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The report points out that Russia's military activities in the Baltic Sea region have increased the past year – there have been more Russian Air Force reconnaissance flights over Baltic, as well as serious tactical exercises of Russia's Baltic Naval Fleet.

The prime minister points out that it is in Latvia's interests to help stimulate the development of relations between the European Union and Russia, as well as NATO and Russia, but there have been some pauses from the Russian side.

In regard to Afghanistan, the report points out that Latvia, Norway, Finland and Sweden will create a joint unit, which will continue to train the local security forces, as well as offer support to military operations carried out by Afghan security forces.

Pointing out to the various terrorist attacks on Western targets in 2012.

Dombrovskis said that this shows that terrorist threats remain and Latvia must continue to work together with the international community on anti-terrorism measures.