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Austin, Latvian Counterpart Hold News Conference

  • Defense.gov
  • Aug. 10, 2022 | 24:47

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III holds a news conference with Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks in Riga, Latvia, following meetings to affirm U.S. commitment and persistent presence in Latvia and the broader Baltic region.