The Speaker of the Saeima thanked the organizers of the summer camp, who provide positive experiences and moments of joy to children who have experienced the horrors of war and make them feel safe and loved.
Some of the children have left their homes because of the war, several of them have lost parents. They were accompanied on their special visit by Anatolii Kutsevol, the ambassador of Ukraine to Latvia, also visited the Saeima together with the children .
The kids are scheduled to visit the Motor Museum and Old Riga, as well as visit Ventspils. The recreation camp for children is organized by the Association of Veterans of International Operations of the Latvian Army in cooperation with several businesses.
Ukrainian kids welcomed at Saeima
Ukrainian children visit Saeima, July 25, 2024
Foto: Ieva Ābele, Saeima
July 25, 14:44
"Love is what unites us, and it is strength that helps us overcome the most difficult moments. You have been through a lot and our hearts go out to you... We are together to prove that we are united and ready to support each other," said the speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, on Thursday, July 25, welcoming a large group of Ukrainian children, who are recovering from the horrors of Russia's war in summer camps in Latvia.
"Love unites us, but statehood and responsibility are values that help build a strong and just society. Latvia stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, and we are here to strengthen you in this difficult time," said Mieriņa to the children.
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