Latvia will chair the UN Security Council for the first time in November

Latvia will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council for the first time in November 2026, according to Latvian news outlet Delfi. The presidency will commence on November 1st, during which Latvia will oversee both formal and informal Security Council meetings. Ambassador to the UN, Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, expressed that the presidency would enhance Latvia's international standing and demonstrate its dedication to global leadership.

Riga aims to utilize this position to champion its objectives. The primary focus will be maintaining Ukraine's prominence on the Security Council's agenda, challenging any endorsement of Russian aggression, and underscoring the global repercussions. Between this year and the presidency, Latvia and its European allies have convened 16 official UN Security Council sessions concerning Ukraine. Furthermore, they have consistently held informal briefings on ongoing global conflicts, as reported by Delfi.