗ A/63/PV.8
62 Sept. 26, 2007 Mr. Valdis Zatlers UNDL ↗ A/62/PV.6
61 Sept. 19, 2006 Ms. Vaira Vike-Freiberga UNDL ↗ A/61/PV.11
60 Sept. 18, 2005 Mr. Artis Pabriks UNDL ↗ A/60/PV.12
59 Sept. 22, 2004 Ms. Vaira Vike-Freiberga UNDL ↗ A/59/PV.5
58 Sept. 23, 2003 Ms. Vaira Vike-Freiberga UNDL ↗
57 Sept. 12, 2002 Ms. Vaira Vike-Freiberga UNDL ↗ A/57/PV.2
56 Nov. 16, 2001 Mr. Gints Jegermanis UNDL ↗ A/56/PV.57
55 Sept. 12, 2000 Mr. Indulis Berzins UNDL ↗ A/55/PV.11
54 Sept. 22, 1999 Ms. Vaira Vike-Freiberga UNDL ↗ A/54/PV.8
53 Sept. 21, 1998 Mr. Guntis Ulmanis UNDL ↗ A/53/PV.8
52 Sept. 22, 1997 Mr. Valdis Birkavs UNDL ↗ A/52/PV.7
51 Sept. 24, 1996 Mr. Andris Skele UNDL ↗ A/51/PV.6
50 Oct. 5, 1995 Mr. Valdis Birkavs UNDL ↗ A/50/PV.21
49 Sept. 27, 1994 Mr. Guntis Ulmanis UNDL ↗ A/49/PV.7
48 Sept. 29, 1993 Mr. Guntis Ulmanis UNDL ↗ A/48/PV.8
47 Sept. 25, 1992 Mr. Anatolijs Gorbunovs UNDL ↗ A/47/PV.12
46 Oct. 10, 1991 Mr. Ojars Kalnins UNDL ↗