20 January, President Edgars Rinkēvičs sent a letter to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, congratulating him on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In the letter, President Rinkēvičs reaffirmed Latvia’s strong support for the United States and President Donald Trump’s leadership, particularly highlighting the importance of countering Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine. He emphasised that Latvia places great importance on the U.S. military presence in the Baltic states and expressed gratitude for the United States’ commitment to ensuring the region’s security and defence. The President assured that the United States could rely on Latvia as a steadfast and trustworthy ally, dedicated to strengthening its own and the Alliance’s capabilities.
On 20 January, President E. Rinkēvičs also sent a letter to the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, expressing gratitude for his resolute stance in responding to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as his contributions to the security of Latvia, the Baltic region, and the Euro-Atlantic area.