Juris Maklakovs assumes position as Counsellor at Foreign Ministry
Maj. Gen. Juris Maklakovs, having retired from his post as Commander of the National Armed Forces, assumed a position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as of 2 August.
August
Latvian President presents letters of credence to Latvia’s new ambassador to the Czech Republic
On 4 August, Latvian President Valdis Zatlers presented letters of credence to Kaspars Ozoliņš, Latvia’s new ambassador to the Czech Republic. Currently Kaspars Ozoliņš is the director of the Security Policy Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Latvian - U.S. Cooperation Continues with “Industry Days”
On September 14 – 15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Latvia, will hold “Industry Days,” during which the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will inform Latvia’s manufacturers about opportunities to participate in DLA tenders.
Opening of exhibition: “From August to August. The Latvian – Russian Peace Treaty”
On 11 August at 12:40 p.m. at the Latvian National History Archives on 16, Slokas Street the exhibition “From August to August. The Latvian – Russian Peace Treaty” will be opened to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Latvian – Russian Peace Treaty. Exactly at this time and on this date in 1920, the Peace Treaty between the governments of the Republic of Latvia and the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic was signed in Riga at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 3, Kr. Valdemāra Street.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement about situation in Russia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces a decision to return from the Latvian Embassy in the Russian Federation to Latvia diplomats who have health problems that been worsened by the unusually hot weather and its resulting consequences.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Aivis Ronis: The 1920 peace treaty is part of our country’s ‘genetic code’
On 11 August at 12:40, with the participation of Latvian President Valdis Zatlers, the exhibition "From August to August. The Latvian – Russian Peace Treaty" was opened at the Latvian National History Archives to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Latvian – Russian Peace Treaty.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Aivis Ronis authorises Ambassadors-at-large to represent him at international conferences and in foreign visits
After receiving an invitation from the Georgian minister of foreign affairs,Ambassador-at-large and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Māris Riekstiņš, will visit Georgia from 16 to 18 August. The goal of the visit is to analyse the political and security situation in the region, and to assess further development. Riekstiņš is planned to meet with various Georgian officials, including Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Grigol Vashadze.
MFA urges jobseekers to duly prepare for working abroad and to report violations
There is a growing tendency for more and more Latvian nationals, who have been scammed in a foreign country, to turn for assistance at Latvian embassies and the Foreign Ministry Consular Department and request help in returning home. Those are the cases when people have been promised employment by Latvian employment agencies or have gone abroad in hope of finding work without sufficient information of economic background in a particular country, namely, the unemployment level, and without knowledge of foreign languages.
Latvian and Belarusian foreign ministers intend to focus on economic co-operation
On 23 August, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Sergey Martinov is on a working visit in Latvia and meets with the Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis, the Minister of Transport Kaspars Gerhards, President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.
Latvian Ambassadors' meeting to discuss Latvia's economic development perspective
On 24-25 August, the Foreign Ministry hold the annual working meeting of the Ambassadors of Latvia. The heads of Latvia's diplomatic missions have been invited to evaluate the work accomplished during the year and to discuss further tasks of the foreign service
Latvia welcomes possible resumption of direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
Latvia welcomes the invitation by the US administration to Israeli and Palestinian representatives to take part at direct peace talks in Washington on 2 September.
NB8 Foreign Ministers Meeting to be held in Riga on 26-27 August
Latvia welcomes the invitation by the US administration to Israeli and Palestinian representatives to take part at direct peace talks in Washington on 2 September.
Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis: Latvia and Belarus are important economic partners
On 23 August, the Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis had a meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Sergey Martinov who is on a working visit in Latvia. The ministers discussed current matters of bilateral co-operation, including the conclusion of new agreements.
Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis in his address to Ambassadors: main priority is foreign policy that restores Latvia's competitiveness in the region, and economic security
On 24 - 25 in Riga, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the annual meeting of heads of diplomatic missions. The event brought together ambassadors representing Latvia's interests in 35 countries of the world and in six international organisations.
Baltic and Nordic Political Directors meet before ministerial meeting in Riga
On 26 August, prior to the Baltic and Nordic (NB8) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Riga, NB8 Foreign Ministry political directors have convened for a meeting, chaired by the Latvian Foreign Ministry Political Director Andris Razāns.
Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis: currently, most important are focused Baltic-Nordic co-operation, resource consolidation, and regional economic integration
After the Meeting of the Baltic and Nordic Foreign Ministers (Nordic-Baltic Eight or NB8) on 26-27 August in Riga, Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis accentuated that currently political solidarity, a focused co-operation with other Baltic and Nordic countries, the consolidation of resources, and regional economic integration hold a particular importance for Latvia.
Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis: Latvia and Iceland are linked by ties of solidarity and practical co-operation
Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis, and the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Össur Skarphéðinsson, during their bilateral meeting on 27 August, were of the same mind that Latvia and Iceland is linked by ties of solidarity and close practical co-operation.
NB8 Wise Men Report
The Report on the Baltic and Nordic Co-operation produced by two high level representatives from Latvia and Denmark - former Latvian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Valdis Birkavs and former Danish Minister of Defence Søren Gade, both authorized for the task by NB8 foreign ministers.
Ambassador-at-large Artis Pabriks to take part at Beld Strategic Forum
On 29-30 August, Ambassador-at-large and former foreign minister Dr. Artis Pabriks represents Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia that for the fourth year now brings together top political leaders, academics, business executives, and the media form various regions of the world, as well as officials from international organisations.
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs extend deepest condolences to family of Estonian soldier killed in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Aivis Ronis, on behalf of the Latvian government, have sent letters of condolences to the Prime Minister of Estonia Andrus Ansip and the Foreign Minister of Estonia Urmas Paet with regard to the tragic explosion in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, which caused the death of Junior Sergeant Herdis Sikka.
Riga Conference to be held on 10-11 September 2010
On 10-11 September 2010, the annual high level foreign policy and security policy forum, the Riga Conference 2010, will take place in Riga, in the Mazā Ģilde (the Small Guild) at 3/5 Amatu iela.
