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90th Anniversary of Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia formally observed in Moscow [18 Nov 2008]
On 18 November the Latvian Embassy in Moscow organized a formal concert and celebratory reception to commemorate the 90th anniversary of proclamation of the Republic of Latvia.
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EU and Russia summit takes place [14 Nov 2008]
On November 14, a meeting took place between EU and Russian leaders in Nice, France. Participants at the summit discussed the conflict in Georgia, as well as the implementation of the Sarkozy-Medvedev six-point plan of 12 August and other aspects of the crisis settlement.
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At GAERC meeting: preparations for December European Council and debates on EU-Russia relations [10 Nov 2008]
A meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) took place on 10 November in Brussels with the participation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins. During the meeting, EU Member State foreign ministers prepared for the December European Council session, debated the future relations between the EU and Russia, and reviewed current topics in foreign and security policy.
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2nd meeting of Latvia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission to be held in Moscow on 11 November [07 Nov 2008]
The Latvia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission is to meet for the second time on 11 November in Moscow. The co-chairmen of both sides had agreed on holding this meeting on 7 July in the capital of Russia. Minister for Finance Atis Slakteris is the Co-Chairman of the Latvian side, whereas the Russian Transport Minister Igor Levitin chairs the Russian side.
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Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Russia agree to continue efforts in issues of mutual importance [23 Oct 2008]
On 23 October, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins was on a working visit to the Russian Federation. During the course of his visit, Minister Riekstins met with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov (Сергей Лавров), with the aim of proceeding with a dialogue regarding the issues significant for both sides.
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