"Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2025" presentation

The presentation of the "Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2025" took place on February 3, 2025, at Hotel Bergs in Riga. The event was organized by the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia, and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in the Baltics.

The "Latvian Foreign and Security Policy. Yearbook 2025" is freely available here.

The recording of the event can be viewed here.

Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Kārlis Bukovskis, Director of LIIA, who introduced the significance of the Yearbook and its role in shaping Latvia’s foreign and security policy discourse.

Welcome addresses were given by Ms. Ināra Mūrniece, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Latvia, and Mr. Andžejs Viļumsons, State Secretary of MFA,  both of whom emphasized Latvia’s key foreign policy priorities and strategic goals.

The Panel discussion brought together leading experts to assess Latvia’s foreign and security policy achievements in 2024 and outline prospects for 2025. The panel featured:

• Mr. Eduards Stiprais, Diplomat and Head of the Planning Group at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia,
• Dr. Nils Muižnieks, Political Scientist and UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Belarus,
• Mr. Imants Lieģis, Head of the Security Programme at LIIA and Adviser to the Minister of Defence.

The discussion was moderated by Ms. Sintija Broka, Deputy Director of LIIA.

The event concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Kristaps Celmiņš, Project Manager at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in the Baltics, who highlighted the importance of continued policy dialogue and cooperation.

The "Latvian Foreign and Security Policy. Yearbook 2025" provides a comprehensive assessment of Latvia’s foreign and security policy, analyzing achievements in 2024 and offering recommendations for 2025. The publication serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, experts, and the public.