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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Slovenian Foreign Minister to sign intergovernmental Agreement on exchange and mutual protection of classified information [09 Feb 2010]
On 10 February, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will meet the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Slovenia, Samuel Zbogar who is on a visit in Riga.
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Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins offer condolences to their Swedish counterparts over death of Swedish soldiers in Afghanistan [08 Feb 2010]
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins, on behalf of the Government of Latvia, have sent letters of condolence to Prime Minister of Sweden, Fredrik Reinfeldt, and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt with regard to the tragic death of Swedish soldiers in Afghanistan.
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Foreign Minister Riekstins and State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Japan indicate at economic co-operation potential [08 Feb 2010]
On 7 February, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Koichi Takemasa.
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Maris Riekstins: We expect Ukraine, after presidential elections, to intensify relations with European Union [08 Feb 2010]
On 6 February Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko to discuss bilateral relations and economic contacts between the countries as well as Ukraine's NATO-related and eurointegration aspirations. The meeting took place during the 46th Munich Security Conference.
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"Commemorating the Victims of the Holocaust", Foreign Minister Māris Riekstiņš (article published on 27.01.2010. in Latvian daily newspaper "Diena") [07 Feb 2010]
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Foreign ministry Secretary of State meets with Honorary Consuls of foreign countries in Latvia [05 Feb 2010]
On 5 February, Foreign Ministry Secretary of State met with Honorary Consuls of foreign countries in Latvia.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to take part at Munich Security Conference [04 Feb 2010]
From 5 to 7 February, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will take part in the 46th Munich Security Conference. The annual security conference in Munich is one of the major events of this profile in Europe, and brings together heads of state from all over the world, influential politicians and international policy experts.
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Foreign Ministry to display a stand at BALTTOUR 2010 [04 Feb 2010]
From 5 to 7 February, for the third year in a row, the Foreign Ministry Consular Department will take part in the international travel trade fair BALTTOUR 2010. The visitors of the exhibition will receive information on what they need to know when travelling abroad: what to do in emergency; possibilities to be listed in the Consular Register; receiving assistance from an embassy of another EU state in case Latvia does not have its representation in the country of travel destination. Those interested will also be informed about current developments, about risks related to job seeking abroad, and will receive advice on avoiding those risks.
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Foreign Ministry invites students to apply for shadowing diplomats [04 Feb 2010]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites students to apply for participating in the Job Shadow Day on 17 February that will provide an excellent opportunity of having a close-up look at the diplomats' work and learning about the activities of Latvia's foreign service.
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Latvian entrepreneurs can take part in tenders announced within UN stabilisation mission in Haiti [04 Feb 2010]
Information for businesses regarding opportunities to co-operate with the United Nations Organisation and to render assistance in dealing with the aftermaths of the earthquake is published on the UN website (further information at http://business.un.org/en).
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Latvia responds to US request to receive a Guantanamo detainee [02 Feb 2010]
On 2 February 2010, the Cabinet of Ministers took a decision to resettle in Latvia one detainee from the Guantanamo detention camp.
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Agreement signed on defining intersection point for borders of Latvia, Belarus and Russia [01 Feb 2010]
On 28 January in Minsk, parties signed an Agreement of Government of the Republic of Latvia, Government of the Republic of Belarus and Government of the Russian Federation on defining the point of intersection of borders of the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation.
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Foreign Minister Riekstins emphasizes Afghanistan should soon take over responsibility for security in country [01 Feb 2010]
On 28 January at the London Conference on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins spoke about the decision by the Government of Latvia to support civilian engagement and further implementation of development co-operation measures in Afghanistan.
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Latvian and Estonian Ministries of Foreign Affairs announce contest for Latvian and Estonian literature translators [29 Jan 2010]
On 28th January, laying the foundations of a tradition to present an annual award of Latvian and Estonian Ministries of Foreign Affairs to Latvian and Estonian language translators, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Māris Riekstiņš and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Paet signed the Regulation on Translators' Award.
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Statement by H.E. Mr. Māris Riekstiņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia The Afghanistan Conference in London, 28 January 2010 [28 Jan 2010]
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Foreign Ministry Secretary of State, Andris Teikmanis attended meetings of General Affairs Council and External Relations Council [27 Jan 2010]
At the EU's General Affairs Council on 25 January in Brussels, Spain presented the priorities of its presidency: implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon, promoting the recovery of Europe from economic crisis and launching the EU 2020 strategy, strengthening the EU as a global player, and fostering the rights and freedoms of EU citizens.
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On De iure Day, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins highlights contribution by foreign service to formation of Latvia's statehood [27 Jan 2010]
On 26 January, marking the anniversary of the international recognition of Latvia, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins presented certificates of appreciation to 32 Foreign Ministry employees and to 22 representatives from other public and private sector institutions, including the Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia, the Honorary Consul of Latvia in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Director of the Academic Library, the Culture Assistant of the French Culture Centre, the President of the Employers' Confederation of Latvia, and the Mayor of Poltsamaa Municipality, Estonia.
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Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to introduce his vision on foreign policy of Latvia and common foreign policy for Europe [26 Jan 2010]
On 27 January, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will present his academic report entitled "Foreign policy of Latvia and a common foreign policy for Europe" at the opening of the 68th Research Conference of the University of Latvia.
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Foreign Ministry to mark de iure recognition of Latvia [25 Jan 2010]
With a series of events on 26-27 January, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will commemorate the day of the international recognition of the Republic of Latvia, thus accentuating diplomats' contribution and the importance of the de iure status for the establishment and development of statehood of Latvia.
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Foreign Ministry Secretary of State, Andris Teikmanis, to take part at General Affairs Council and External Relations Council [25 Jan 2010]
On 25 January, the Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry, Andris Teikmanis, will participate at the meetings of the General Affairs Council and External Relations Council in Brussels.
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