Celebrate Europe Day Today!
On May 9, 2024, Europe Day was marked with a significant celebration in Latvia. The day saw a series of important messages from key figures, including President Edgars Rinkevičs, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.
President Rinkevičs took to Twitter to post a message congratulating Europe Day. Accompanying his message was a poignant image, adding a visual element to his sentiments. In his message, the President highlighted the importance of Ukrainian and EU relations in defending Ukraine and the European border. He emphasised the need for a strong, free, and democratic EU to ensure peace and prosperity in Europe.
Russian aggression against Ukraine and the courageous fight for freedom by the Ukrainian people were also mentioned by President Rinkevičs on this day.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže posted a clear and concise message on an unspecified date. The Latvian Foreign Ministry also shared a special message by several ambassadors and Minister Braže, although the exact date of this message is not known.
Latvia's celebration of Europe Day was not just a one-day event. The country is also commemorating 20 years of its accession to the European Union in the current year, although the specific date of this celebration has not been disclosed.
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa also emphasised the importance of Ukraine-EU relations for the defense of Ukraine and European borders on May 9, 2024. This day also marked the 74th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the first foundation stone for the European Union, which was made in 2024.
In summary, May 9, 2024, was a day of significant importance for Latvia and the European Union. With messages of unity, strength, and defence, the leaders of Latvia celebrated Europe Day and their country's 20-year anniversary of EU accession.
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