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23 May 2012

Foreign Ministry to hold press conference of Under Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

On 24 May at 11:15 am, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference of Ms Malika Aït-Mohamed Parent, Under Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Before the press conference, Under Secretary General will meet with the Head of Security Policy and International Organisations Directorate, Ambassador Baiba Braže.

23 May 2012

Foreign Ministry State Secretary Teikmanis to take part in annual Session of CoE Committee of Ministers

On 23 May, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andris Teikmanis will lead the Latvian delegation at the 122nd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. During the session, the participants are to approve a declaration on the future of the European Court of Human Rights, review the Council of Europe’s policy vis-á-vis its neighbouring regions and discuss the enhancement of human rights protection in Europe and other matters of importance.

22 May 2012

Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs offers condolences to Albania

Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs has sent a letter to the Foreign Minister of Albania Edmond Haxhinasto, offering deepest condolences over a tragic bus crash that left 13 students dead and 20 others injured.

22 May 2012

Latvian diplomat to be appointed to Cyprus for presidency period

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Austria have concluded a memorandum on the use of office premises in the Embassy of Austria in Nicosia, Cyprus. The document was signed by the Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andris Teikmanis while visiting Cyprus on 18 May.

22 May 2012

State Secretary Teikmanis meets Foreign Minister of Bangladesh

On 21 May, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andris Teikmanis met with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Bangladesh Dr. Dipu Moni, who had arrived in Latvia on a working visit. The focus of the meeting was on the prospects for developing bilateral relations between both countries, as well as on the current situation in Asia.

22 May 2012

Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs at NATO Summit reiterates support to Georgia and calls for stronger cooperation with Central Asian countries

On 21-22 May, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs took part in the Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government in Chicago. According to Foreign Minister, a major achievement of the Summit is the declaration adopted by the leaders of the Alliance’s member states making a commitment at the highest political level to continue the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission.

21 May 2012

Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs and U.S. Assistant State Secretary discuss cooperation in Afghanistan and Central Asia

While attending the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20 May, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Assistant State Secretary Robert Blake. Both officials discussed the developments in Afghanistan and Central Asia, as well as setting out the possibilities for Latvia and the United States to cooperate in stabilising this important region.

21 May 2012

Foreign Minister leaves for NATO Summit in Chicago

On 20-21 May Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs will take part in the Meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government in Chicago. As part of the event on 20 May, the NATO foreign ministers will convene for dinner and discuss the Alliance’s relations with partner countries the world over.

17 May 2012

UN Independent Expert to visit Latvia

From 14 to 18 May, Latvia hosts the visit from Dr. Cephas Lumina, United Nations Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights.

17 May 2012

Ambassador Lelde Līce-Līcīte submits credentials to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

On 15 May, Ambassador Lelde Līce-Līcīte submitted her credentials to Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, thus officially becoming Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with residence in Brussels. As from 25 October 2011, Lelde Līce-Līcīte is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Kingdom of Belgium.

16 May 2012

Foreign Minister of Latvia meets Minister of State of German Federal Foreign Office

On 15 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Michael Georg Link, who had arrived in Latvia for an introductory visit. The parties discussed Europe’s future and the current economic and financial topics.

15 May 2012

Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs meets Minister of Defence of China

On 15 May, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister of Defence of the People’s Republic of China Liang Guanglie. “Latvia very highly appreciates the political dialogue between our countries at various levels, the dynamics of reciprocal visits, as well as political and parliamentary contacts. Latvia has always regarded China as a major partner in economic dialogue and cooperation,” emphasised Minister Rinkēvičs during the conversation.

15 May 2012

Cabinet supports establishment of External Economic Policy Coordination Council

On 15 May, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the establishment of the Council for the Coordination of External Economic Policy. Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs is to be Chairman of the Council, and the Minister of Economy Daniels Pavļuts – Deputy Chairman.

15 May 2012

Foreign Minister of Latvia congratulates Afghanistan on launching third phase of security transition

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs welcomes the 13 May announcement by Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai on launching the third tranche of security responsibility transfer in the country. “I am certain that a solid foundation has been laid for the transition process to be successful and to proceed in a close interaction between Afghan authorities and the international community.

15 May 2012

Ambassador of Namibia accredited in Latvia

On 15 May, the Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andris Teikmanis met with non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia Daniel Rudolph Smith who was in Riga on an accreditation visit. At the beginning of the conversation, the parties noted that this year marked 15 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.

15 May 2012

In Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs voices concern for Ukraine’s position in dialogue with the EU and calls for discussions on restrictions to human rights and political freedoms in Russia

On 14 May in Brussels, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs took part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. While the European Union’s foreign ministers discussing the EU-Ukraine relations, Minister Rinkēvičs expressed concern over the deterioration of political and human rights situation in Ukraine.

14 May 2012

Foreign Minister to take part in Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

On 14 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs will take part in the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. During the meeting, the ministers intend to continue their discussion on Afghanistan from the perspective of NATO Chicago Summit. Other topics on the agenda are the preparation for the EU-Mexico Summit, Ukraine, the Middle East Peace Process, and EU’s Southern neighbourhood.

14 May 2012

Rigans and guests of city have spent active and positive day at European Union Garden Festival

On Saturday 12 May, despite the windy weather, the European Union Garden Festival welcomed several thousands of visitors of all generations. This year's festival was devoted to the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations.

11 May 2012

Minister of State at Federal Foreign Office of Germany to visit Latvia

On 15 May, the Minister of State at Federal Foreign Office of Germany Michael Georg Link is to arrive in Latvia on an introductory visit. The Minister of State will meet the Saeima Speaker Solvita Āboltiņa, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs and the Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andris Teikmanis.

11 May 2012

Foreign Minister to attend Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn

From 11 to 12 May in Tallinn, the Foreign Minister of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs will take part in the annual Lennart Meri Conference on foreign policy and security matters. The participants of the event include high-ranking politicians, academics, and representatives from non-governmental organisations and mass media.

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