BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defense’s proposal to allocate €100,000 in co-financing to Aviasabiedrība “Liepāja” Ltd. (Liepāja International Airport)to support the provision of public interest services in the field of civil-military cooperation, Trend reports.
The allocated funds will be used to cover operational expenses related to essential services such as:
Search and rescue operations
Medical air transport
Humanitarian logistics
Pilot training flights in support of military and civil-military functions
The Liepāja airfield plays a vital role as a backup aviation support point for Latvia’s National Armed Forces, in addition to the Ventspils airfield. Its use is crucial to reducing response times during urgent search and rescue missions along Latvia’s western coast.
This funding is grounded in an existing tripartite agreement between the Ministry of Defense, the Liepāja municipal government, and the airport authority. The agreement outlines the obligations of the airport to provide public-interest services and defines the mechanism for financial compensation.
The support underscores Latvia’s commitment to strengthening its national security infrastructure and ensuring readiness for dual-use operations, both military and civilian.