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Latvia is developing its relations with Armenia based on principles of bilateral co-operation and Latvia's status as a member state of the EU and of NATO. Relations may be described as friendly and constructive. There are opportunities to further expand and develop co-operation.
Chronology of diplomatic relations
Latvia recognised the independence of the Republic of Armenia on 8 January 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 22 August 1992.
Aivars Vovers was accredited as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to Armenia in February 2002, residing in Vienna. He is also Head of the Latvian representation to the OSCE in Vienna.
The Armenian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Latvia is Ashot Galoyan residing in Warsaw. He was accredited in June 2006.
Future course of co-operation - Regular political dialogue
- Activation of economic co-operation
- Facilitation of inter-sectoral co-operation
- Activation of co-operation between Parliaments
- Transfer of Latvia's experience in the implementation of democratic and market economy reforms
- Development of cultural relations
Economic co-operation
1. Lithuania - 788,418,743 USD or 14.11 % of total exports from Latvia
2. Estonia- 677,475,768 USD or 12.12 %
3. Germany - 562,635,155 USD or 10.07 %
4. Russian Federation - 523,368,676 USD or 9.37 %
5. United Kingdom - 443,333,400 USD or 7.93 %
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65. Armenia - 1,890,656 USD or 0.03 %
1. Germany - 1, 609,581,384 USD or 15.02 % of total imports to Latvia
2. Lithuania - 1,373,000,060 USD or 12.81 %
3. Russian Federation - 891,580,050 USD or 8.32 %
4. Estonia - 810,199,559 USD or 7.56 %
5. Poland - 751,076,957 USD or 7.01 %
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67. Armenia - 1,281,314 USD or 0.01 %
Latvia has a positive trade balance with Armenia for the amount of USD 609,342.
Main exports to Armenia, by type of goods (2006)
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Type of goods |
Value (USD) |
Percentage of total exports |
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Total |
1,890,656 |
100% |
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Prepared foodstuffs |
960,894 |
50.82% |
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Plastic and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof |
269,118 |
14.23% |
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Machinery and equipment |
252,906 |
13.38% |
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Production of chemical industry and allied industries |
190,570 |
10.08% |
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Textiles and textile items |
92,253 |
4.88% |
Main imports to Armenia, by type of goods (2005)
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Type of goods |
Value (USD) |
Percentage of total import |
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Total |
1,281,314 |
100% |
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Plastic and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof |
1,111,633 |
86.76% |
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Pepared foodstuffs |
64,683 |
5.05% |
Trade dynamics between Latvia and Armenia (1999-2006)
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Year |
Export |
Import |
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1999 |
533,800 |
188,508 |
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2000 |
552,880 |
277,540 |
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2001 |
570,638 |
366,404 |
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2002 |
556,438 |
565,358 |
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2003 |
636,356 |
544,442 |
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2004 |
1,500,489 |
945,135 |
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2005 |
1,890,161 |
672,374 |
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2006 |
1,890,656 |
1,281,314 |
Visits and meetings
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22 August 1992 |
Visit to Latvia by Raffi Ovanesyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia |
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November 1996 |
Political consultations in Yerevan between the Latvian and Armenian Ministries of Foreign Affairs |
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13-15 March 2000 |
Working visit to Latvia by Vartan Oskanian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia |
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13 June 2000 |
Accreditation visit to Latvia by Ashot Hovakimian, Ambassador of Armenia |
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2-5 January 2001 |
Visit to Armenia by Indulis Berzins, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, within a tour to the South Caucasus by the Chairman of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers |
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5-7 November 2001 |
Working visit to Armenia by Indulis Berzins, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia |
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12-18 March 2002 |
Visit to Armenia by Latvian Parliament members; the delegation led by Edvins Inkens |
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26-27 June 2002 |
Official visit to Latvia by President Robert Kocharian of Armenia (first visit to Latvia by the President of a South Caucasus country) |
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16 September 2002 |
Official visit to Latvia by Armen Hachatrian, Speaker of the Armenian Parliament |
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16 March 2004 |
Political consultations between Ministries of Foreign Affairs |
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7-9 March 2005 |
Official visit to Armenia by Ingrida Udre, Speaker of the Saeima |
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5-9 June 2005 |
Visit by a delegation of the Foreign commission of the Parliament of the Republic of Armenia |
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August 2005 |
Visit to Armenia by Janis Maizitis, Prosecutor General |
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5-7 September 2005 |
Working visit to Latvia by Serzh Sargsyan, Minister of Defence of Armenia, |
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7-8 October 2005 |
State visit by President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga to Armenia |
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26-27 June 2006 |
Accreditation visit of Armenian Ambassador Ashot Galoyan to Latvia |
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19-21 April 2007 |
Official visit to Armenia by Artis Pabriks, Foreign Minister of Latvia. |
Legal framework
At present, 7 inter-governmental agreements have been signed between Latvia and Armenia, as well as several agreements between public administration institutions of both countries. Several agreements are at the co-ordination stage.
Signed agreements:
Data base containing information on bilateral agreements
Links:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
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