The resigned Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Silina, is ready to consider the possibility of taking the post of Minister of Defense if such an offer is made during the negotiations to form a new government.
Following the resignation of Evika Silina's government, negotiations are ongoing in Latvia to form a new coalition, and amid this, there is a possibility of her moving to the Ministry of Defense.
Silina's advisor Sandris Sabaev confirmed to the LETA agency that the former prime minister will seriously consider the offer to head the defense ministry if it is made.
According to Sabaev, security issues have always been one of Silina's top priorities. He noted that this was reflected both in decisions regarding defense funding and in the government's actions to strengthen the country's security.
"For Silina, it is important that in the area of security, the focus is not on political interests, but on what we can quickly, responsibly, and effectively do for the benefit of Latvia," said the politician's representative.
The discussion of a possible appointment comes amid increased attention to the country's defense following a series of incidents involving drones and a general rise in regional tensions.
In recent months, the topic of security has become one of the central issues in Latvian politics. Following the drone incident in Rezekne, there was the resignation of the defense minister, followed by the fall of Silina's government.
Currently, parties are continuing to coordinate the declaration of the new coalition. The final distribution of ministries has not yet been approved.
The new government is planned to be formed under the leadership of prime ministerial candidate Andris Kulbergs. The negotiations involve the "United List," the National Alliance, the Union of Greens and Farmers, as well as "New Unity."
A comment from Kulbergs regarding the possible appointment of Silina as Minister of Defense has not yet been obtained.
The goal of the coalition negotiations is to reach an agreement on a new government by May 25.
For Latvian politics, the potential transition of the former prime minister to the Ministry of Defense would be an unusual but symbolic step—especially against the backdrop of the current security situation.
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