In a meeting this morning with UN Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu @INakamitsu , Ambassador Raimonds Oškalns discussed the outcomes of the #NPT Review Conference, the work of #CTBTO and the nuclear testing moratorium.
Latvia Mission UN Vienna & OSCE |#StandWithUkraine
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Latvia Mission UN Vienna & OSCE |#StandWithUkraine
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The official account of the Permanent Mission of Latvia to @UN_Vienna, @OSCE, @IAEAorg, @CTBTO and other International Organisations in Vienna
- They also exchanged on ways to promote strategic risk reduction, transparency and accountability. Challenging times require even greater commitment and determination.
- First introductory meeting of EU Ambassadors with UN DG in Vienna Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_ . We discussed the value proposition of UN, recognition of transnational and organized nature of threats and importance of multilateral capacity. Thank you, @CyprusinAustria for hosting!
- Amb. Raimonds Oškalns has chaired his first @CTBTO PrepCom meeting as Chairperson for 2026 - the first time a 🇱🇻 representative has held this role. All States Signatories reaffirmed their support for the #CTBT and its verification regime. ➡️ www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/vienna/news… 📷 CTBTO
- Vēstnieks R. Oškalns aizvadījis pirmo @CTBTO Sagatavošanas komisijas sanāksmi kā priekšsēdētājs 2026. gadā - pirmo reizi šo amatu ieņem 🇱🇻 pārstāvis. Sanāksmē dalībvalstis apliecināja atbalstu #CTBT līgumam un tā verifikācijas režīmam. ➡️ www2.mfa.gov.lv/vienna/aktuali… 📷 CTBTO
- Latvia Mission UN Vienna & OSCE |#StandWithUkraine reposted
Latvia welcomes the understanding reached between the U.S. and Iran. The expected outcomes of a permanent ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as advancing the end of Iran’s nuclear program will stabilise the Middle East and benefit global security and economy. - At 🇺🇳 #COPUOS, 🇱🇻 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable use of outer space. Following 🇱🇻 accession to the @NASAArtemis Accords, L. Sīka from @IZM_gov_lv highlighted the importance of international cooperation and responsible space activities. 🚀 ➡️ www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/vienna/news…
- At #IAEA BoG 🇱🇻 condemns Russia’s attack on the Spent Fuel Storage Facility near Chornobyl NPP, undermining decades of nuclear safety work. Russia must cease all attacks on Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 nuclear facilities and return Zaporizhzhia NPP to 🇺🇦 control. ➡️ www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/vienna/news…
- EU Ambassadors at @iaeaorg met with Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 Vice Minister of Energy @AnatKutsevol to hear firsthand about measures to enhance the protection of critical energy infrastructure. 🇱🇻 and the EU reaffirmed their unwavering support to nuclear safety and energy resilience of 🇺🇦.
- Latvia Mission UN Vienna & OSCE |#StandWithUkraine reposted
Today, at the #UNSC meeting on non-proliferation: 👍 Sanctions against Iran have been fully reimposed & are in force. 👍 The mandate of the relevant UNSC Sanctions Committee has also been renewed & is being exercised. 🇱🇻 Latvia underscored that the renewal of sanctions is a
00:00 - Latvia Mission UN Vienna & OSCE |#StandWithUkraine repostedAt the #UNSC briefing on Ukraine, Latvia underscored: 🇺🇦 No one wants peace more than Ukraine. In the last few days, the President of Ukraine has publicly & officially reiterated his call for a ceasefire & talks. ❗️His letter was derided & rejected by the President of Russia.
00:00 - We🇱🇻 joined an OSCE management and finance experts visit to BiH. Important field work done by the OSCE presences to strengthen stability, democratic resilience and comprehensive security. Thanks @SwitzerlandOSCE and @OSCEBiH!
