Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins on working visit to Finland [16 Feb 2010]

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On 17 February, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will go on a working visit to Finland. The agenda for the visit includes meetings with the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland, Sauli Niinosto, and Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb. Minister Riekstins will also give an interview to the biggest Finnish newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat.

During the meetings the officials are to discuss bilateral relations between Latvia and Finland, economic issues and regional co-operation, also within the Baltic-Nordic formats. The parties will review the European Union agenda, including the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, the development process of NATO Strategic Concept, as well as energy and security policy.

Latvia and Finland traditionally enjoy intensive and mutually advantageous relations. There is an ongoing dialogue between officials at all levels, and between line ministries, local authorities and non-governmental organisations.

The visit by the Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb took place in February 2009.

Video of the press conference in website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland.

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