Chapter III. PLEDGES 4. To uphold policy of prevention and reduction of statelessness and continue actively working in that direction, in accordance with the National Action Plan on Reduction and Prevention of Statelessness. 5. To actively participate in regional processes on the regulation of mixed-migration flows. LATVIA EXCERPTS FROM NATIONAL STATEMENT After the restoration of its independence, Latvia acceded to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol and, furthermore, implemented all the provisions in close co-operation with UNHCR. I would like to express Latvia’s full commitment to the spirit and provisions of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, together with its 1967 Protocol. We consider it as a fundamental and vital international legal instrument which continues to provide the basis for international protection to asylum-seekers and refugees. The 1951 Refugee Convention has proved to be an important instrument in addressing the problems of millions of people who have left their countries owing to wars and persecutions. The 60th anniversary of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees is a time for a serious reflection, not only on past achievements, but on the work needed to ensure the relevance of the refugee protection regime in the future. We believe that, in this regard, a serious consideration should be given to the consequences of global climate change. LESOTHO PLEDGE FORM The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho pledges to: 1. Support asylum-seekers and refugees, as well as stateless persons, in accordance with the objectives laid down in the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 2. Cooperate with State Parties to the above-referred Conventions for the attainment of durable solutions in favour of refugees and stateless persons at regional, continental and global levels. 3. Ensure that refugees in her territory have access to basic services for their welfare and well-being. 89