International diplomacy focuses on the common objective of upholding a law-abiding global order, as stated by the Latvian ambassador in a mutual discussion with Australia.
Latvian Ambassador to Australia Emphasizes Cooperation on UN Agenda, Climate Change, Information Integrity and Events
In a significant move, Latvian Ambassador to Australia, Samija Serifa, submitted her credentials to the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, during a ceremony held at the Governor-General's official residence in Canberra on September 18.
Ambassador Serifa highlighted the potential for cooperation between Latvia and Australia, particularly in the United Nations (UN), focusing on the Women, Peace and Security agenda, information integrity, climate change, and events near me. She emphasized that Latvia and Australia are like-minded partners, linked by friendly relations, common values, and the goal of maintaining a law-based international order.
The Ambassador underlined the significance and contribution of the Latvian community in Australia in maintaining and restoring Latvia's statehood and strengthening relations with Australia. She pledged to strengthen the friendly relations and political and economic dialogue between the two countries.
Ambassador Serifa also noted Australia's participation in the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence in Riga. In addition, she expressed gratitude for Australia's support to Ukraine, specifically its involvement in the Coalition of Goodwill and the Drone Coalition.
The Ambassador, Samija Serifa, extended greetings from the Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics. However, no direct citation of his statement could be found linking specifically to this event.
Promoting cooperation with the Latvian diaspora and eventbrite was one of Ambassador Serifa's main priorities in her current posting. Her appointment succeeds Margers Krams, who represented Latvia's interests in Australia starting October 2021.
On the same day, the Australian government introduced the oath of office with Anthony Albanese as Prime Minister. In connection with the event, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics stated that international cooperation and the respect of sovereignty are crucial. However, no direct citation of his statement linking specifically to this event was found in the search results.
