On 21 April 2023 in Riga, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavský.
The ministers of the two countries intend to discuss the bilateral relations between Latvia and the Czech Republic, the security situation in the region, including Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, the enlargement of the European Union, and the fight against disinformation.
As part of his visit, Foreign Minister Lipavský will have a meeting with the Speaker of the Saeima (the Latvian Parliament), Eduards Smiltēns, as well as visiting the Ādaži military base.
Events for the media
Photo and video opportunities
12.00 – the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, welcomes the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavský (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, K. Valdemāra 3, lobby on the 1st floor)
13.25–13.55 – a joint press conference of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Press Conference Hall, the 1st floor)
Members of the media are requested to register their participation not later than at 15.00 on 20 April by contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at e-mail: media@mfa.gov.lv.
Please plan your arrival not later than 20 minutes before the event.
The press conference will be held as an in-person event, to be followed on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts.