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Interview with Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.Māris Riekstiņš [03 Mar 2010]
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Secretary of State for European Affairs of France discuss closer co-operation within EU and NATO [26 Feb 2010]
On 25 February, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Secretary of State for European Affairs, Pierre Lellouche, who was in Latvia as part of his regional visit.
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Ammended: Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Secretary of State for European Affairs of France to discuss co-operation within EU and NATO [25 Feb 2010]
On 24 February, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins opened a new round of discussions "Foreign Service for Latvia's exports. Entrepreneurs meet Latvian Ambassadors", this year's focus being on specific sectors of economy with high export capacity.
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"Commemorating the Victims of the Holocaust", Foreign Minister Māris Riekstiņš (article published on 27.01.2010. in Latvian daily newspaper "Diena") [07 Feb 2010]
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to take part at Munich Security Conference [04 Feb 2010]
From 5 to 7 February, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will take part in the 46th Munich Security Conference. The annual security conference in Munich is one of the major events of this profile in Europe, and brings together heads of state from all over the world, influential politicians and international policy experts.
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Foreign Minister Riekstins emphasizes Afghanistan should soon take over responsibility for security in country [01 Feb 2010]
On 28 January at the London Conference on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins spoke about the decision by the Government of Latvia to support civilian engagement and further implementation of development co-operation measures in Afghanistan.
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Statement by H.E. Mr. Māris Riekstiņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia The Afghanistan Conference in London, 28 January 2010 [28 Jan 2010]
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins welcomes Government decision to support Latvia's increased engagement in Afghanistan [13 Jan 2010]
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins is gratified about the Government decision to support an increased civil engagement and the implementation of development assistance measures in Afghanistan.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: Involvement by Georgia and Ukraine in NATO's international operations is excellent proof to their co-operation with Alliance [04 Dec 2009]
During the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels on 3 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part in the NATO-Georgia Commission meeting, where the Alliance foreign ministers and the Foreign Minister of Georgia, Grigol Vashadze discussed the progress of Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration and reforms.
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Maris Riekstins: NATO confirms open door policy and readiness to reinforce military and civil engagement in Afghanistan [04 Dec 2009]
On 4 December, the agenda of NATO member country foreign ministers meeting included the open door policy of the Alliance and NATO's operation in Afghanistan.
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Amendments to circulation of video surveillance cameras [04 Dec 2009]
The Strategic Goods Export Control Division of the Foreign Ministry informs that on 23 November 2009, amendments have entered into effect to Cabinet Regulations No. 645 of 25.09.2007. "Regulations on the List of National Strategic Goods and Services".
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Foreign Minister to take part at NATO Foreign Ministers meeting [03 Dec 2009]
On 3-4 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins takes part at the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels, where the main issues for discussion are the Alliance's operation in Afghanistan and NATO's new Strategic Concept.
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First e-PINE meeting with participation of new US Administration held in Washington [05 Nov 2009]
On 5 November in Washington, a current meeting of e-PINE (Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe) was held, also attended by Political Director of the Foreign Ministry of Latvia, Peteris Ustubs. E-PINE consultations traditionally involve political directors of the foreign ministries of Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA. During the meeting in Washington, the parties are to discuss co-operation with the U.S. in the issues of international significance: energy security, the situation in Afghanistan and Iran, security policy, the relations with Russia and countries of Eastern Partnership. This is the first e-PINE meeting with participation of the new U.S. Administration.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: Governments of Northern European countries should co-operate closer [26 Oct 2009]
On October 24, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins, taking part at a panel discussion "Providing Strategic Reassurance in Northern Europe" during the Riga Conference 2009, accentuated the threats on which the region has to focus, including financial crisis, energy security, terrorism and cyberprotection.
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The Rīga Conference 2009, October 23-24, 2009 [14 Oct 2009]
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Foreign Minister Riekstins and NATO Secretary General share opinion on collective security as principal mission also under NATO's new Strategic Concept [09 Oct 2009]
On 8 October, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen who had arrived in Latvia on his first official visit in the status of NATO SG.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins with Foreign Minister of Montenegro discuss Montenegro's Euroatlantic integration [23 Sep 2009]
On September 22, during the 64th session of the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Foreign Minister of Montenegro, Milan Rocen. The meeting took place on the initiative of the Montenegrin side.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins conveys condolences on death of Italian soldiers in Afghanistan [18 Sep 2009]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Riekstins, has sent a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Franco Frattini, with regard to the tragic death of six Italian soldiers in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
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Exhibition of children's creative works "Me in the European Union" displayed in Ministry of Foreign Affairs [28 Aug 2009]
From 27 August to 10 September, works from the visual arts' competition "Me in the European Union" for children and young people will be exhibited in the lobby of the Foreign Ministry building. On 9 November, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will present awards to the authors of the best works.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Slovak Foreign Minister emphasise regional co-operation to address vital EU and NATO issues [27 Aug 2009]
On 27 August, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Foreign Minister of Slovakia, Dr Miroslav Lajcak, who was on an official visit to Riga.
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