MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA TO UNESCO


Mr. Jānis Kārkliņš, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Ms Guna Angelika Vītola, First Secretary, Deputy Head of the Mission  

 
Contact Details of the Mission of the Republic of Latvia to UNESCO
Address: 6, Villa Said, 75116 Paris, France
Telephome: (33) 1 536 458 18
Fax: (33) 1 536 458 19
E-mail: embassy.france@mfa.gov.lv
Embasy's
web-page:
http://www.am.gov.lv/lv/paris



The tasks of the mission are to:
  • co-ordinate the activities of the Latvian institutions and their representation in UNESCO;
  • represent Latvia in the events organised by UNESCO within the framework of its competence (congresses, assemblies, meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.);
  • participate in the co-ordination meetings of EU member states in UNESCO, meetings of UNESCO election group;
  • promote participation of Latvia in UNESCO programmes;
  • coordinate the suggestions for the projects and events of Latvia in UNESCO, their preparation and implementation;
  • promote awareness of Latvia in UNESCO and among the member states of UNESCO;
  • maintain correspondence with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.