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Major Priority Issues for Latvia during the Swedish EU Presidency, Second Half of 2009

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On 18-19 June, European Council convened in Brussels [19 Jun 2009]
On 18 and 19 June, the European Council meeting was held in Brussels. The delegation of Latvia under the leadership of Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis included also Foreign Minster Maris Riekstins.

Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins gratified with Council's conclusions on European conscience and totalitarianism [16 Jun 2009]
On 15 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins attended the meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) held in Luxembourg. At the GAERC meeting, the EU foreign ministers prepared for the European Council of 18-19 June as well as discussed topical issues of bilateral relations. The EU foreign ministers also approved the Council conclusions on European conscience and totalitarianism as well as a draft EU-U.S. joint statement on Guantanamo.

Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to attend General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting [12 Jun 2009]
On 15 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will participate in the meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Luxembourg. At the General Affairs session, a discussion has been planned regarding the conclusions by the European Council of 18 and19 June.