Ministru prezidente

The Prime Minister of Latvia is currently in the news for initiating the process for Latvia to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, an international treaty that prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. This decision is linked to regional security concerns and aims to enhance the capabilities of the National Armed Forces of Latvia. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of consultations with neighboring countries and indicated that the decision reflects a collective regional approach to defense issues.