NATO Secretary General to attend the demonstration of NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia military exercise “Resolute Warrior”

On Thursday, 14 November, the demonstration of the first full-scale exercise of NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia "Resolute Warrior" held at the Military Training Area Ādaži will be attended by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs.

The Saeima Speaker Daiga Mieriņa, Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds, Latvia’s Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalniņš, officials from NATO and allied countries, including NATO Military Representatives and Permanent Representatives, as well as foreign ambassadors and military attachés accredited in Latvia will also attend the media and distinguished visitors’ day of the military exercise “Resolute Warrior”. 

During the media and distinguished visitors’ day, a joint press conference of NATO Secretary General M. Rutte and President of Latvia E. Rinkēvičs will take place at the Military Training Area Ādaži.

During the visit, NATO Secretary General of and the President of Latvia will also meet with soldiers of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia and inspect NATO – Allied military equipment. 

NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia conducts its first major field exercise as a complete Brigade from 1 to 14 November in the regions of Vidzeme and Zemgale. 

More than 3,500 allied troops are taking part in the exercise “Resolute Warrior” led by NATO's Multinational Division North, demonstrating the brigade's ability to conduct operations integrating all its subordinate and support units.

As reported earlier, on 17 October, at the Military Base Ādaži, the Canadian - led NATO Multinational Battle Group Latvia previously under the command of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Land Forces, was transferred to the command of NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia. 

NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia currently consists of 13 contributing nations, including Albania, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.

Media invitation

Members of the media are invited to attend the media and distinguished visitors’ day of the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia military exercise “Resolute Warrior” on Thursday, 14 November. Arrival at the base checkpoint at 9.30. Departure to the event venue at 9.45.

Programme of the media day: 

11.00 Demonstration of NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia military exercise “Resolute Warrior”;
11.55 Joint press conference of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs;
12.15 Joint inspection of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs of NATO allies’ military equipment.

In order to be cover the event, it is necessary to apply in advance, by 3.00 p.m. on 13 November, by sending an e-mail to prese@mod.gov.lv and indicating the media outlet, name and personal identity number. Please bring a passport or identity card with you.

Please note that your data will only be processed for the purposes of the event. The data will be stored until the end of the event on 14 November.

Media contacts: 

MoD Military Public Affairs Department
Media Relations Section
Phone: 67335045
E-mail: prese@mod.gov.lv