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85 years ago today, the U.S. issued the Welles Declaration refusing to recognize the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Today, the Baltic states stand as model Allies and staunch defenders of the freedom they fought to regain. #WellesDeclaration…
“NATO is now much better poised to project military, diplomatic and economic power to a degree our adversaries cannot dream of equaling, thus deterring future wars.” - @SecRubio
Thanks to @POTUS, NATO is the strongest it's been in decades. This is what an America First foreign policy looks like. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
U.S. Ambassador Robinson and @AizsardzibasMin Minister @AndrisSpruds had a great discussion that reinforced the enduring U.S. and Latvian defense relationship. We wish Minister Sprūds a safe journey to Washington. The United States and Latvia continue to be stronger together!…
Pirms 85 gadiem ASV izdeva Velsa deklarāciju, atsakoties atzīt Padomju okupāciju Latvijā, Lietuvā un Igaunijā. Šodien Baltijas valstis ir priekšzīmīgas sabiedrotās un nelokāmas aizstāves brīvībai, par kuras atgūšanu cīnījās. #WellesDeclaration #StrongerTogether
U.S. & Latvian Special Forces strengthened interoperability during a recent training exercise in Daugavpils! Green Berets from 10th SFG (Airborne) & Latvian forces honed infiltration/exfiltration skills, reinforcing our commitment to regional security. #SOFinEurope @USSOCOM
Recently @USArmy Green Beret with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participated in a military free fall jump alongside Latvian special operations forces in 🇱🇻Daugavpils, #Latvia. The jump enhanced airborne capabilities and strengthened interoperability, reinforcing a lethal…
Are you a mid-career professional looking to foster change for the greater good? Apply for the 2026-2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship! This specialized exchange program enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges.…
Latvia is full of cheers! 🇱🇻 We were grateful to once again witness the amazing talent of Latvians by attending many of the Youth Song and Dance Festival events last week! We are especially proud of the children of our local staff who participated in the Festival. As we have seen…
Latvija gavilē! 🇱🇻 Mēs bijām pateicīgi atkal pieredzēt lieliskos latviešu talantus, apmeklējot daudzus no Skolu jaunatnes dziesmu un deju svētku @nacgavilet pasākumiem! Esam īpaši lepni par mūsu vietējo darbinieku bērniem, kuri piedalījās svētkos. Abu mūsu valstu bagātīgā…
🎶🧺 Truffle the diplo-dog soaked up every moment of the Youth Song and Dance Festival—from crafts to folk dancing, all from a front-row seat. These celebrations reflect Latvia’s rich identity and the cultural ties that connect us. 🇱🇻🇺🇸🐾 #NācGavilēt #TruffleTravels
Ambassador Robinson joined Latvian officials, entrepreneurs, and diaspora members at the 2025 World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum. Now in its second decade, the Forum brings together leaders and innovators from around the world to exchange ideas and spark new ventures.…
Last night, Ambassador Robinson welcomed U.S. exchange program alumni for a night of networking and reflection on their time in the 🇺🇸. He also congratulated Latvia’s newest #Fulbright and @BAFFScholarship awardees, soon headed to the United States—a global leader in education,…
Šonedēļ kopā ar Latviju svinot Skolu jaunatnes Dziesmu un deju svētkus, atceramies par noturīgajām kultūras saitēm starp mūsu valstīm. Tās balstās kopīgās vērtībās, radošumā un zinātkārē. Latviešu Dziesmu svētki ASV sākās Čikāgā 1953. gadā un uzplauka pateicoties dzīvīgajai…
As we join #Latvia in celebrating the Youth Song and Dance Festival this week, we are reminded of the enduring cultural ties between our nations, built not only on shared values but also on a deep appreciation for creativity, learning, and cultural expression. Latvian song…
Ambassador Robinson and his wife Donka joined the annual 🇺🇸 Independence Day celebration hosted by the @amchamlat. Ambassador Robinson: “American companies in Latvia are creating jobs, fostering innovation, and contributing to the overall economic growth of the region.…
Ar prieku gaidām Latvijas Skolu jaunatnes dziesmu un deju svētkus! Tajos piedalīsies arī vēstniecības darbinieku bērni un daudzi no mums apmeklēs svētku pasākumus! Uzgavilējam!
On this day in 1941, Nazi forces burned Rīga’s Great Choral Synagogue and those inside, initiating a period of unimaginable suffering for Latvia’s Jewish community. Ambassador Robinson joined Latvian officials and members of the Jewish community to commemorate the victims and to…
