The newly appointed US ambassador to Latvia, Melisa Ardžirosa, will officially present her credentials to President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Friday at a ceremony in Riga Castle, beginning at 9 AM. Following this, she is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa at the Cabinet of Ministers at 12 PM, and later with Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže at 4 PM.

Ardžirosa's appointment was confirmed by the US Senate, making her the first to hold this position without prior diplomatic experience. Notably, she has a significant financial background, having donated two million dollars to Donald Trump's inauguration. Her biography on the US State Department's website highlights her extensive experience in real estate investment in California, where she served in various roles, including as vice president of her family business, Arnel & Affiliates.

In addition to her business achievements, Ardžirosa is also one of the executive directors of her family's philanthropic foundation, which engages in charitable activities in various fields. Her meetings with top Latvian officials signal the importance of US-Latvia relations, especially in the context of recent geopolitical tensions in the region, as Latvia continues to strengthen its ties with the United States.