Latvia immigration news: Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks stated on the 8th, while attending the farewell ceremony for Latvian military personnel deployed to Mali, that participating in the EU training mission in Mali is of historical significance for Latvia.
At the farewell ceremony, Pabriks said that the Mali mission is of historical significance for Latvia because this operation is an EU mission rather than a NATO mission, which presents a new challenge for Latvian military personnel. Latvian military personnel have limited experience in Africa, and in the face of potentially increasing tensions in the region, Latvia must do its part in maintaining European security.
Latvian military representatives will begin their mission in Mali on April 14. Initially, one French-speaking officer and one military instructor will be deployed for a six-month term. It is reported that 550 soldiers from 22 EU member states will participate in the EU training mission in Mali.
