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Today, on 6 July, the Constitutional Court and the National Defence Academy of Latvia held a meeting at the Constitutional Court and signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the fields of education, science, and research.
The agreement concluded between the Constitutional Court and the National Defence Academy of Latvia provides for long-term cooperation in organising lectures, seminars, joint research activities, and expert discussions. It envisages the exchange of knowledge and experience between experts in law and national defence, while strengthening an interdisciplinary approach to issues concerning national security, the protection of fundamental rights, and societal resilience.
The meeting was opened by Irēna Kucina, President of the Constitutional Court of Latvia, and Colonel Māris Utināns, Rector of the National Defence Academy of Latvia. The President of the Constitutional Court emphasises that: “The current geopolitical challenges require closer cooperation among public authorities. The Constitutional Court and the National Defence Academy of Latvia, each acting within their respective fields of competence, play an important role in protecting the national security and democratic state form of Latvia, as well as the values enshrined in the Constitution. The signed cooperation agreement will provide a foundation for joint initiatives and further development of knowledge.”
Colonel Māris Utināns highlights that: “Latvia’s security is founded on the rule of law, the will of the State, and society’s responsibility for preserving the country’s freedom and independence. Cooperation with the Constitutional Court will contribute to strengthening Latvia’s statehood and the values enshrined in the Constitution, ensuring their practical application.”
In order to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, Veronika Krūmiņa, a judge of the Constitutional Court, delivered a presentation, followed by a discussion on constitutional values, the rule of law and their significance in the current security environment.
The Constitutional Court has previously signed cooperation agreements with the University of Latvia and Rīga Stradiņš University in order to strengthen the development of legal science and promote the quality of research in Latvia.