A few snapshots from #DroneSummit2025 in Riga.
Pleased to be alongside #defence colleagues, especially @lukepollard.bsky.social and other Ministers, exploring how we can build on successes of the #UK-#Latvia 🇬🇧🇱🇻 led #DroneCoalition and strengthen security partnerships across #Europe.
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As part of the #dronesummit2025 Minister @minvandefensie.bsky.social @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social
and Minister of @aizsardzibasmin.bsky.social @andrisspruds.progresivie.lv had a bilateral meeting where they reaffirmed NL-LV strong relations as NATO allies.
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🛩️ Yesterday #DroneSummit2025 organised by Latvia🇱🇻 was a great opportunity to discuss Europe's defence, links with industry & science, lessons learned from & support to #Ukraine🇺🇦.
As a member of the drone coalition, France🇫🇷 took part with an official delegation from Paris & industry companies.
Looking back at a successful bilateral visit of our Minister of Defence @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social to Latvia!
The day started with a discussion at the #dronesummit2025 with M @andrisspruds.progresivie.lv, M Francken and M @lukepollard.bsky.social, followed by a press conference and expo tour 1/2
🎓 This morning, the Dutch trade delegation visited the Riga Technical University to explore Latvian academic and technological leadership in drone innovation.
🤝We thank RTU for making this visit possible and look forward to continuing the dialogue between 🇳🇱 and 🇱🇻stakeholders at the
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Yesterday we had the honor of welcoming a Dutch trade delegation ahead of the #DroneSummit2025.
Our Ambassador @claudiapieterse.bsky.social underlined the historical ties between the NL and LV, the growing defence cooperation, and the joint ambition to scale up and speed up military production.
🔶 On May 28, Riga will host the Drone Summit 2025, bringing together political leaders, military experts, scientists and industry leaders. We are honoured by the visit of our Minister @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social, who will lead a delegation to the Drone Summit. #dronesummit2025
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