Dace Melbārde

Latvia's Minister for Education and Science

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Born: April 3, 1971, Riga

Party: New Unity

Education: University of Latvia, Latvian Academy of Culture

Previous offices: Minister of Culture, Member of the European Parliament

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Artemis Accords build a 62-nation coalition for lunar governance

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Signed the Artemis Accords on Latvia's behalf

Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory on October 19, 2026, at a ceremony in Samarkand. Eighteen countries have joined the U.S.-led framework this year, the biggest annual expansion since 2024, when 19 signed.

Updated Oct 23