Baltic parliamentarians call for cooperation between the Baltic States in security and education

On 16-17 January, the joint meeting of the Education, Science and Culture Committee and the Security and Defence Committee of the Baltic Assembly was held in Riga. It showcased the commitment of the Baltic States to bolstering comprehensive defence and fostering resilience among youth. Key discussions revolved around two primary themes: integrating comprehensive defence into education and promoting patriotism through conscription. Before the meeting, Ivars Nakurts, Deputy Chief of the State Fire and Rescue Service at the Ministry of the Interior, was awarded the Medal of the Baltic Assembly for his contribution to strengthening civil protect…