Current Events
Foreign Minister and Belgian Ambassador highlight necessity for raising public awareness on topical EU issues [30 Sep 2008]
On September 30, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Riekstins, met with the new Ambassador of Belgium to Latvia, Leopold Merckx, who had called as part of his accreditation visit. During the meeting, the issues discussed were bilateral co-operation between Latvia and Belgium, the progress of the EU Presidency, as well as current events in international politics. Read more
Māris Riekstiņš to take part in Baltic and Benelux foreign minister meeting in Estonia [30 Sep 2008]
On 1-2 October Minister for Foreign Affairs Māris Riekstiņš will participate in a meeting of foreign ministers of the Baltic and Benelux states ("3+3") in Estonia. This will be the second "3+3" encounter at the level of foreign ministers aimed at continuing co-operation between Baltic and Benelux states at regional and EU level. Read more
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to meet with new Ambassador of Belgium to Latvia [29 Sep 2008]
On September 30, the new Ambassador of Belgium to Latvia, Leopold Merckx, will call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Riekstins, as part of his accreditation visit. Read more
About Latvia
Amendments to circulation of video surveillance cameras [04 Dec 2009]
The Strategic Goods Export Control Division of the Foreign Ministry informs that on 23 November 2009, amendments have entered into effect to Cabinet Regulations No. 645 of 25.09.2007. "Regulations on the List of National Strategic Goods and Services". Read more
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins notes contribution by World Association of Free Latvians to raising profile of Latvia [15 Oct 2009]
On 14 October, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins in his welcoming address to the representatives of the World Association of Free Latvians (PBLA) during an event dedicated to the association's annual Board meeting highlighted the PBLA members' contribution to representing Latvia, its culture and traditions in their countries of residence. Read more
Foreign Ministry to host reception for World Association of Free Latvians (PBLA) [13 Oct 2009]
On 14 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host a reception dedicated to the annual Board meeting of the World Association of Free Latvians (PBLA). Read more
