Comment by Latvian Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins on the situation in Georgia[23 Aug 2008] The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, evaluating recent developments in Georgia and guided by the information at the disposal of Latvia, considers that the Russian side has not completed the withdrawal of its troops from Georgia as provided in the peace plan.
Foreign Minister: Statement by NATO ministerial meeting sends strong signal to Russia[19 Aug 2008] On 19 August, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part in a special session of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels. On the agenda of the meeting was the current situation in Georgia, an exchange of opinions regarding the assessment of further relations between NATO and Russia, and also on future co-operation between NATO and Georgia.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: securing ceasefire in Georgia is a priority[13 Aug 2008] On 13 August, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part at an extraordinary meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Brussels. On the agenda were the current events in Georgia, and EU involvement in the resolution of the military conflict in Georgia.
