The Lisbon Treaty enters into effect today
Today, on 1 December 2009, the Lisbon Treaty (Treaty) enters into effect.
December
Foreign Ministry Secretary of State Andris Teikmanis to visit the Middle East
The Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry Andris Teikmanis is on a visit to the Middle East.
Foreign Minister to take part at NATO Foreign Ministers meeting
On 3-4 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins takes part at the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels, where the main issues for discussion are the Alliance's operation in Afghanistan and NATO's new Strategic Concept.
Foreign Ministry Secretary of State Andris Teikmanis meets Foreign Minister of Palestinian National Authority
On 2 November in Ramallah, Mr Teikmanis had a meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Riad Al-Malki.
7th Ministerial Conference of World Trade Organisation concluded
From 30 November to 2 December, the 7th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was held in Geneva.
Sweden's Labour Court passes judgment in case of Laval un partneri
On 2 December, the Labour Court of Sweden pronounced its judgment in case Laval un partneri against the Swedish Building and Public Works Trade Union and the Swedish Electricians' Union.
Amendments to circulation of video surveillance cameras
The Strategic Goods Export Control Division of the Foreign Ministry informs that on 23 November 2009, amendments have entered into effect to Cabinet Regulations No. 645 of 25.09.2007. "Regulations on the List of National Strategic Goods and Services".
Foreign Ministries of Latvia and Jordan sign co-operation protocol
On 3 December in Amman, the Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry of Latvia, Andris Teikmanis met with the Foreign Minister of Jordan, Nasser Judeh, and the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry of Jordan, Muhammad Ali Siraj.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to take part in General Affairs and Foreign Relations Council meeting
On 7-8 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will take part in the European Union's General Affairs and Foreign Relations Council meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
Maris Riekstins: NATO confirms open door policy and readiness to reinforce military and civil engagement in Afghanistan
On 4 December, the agenda of NATO member country foreign ministers meeting included the open door policy of the Alliance and NATO's operation in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: Involvement by Georgia and Ukraine in NATO's international operations is excellent proof to their co-operation with Alliance
During the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels on 3 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part in the NATO-Georgia Commission meeting, where the Alliance foreign ministers and the Foreign Minister of Georgia, Grigol Vashadze discussed the progress of Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration and reforms.
Latvian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister express condolence to people of Russia on tragic fire in Perm
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins, on behalf of the Government of Latvia, have sent letters of condolence to Russia's Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs following the tragic fire on 4 December in Perm, Russia.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins, at EU foreign ministers meeting, urges not to delay decision on External Relations Service
On 7-8 December, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part in the European Union's General Affairs and Foreign Relations Council meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, the agenda of which included discussion on the EU enlargement process, the agenda points of the European Council, and other topics.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: Key to success with Eastern Partnership is tangible outcome of practical co-operation
On 8 December in Brussels, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part at the plenary session of foreign ministers from the Eastern Partnership countries and the European Union Member States, which was the first meeting at the level of foreign ministers within the Eastern Partnership frame.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins offers condolences to Foreign Minister of Estonia on death of soldier in Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins in a letter of condolence to his colleague the Foreign Minister of Estonia, Urmas Paet, has expressed his deepest sympathy and words of support to the family of Junior Sergeant Kristjan Jalakas who was killed in a tragic explosion on 15 December in Afghanistan.
Foreign Ministry hands a note to the Embassy of Russia in Riga regarding situation on the border
On 16 December, the advisor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Riga, Yevgeniy Tichonov was requested to arrive at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, where he was presented with a note regarding the situation on the Latvia-Russia border. The note called upon Russia to abolish immediately the intensified control of Latvian cargo carriers.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins in telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister invites to seek speedy solution to cargo carriers' situation on Latvia-Russia border
On 25 December a telephone conversation took place between Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov.
Latvia and Estonia agree on joint renting of premises for diplomatic representations in Arab Republic of Egypt
From 1 January 2010 onwards, the representations of Latvia and Estonia in the Arab Republic of Egypt will work in jointly rented facilities, thus optimising their administrative costs.
