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On 16 September 2007, Latvia and the Republic of the Philippines marked the 16th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries.
The first Philippines Ambassador to Latvia, Luz G. Del Mundo, was accredited in 1992 (resident in Stockholm).
From May 1996 to June 1997, the Ambassador of the Philippines was Ms Rosario G. Manalo, and from June 1998 to June 2003 – Ms Erlinda F. Basilio.
Between 14 October 2003 and 23 April 2006, the Philippine Ambassador to Latvia was Ms Victoria S. Bataclan.
As of 13 November 2007, Maria Zeneida Angara-Collinson is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to Latvia.
Since 7 August 1994, Latvia's interests in the Philippines are represented by Honorary Consul Robert Lim Joseph.
Legal framework
There are currently no bilateral agreements signed between Latvia and the Republic of the Philippines.
Parliamentary co-operation
On 21 April 2005, Latvia-Philippines parliamentary co-operation group was established under the 8th Saeima (Parliament of Latvia). Its Chairperson is Ms Vineta Muizniece.
On 1-9 April 2005, the 112th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly and the 176th session of the Governing Council (formerly called Inter-Parliamentary Council) were held in Manila, Philippines, with Latvia being represented by the Speaker of the Saeima, Ingrida Udre, and member of the Saeima, Olegs Denisovs.
Economic co-operation
January-December 2006
Latvian exports to the Philippines comprised â¬70,439 or 0.002% of total Latvian exports (the Philippines is in the 125th place among Latvia's export partners). Latvian imports to the Philippines totalled â¬433,872 or 0.005% of total Latvian imports (the Philippines ranks in the 74th place among Latvia's import partners).
Exports
1. Lithuania – $788,418,743 or 14.11 % of total Latvian exports
2. Estonia – $677,475,768 or 12.12 %
3. Germany – $562,635,155 or 10.07 %
4. Russia – $523,368,676 or 9.37 %
5. UK – $443,333,400 or 7.93 %
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125. Philippines – $84,736 USD or 0,002%
Imports
1. Germany – $1,609,581,384 or 15.02 % of total imports to Latvia
2. Lithuania – $1,373,000,060 or 12.81 %
3. Russia – $891,580,050 or 8.32 %
4. Estonia – $810,199,559 or 7.56 %
5. Poland – $751,076,957 or 7.01 %
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74. Philippines – $546,613 or 0.005%
Latvia has a negative trade balance with the Philippines totalling $ -461,877.
Main types of export goods to the Philippines in this period were: - Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical equipment ($84,689 or 99.94 % of total exports), of which transmission and reception apparatus for radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy and television and radio transmitters comprised $78,953 or 93.23 %.
Main types of import goods from the Philippines in this period were: - Food products ($320,467 or 58.63 % of total imports), of which fruits and nuts comprised to the value of $272, prepared and preserved fish to the value of $85,636 or 26.72 %, and plant products - $100,001 or 18.30%.
Co-operation in international organizations
Latvia and the Philippines have established successful bilateral contacts within the framework of international organizations.
Contact information
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Latvia
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia to the Philippines
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