About Defence Ministry
Pursuant to the “By-Law of the Ministry of Defence” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on 29 April, 2003, the Ministry of Defence is the leading state administrative institution in the field of defence directly subordinate to the Minister of Defence.
The Ministry of Defence develops National Defence Policy, organises and co-ordinates the implementation of the National Policy, the implementation of National Policy in the areas of geodesy, cartography, and geo-spatial information, as well as the implementation of National Policy in the areas of military education and science.
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Defence budget
Ministry of Defence: Saeima decides to spend more on defence, reaching the threshold of 2% of GDP for the first time in its history and ensuring the compliance with NATO standards, which require member states to spend at least 2% of their GDP on defence.
Social security
Ministry of Defence coordinates
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health benefits for soldiers
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military pensions
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healthcare for retired military personnel
Subordinated institutions
Media contacts
Media Relations Section is responsible for public affairs of the defence sector, including National Armed Forces of Latvia.
For general questions and media requests please contact Head of Media Relations section or press officers.
Media contacts
Media Relations Section is responsible for public affairs of the defence sector, including National Armed Forces of Latvia.
For general questions and media requests please contact Head of Media Relations section or press officers.
Additional information
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Uzzini par AM apbalvojumiem
How to find us
Address: K. Valdemāra iela 10/12, Rīga, LV-1473
Telephone: 67335113 (Secretariat) , 67335093 (Media Relation Section)
E-mail: kanceleja@mod.gov.lv
Bank details:
Reg.No: 90000022632
Bank Name: Valsts kase, TRELLV22
Account No: LV38TREL2100011017000
Ministry of Defence working hours:
Monday - Thursday from 8.15 to 17.00
Friday from 8.15 until 15.45.