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Latvia's representative supports active EU involvement in Georgia's democratic reform processes and in conflict resolution [26 Jun 2008]
On 25 June, the Political Director of the Foreign Ministry, Peteris Ustubs, took part in the Warsaw meeting of the New Group of Georgia's Friends (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Sweden).

President Valdis Zatlers discusses the situation in Abkhazia with H.E. Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia (President's Chancery) [13 Jun 2008]
President Valdis Zatlers discussed the situation in Abkhazia with H.E. Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia, over the telephone today.

Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to take part in International Conference in Support of Afghanistan [11 Jun 2008]
On 12 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will take part in the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan, which is to be held in Paris, France. Minister Riekstins is to deliver an address and to provide information about Latvia's contribution to the rebuilding of Afghanistan.

Latvia establishes diplomatic relations with Kosovo [11 Jun 2008]
On 10 June, through the exchange of notes, Latvia has established diplomatic relations with Kosovo. The Government of Latvia recognised the independence of Kosovo on 20 February 2008, on the basis of the conclusions adopted by the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) and the Kosovo declaration of independence.

Maris Riekstins in conversation with Matthew J. Bryza stresses Latvia's determination to support democratic reform process in Georgia [10 Jun 2008]
On 10 June, a meeting took place between Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Matthew J. Bryza, U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. The officials reviewed the situation in the South Caucasus, especially the current events in Georgia.

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LATVIA IN NATO. A Dream Fulfilled!

On March 29 2004 during the ceremony in Washington, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia Indulis Emsis handed in Accession instruments of the North Atlantic Treaty to the U.S. Secretary of State Collin Powell. This marks the completion of legal formalities of Latvia��s accession process to NATO and Latvia��s full membership in the North Atlantic Alliance. More..