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U.S. Ambassador to Visit Cēsis

Riga, July 28, 2016 – Riga, July 28, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will visit Cēsis today to meet with Mayor Janis Rozenbergs and local business leaders. During her visit, Ambassador Pettit will tour some of the city’s cultural attractions as well as the Institute for Environmental Solutions. Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Latvia | Tags: Defense, NATO

U.S. Air Force Secretary Discusses Contributions to NATO Operations and Baltic Air Policing Mission with Defense Ministry Leadership

Riga, July 19, 2016 – The U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James departed Riga Sunday following meetings with Latvian Ministry of Defense officials to discuss Latvia’s role in the Baltic Air Policing mission as well as its contributions to Operation Atlantic Resolve. Following her meetings, Secretary James said, “I had very enlightening ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 19 July, 2016 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases, U.S. & Latvia | Tags: Defense, NATO