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23 May 2012

Foreign Ministry State Secretary Teikmanis to take part in annual Session of CoE Committee of Ministers

On 23 May, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andris Teikmanis will lead the Latvian delegation at the 122nd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. During the session, the participants are to approve a declaration on the future of the European Court of Human Rights, review the Council of Europe’s policy vis-á-vis its neighbouring regions and discuss the enhancement of human rights protection in Europe and other matters of importance.

15 May 2012

In Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs voices concern for Ukraine’s position in dialogue with the EU and calls for discussions on restrictions to human rights and political freedoms in Russia

On 14 May in Brussels, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs took part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. While the European Union’s foreign ministers discussing the EU-Ukraine relations, Minister Rinkēvičs expressed concern over the deterioration of political and human rights situation in Ukraine.

14 May 2012

Foreign Minister to take part in Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

On 14 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs will take part in the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. During the meeting, the ministers intend to continue their discussion on Afghanistan from the perspective of NATO Chicago Summit. Other topics on the agenda are the preparation for the EU-Mexico Summit, Ukraine, the Middle East Peace Process, and EU’s Southern neighbourhood.

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