On Thursday, 24 October, participants of the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform adopted a joint statement, committing to continued and enhanced support for Ukraine at the parliamentary level. This includes providing the necessary political, financial, military, and diplomatic assistance to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, including Crimea. The summit in Riga brought together parliamentarians from approximately 50 countries worldwide in support of Ukraine.

“We must reiterate today, again and again, as a mantra, that Crimea is Ukraine; that Russia’s attempts to alter borders by military force are illegal; and that the crimes committed by Russia will not be swept under the carpet. They will be judged, and those responsible will be held accountable. Ukraine is not alone in this struggle for values, international law, and justice,” stated Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Saeima, on Thursday, 24 October, while addressing participants at the third parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform. The summit, held in our capital to support Ukraine, brought together delegations from around 50 countries worldwide.

Tomorrow, 24 October, delegations from around the world will gather in Riga to participate in the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform. The summit aims to underscore the global impact of Russia’s aggression and continue to bring international attention to the crimes committed by the aggressor.

An essential part of Ukraine’s victory plan is its accession to NATO as a prerequisite for long-term security in Europe. Ukraine’s NATO membership could provide the strongest safeguard against further Russian aggression, stated Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, on Wednesday, 23 October, following a meeting with the Chairman of the Parliament of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, who is on an official visit to Latvia. The parliamentary leaders met at the Saeima ahead of the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, which is set to gather parliamentarians from around 50 countries in Riga tomorrow in support of Ukraine.

The Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform on 24 October in Riga will bring together delegations from all over the world. High-level expert discussions and a film screening on the history of Crimea are to be held both during and after the Summit.

In order to raise awareness and support of the international community for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform will take place this Thursday, on 24 October, in Riga. It aims to highlight the global impact of Russia’s aggression and continue to shed light at the international level on the crimes committed by the aggressor.

On Thursday, 17 October, in anticipation of the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform in Riga, the Saeima adopted a statement on support for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression. 

At the conclusion of the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, an expert discussion on Russia’s accountability and the war’s impact on European security will take place on Thursday, 24 October.

The Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform on 24 October in Riga will bring together delegations from approximately 40 countries around the world. Alongside the Summit, high-level expert discussions and other events in support of Ukraine will take place, including discussions dedicated to human rights issues and a screening of the documentary The True History of Crimea.

By hosting the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, Latvia assumes a leading role in bolstering international support for Ukraine. At both the parliamentary and national levels, we reaffirm Latvia’s comprehensive and steadfast commitment to the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity while simultaneously pursuing an active and responsible foreign policy that underscores Latvia’s perspective on the security challenges facing the global community. This sentiment is articulated by the Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, in anticipation of the Parliamentary Summit to be held in Riga on 24 October.