Trade palm trees for pine trees🌲 Swap crowded beaches for peaceful lakes. This is Latgale — Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes, where summer feels refreshingly different. 🔹 Start exploring:

At the business matchmaking event in Riga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and @LIAA, more than 100 🇱🇻 entrepreneurs are establishing partnerships and expanding their opportunities in international markets by meeting with Honorary Consuls of Latvia from around the world. The 🇱🇻 export sectors represented include ICT, logistics, the defence industry, pharmaceuticals, energy, optical fibre technologies, as well as other high-value-added sectors in which 🇱🇻 companies demonstrate competitiveness and innovation. We invite entrepreneurs to continue making use of one of the Foreign Ministry’s unique support tools – the network of Honorary Consuls of Latvia – to strengthen their business opportunities for growth abroad. Thank you to all Honorary Consuls and entrepreneurs for your active participation in the matchmaking event! ℹ️ More than 90 Honorary Consuls from over 40 countries around the world attended the Meeting of Honorary Consuls of Latvia on 13–15 July in Riga and Liepāja. Photo: Laura Celmiņa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Flickr album:

Latvia warmly congratulates Ukraine on #StatehoodDay#! We stand firmly with the people of Ukraine and reaffirm our steadfast support in their fight for freedom of a sovereign, independent and democratic Ukraine 🇺🇦 🤝 🇱🇻 @LV_Ukraine | @UKRinLatvia | @MFA_Ukraine | @UKRinUN

The next Ambassador of Latvia 🇱🇻 to Japan 🇯🇵 , Kaspars Krumholcs, receives his letter of credence from the President of Latvia @edgarsrinkevics. 🔗More: Photo: Laura Celmiņa, MFA

The tenth anniversary of the landmark Philippines v. China Arbitral Award reaffirms the enduring importance of UNCLOS as the foundation of a rules-based international maritime order, promoting freedom of navigation, the right of transit passage, and respect for international law.

Some things in Latgale are impossible to miss. Unless they disappear. Pause the video at the exact moment the clay pot fits the spot. Latgalian pottery 🍯 is more than ceramics — it is one of Latvia's 🇱🇻 oldest living crafts, with traditions passed down from generation to generation. How close can you get? ↪️ Discover Latgale:

🇱🇻 Congratulations to Latvia’s Aļona Ostapenko on winning the Wimbledon mixed doubles title together with Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador! A proud moment for Latvian sport and Ostapenko’s first professional Grand Slam title in @Wimbledon!

Latvia extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the devastating landslides in Mindanao, the Philippines. We stand in solidarity with the Filipino people and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. @DFAPHL

From 13 to 15 July, the @Latvian_MFA will host the Meeting of Latvian Honorary Consuls to provide updates on current issues in Latvian foreign policy, key security policy matters and opportunities for bilateral economic and cultural cooperation. More than 90 Honorary Consuls will attend the meeting. ℹ️ Honorary Consuls represent Latvia’s interests in all regions around the world and carry out their responsibilities on a voluntary basis. 🔗 Interview, photo and video opportunities for the media:

In Latgale, Latvia’s Land of Blue Lakes 🇱🇻💙, time moves a little differently. 🔹 Reflect the sunrise. 🔹 Shimmer at noon. 🔹 Glow at sunset. Come and discover Latgale — where slowing down isn't something you do, it's something that happens naturally. 🔗

Take off to the Latgale region - the Land of Blue Lakes ✈️💙 The southeastern part of Latvia 🇱🇻 – Latgale - invites you to explore more than 1,200 picturesque lakes, rich history, art, and vibrant traditions. Ready for a smooth landing into summer with @airBaltic? 👉

On 19 May, 🇱🇻's FM @Braze_Baiba will host 🇨🇦's @AnitaAnandMP on a working visit to Riga. This visit underscores the particularly close & strategically significant partnership between Latvia & Canada, highlighting Canada’s important role & contribution to the security of Latvia, the Baltic region & Europe, including through its leadership of the @NATOMNBLatvia 🇱🇻🤝🇨🇦 📸🎥 Further information and media opportunities ⤵️