Canada will increase the presence of armed forces in Latvia

As part of the decision to extend the leadership of the NATO battalion to Adazi for four years, Canada will increase the presence of its armed forces in Latvia, according to a press release from the Prime Minister Canadian Justin Trud.

During a visit to Latvia, Latvia stated that Canada would extend the leadership of the NATO battalion to Adazi, from April 2019 to March 2023.

The Declaration stipulates that Canada will continue to lead the Multinational Battle Group in Latvia, Canada's presence in Latvia will continue to include air surveillance, airspace control, training, and naval and naval operations. land forces located in the territory of Latvia

During the visit Trudo pointed out that Canada will not change attitudes towards the security of the Baltic States and that, consequently, the increased presence NATO in Latvia is being led. During the meeting with Prime Minister Maris Kuccinski (ZZS), the issue of additional badistance in this area was discussed and Canada will extend its mission in Latvia, said the Canadian Prime Minister. Canada will stand up for a better, more honest and just world.

million. Kuchinsky acknowledged that such a Canadian decision to continue to strengthen security in the region for another four years is a great gift in Latvia's century. Kuchinsky added that the desire of citizens to be safe in their own country and protected was important.

At the Ministry of Defense of Latvia, he explained that the presence of the NATO Tactical Group itself was not limited in Latvia. The purpose of establishing and deploying NATO-wide presence groups is to promote NATO deterrence and strengthen the protection of the Alliance by demonstrating its full potential. solidarity and its commitment to defend the alliance against any form of aggression. The celebration ceremony of the expanded NATO presence in Latvia at the Adazi base took place on June 19, 2017.

Multinational troops in Latvia are led by Canada and have more than 1 000 troops from Albania, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Canada, Slovakia and Slovenia. and Spain, performing rotational tasks in Latvia, participating in training with the national armed forces, thereby enhancing interoperability with regional allies, in order to be able to respond to the challenges of the environment of security.