President Pavel to hold talks in Lithuania and Latvia next week on Russian threats

President Petr Pavel will travel to Lithuania and Latvia next week to discuss security threats to Europe from Russia and Belarus, as well as continued support for Ukraine. In both countries, he will meet with presidents, prime ministers, and parliamentary leaders.

The visits will focus on security, including strengthening NATO’s eastern flank. Pavel will be accompanied by a business delegation focused on biotechnology, defense, security, and transport.

According to the Presidential office, both Lithuania and Latvia are among the most active supporters of Ukraine. Both countries also contributed to the Czech ammunition initiative. In defense, they cooperate with Czechia on NATO missions in the Baltics, and Czechia has repeatedly participated in the mission to protect Baltic airspace.

The three countries also share similar views on EU issues, the Office says. They are among the most active in sanctions policy toward Russia, support EU expansion, and hold similar innovative approaches to migration.