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News from Latvia
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Foreign Minister to take part in informal EU general affairs meeting in Prague [06 Jan 2009]
From 7 - 8 January, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins will participate in an informal meeting of the EU General Affairs Council to be hosted in Prague by the Czech Republic's presidency of the EU. As part of the meeting, an official ceremony opening the Czech presidency is planned with the participation of Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso. The meeting will be chaired by Czech Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Alexandr Vondra.
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EU foreign ministers at extraordinary meeting will consider EU engagement in resolution of Middle East crisis [30 Dec 2008]
On 30 December in Paris, the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of France, Bernard Kouchner, will convene an extraordinary meeting of the EU foreign ministers, in order to examine the situation in the Middle East in the light of recent events.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: escalation of violence in Gaza strip threatens Middle East peace talks [28 Dec 2008]
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins expresses deep concern over the escalation of violence in the Gaza strip over recent days, which has caused great numbers of civilian casualties.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins expresses regret about non-extension of OSCE mandate in Georgia [23 Dec 2008]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia notes with regret that on 22 December the member countries of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) failed to reach an agreement regarding an extension of the OSCE mission in Georgia.
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A Study on the Situation of the Official Language in Latvia Presented in Riga Castle (President's Chancery) [22 Dec 2008]
Today President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers took part in the presentation of "Break–out of Latvian", the latest book published in English and issued by the Official Language Commission that works under the auspices of the President.
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Embassy of Latvia becomes NATO Contact Point Embassy in Georgia for 2009-2010 [18 Dec 2008]
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has approved its list of Contact Point Embassies (CPEs) in partner states and has entrusted Latvia with the duties of the NATO CPE in Georgia from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2010.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins conveys condolences to Russian Foreign Minister concerning a tragic coach crash [17 Dec 2008]
On 17 December, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins sent a letter of condolence to the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, regarding the tragic coach crash which occurred in Israel, causing deaths of some thirty tourists from Russia.
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Foreign Minister to meet with advisors to French Prime Minister and German Chancellor [17 Dec 2008]
On 18 December, as part of the annual meeting of the heads of Latvian representations abroad, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins will meet with Gilles Briatta, the Adviser and Secretary-General on EU issues to the French Prime Minister, and Christoph Heusgen, the Adviser on Foreign Affairs to German Chancellor.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Speaker of Lithuanian Seimas emphasise significance of cross-border and regional co-operation [17 Dec 2008]
On 17 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, Arunas Valinskas, who is on an official visit to Latvia.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins discusses strengthening of economic co-operation with Ambassador of Kazakhstan [16 Dec 2008]
On 16 December Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan, Tleukhan Kabdrakhmanov, who is on a farewell visit to Latvia.
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Foreign Ministry Secretary of State underlines importance of promoting trade with Malta [16 Dec 2008]
On 16 December, the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andris Teikmanis met with the Ambassador of Malta, Laurence Grech, who is on an accreditation visit in Latvia from 15 to 17 December.
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan on farewell call to Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins [15 Dec 2008]
On 16 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will receive the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan, Tleukhan Kabdrakhmanov, who is on a farewell visit.
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Foreign Minister acknowledges support from Baltic and Nordic states for Latvia's efforts to stabilise economy [12 Dec 2008]
On 11 December, a meeting between the prime ministers of the Baltic and Nordic states took place in Brussels with the aim of discussing issues on the agenda of the European Council. Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins represented Latvia in this meeting.
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Foreign Ministry representative departs on EULEX mission to Kosovo [12 Dec 2008]
On 14 December, Second Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Inga Sarsune, departs for the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). Ms Sarsune will fulfill the duties of the Situation Centre Operations Officer in EULEX Kosovo, and contribute to the work of the mission. Prior to her appointment, Ms Sarsune was Second Secretary of the International Operations and Crisis Management Division of the Foreign Ministry Security Policy Department.
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Latvia welcomes the inclusion of its national interests in EU climate and energy legislation [12 Dec 2008]
On 11-12 December, a meeting of the European Council was held in Brussels. On 11 December Latvia was represented at the council by Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins, but on 12 December the delegation of Latvia was led by Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to meet with new Swiss Ambassador to Latvia [12 Dec 2008]
On 15 December Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will meet with the new Swiss Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Latvia, Gabriela Nutzi Sulpizio, as part of her accreditation visit.
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary on introductory visit to Estonian Foreign Ministry [11 Dec 2008]
On 11 December Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andris Teikmanis will make an introductory visit to Tallinn.
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Japan to appoint a resident ambassador next year [11 Dec 2008]
On 11 December, political consultations will take place between the foreign ministries of Latvia and Japan, which on the Latvian side will be chaired by Under-Secretary of State Edgars Skuja and on the Japanese side - by Noriteru Fukushima, the Deputy Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau of the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins congratulates new Foreign Minister of Lithuania on assuming office [10 Dec 2008]
On December 10, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins in a telephone conversation congratulated the new Foreign Minister of Lithuania, Vygaudas Usackas, on assuming office. During their conversation, Minister Riekstins wished every success to his Lithuanian counterpart in undertaking the responsibilities of this position.
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State Secretary meets with first Honduran Ambassador to Latvia [10 Dec 2008]
On 10 December, Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andris Teikmanis met with the Ambassador of Honduras, Iliana Waleska Pastor Melghem, who is on her accreditation visit in Latvia from 8 to 11 December. This is the first accreditation of a Honduran non-resident ambassador to Latvia. Until now the only Central American states which had accredited their representatives to Latvia were Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
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