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NPC Luncheon with Raimonds Vējonis, President of Latvia
Raimonds Vējonis, who became Latvia president in July, will discuss the geopolitical situation in the Eastern Europe, plans for increased defense spending in his country and migrant crisis in Europe -- at a National Press Club luncheon on Oct. 1. Vējonis, a member of the Green Party, part of the Union of Greens and Farmers, previously served as a minister of defense and minister of environment. Latvia joined NATO and the European Union in 2004. Besides Latvia’s attention to the EU Eastern Partnership policy, one of the Baltic nation's main targets is also to strengthen the transatlantic…
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NPC Headliners: Baltic Delegation
Foreign ministers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker on the latest news and events happening in the Baltic region including its recent actions to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a major move in achieving energy independence. The foreign ministers will discuss the role of Baltic and US leadership in supporting Ukraine, containing Russia and strengthening NATO defense and deterrence. Opening remarks will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer period. Speakers will include: Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia…
Type: Event