Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to take part in CBSS Ministerial Session in Denmark
On 3-4 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will participate in the 15th Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Elsinore, Denmark.
June
Foreign Minister Riekstins in discussion with Slovak Ambassador underlines significance of strengtehning co-operation between both countries
On 2 June, the Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Ambassador of Slovakia to Latvia, Dušan Krištofik as part of his accreditation visit.
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins offer condolences regarding Air France jet crash
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins, on behalf of the Government of Latvia, extend condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident of Air France aircraft Airbus A330-200.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins expresses Latvia's readiness to support EU membership of Iceland
On 3 June Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Össur Skarphéðinsson, to discuss Iceland's eventual accession to the European Union. The meeting was held at the initiative of the Icelandic side during the CBSS Ministerial Session in Elsinore, Denmark.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins: enhanced competitiveness and business environment in Baltic Sea Region - priority on CBSS agenda
On 3-4 June Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part in the 15th Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Elsinore, Denmark. As part of their discussions, the ministers reviewed the results achieved in the area of regional co-operation during the Danish presidency, granted new countries the status as observers to the Council, thus further enlarging the organisation, as well as set new priorities.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to go on working visit to Sweden
On 10-11 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will go on a working visit to Stockholm, in response to an invitation by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Carl Bildt. The visit is organized as part of the preparations for the Swedish Presidency of the EU. During the visit, foreign ministers of a number of EU states will discuss the priorities in the field of foreign affairs proposed by Sweden for its forthcoming Presidency; the priorities will be presented to his counterparts by the Swedish Foreign Minister.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to meet German Defence Minister
On 10 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Riekstins, will meet with the Federal Minister of Defence of Germany, Dr. Franz Josef Jung.
Visit by Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to Sweden cancelled
Today, on 10 June, the working visit by Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to Sweden was cancelled due to budget discussions in the Latvian Government.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and German Defence Minister highlight significance of new NATO Strategic Concept
On 10 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maris Riekstins, met with the Federal Minister of Defence of Germany, Dr. Franz Josef Jung.
Ambassador of Latvia to Romania signs agreement on protection of classified information
On 11 June in Bucharest, the Ambassador of Latvia to Romania, Alberts Sarkanis, and the Director General of the National Registry Office for Classified Information of the Government of Romania, Marius Petrescu, signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government of the Republic of Romania on Mutual Protection of Classified Information.
Ambassador of Latvia to Bosnia and Herzegovina submits letter of accreditation
On 11 June, Juris Poikans, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, presented his letter of accreditation to the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nebojsa Radmanovic.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to attend General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting
On 15 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will participate in the meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Luxembourg. At the General Affairs session, a discussion has been planned regarding the conclusions by the European Council of 18 and19 June.
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister express condolences to their Estonian counterparts on Estonian soldier's death in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins on behalf of the Government of Latvia have sent letters of condolences to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Estonia with regard to the tragic death of an Estonian soldier in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins gratified with Council's conclusions on European conscience and totalitarianism
On 15 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins attended the meeting of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) held in Luxembourg. At the GAERC meeting, the EU foreign ministers prepared for the European Council of 18-19 June as well as discussed topical issues of bilateral relations. The EU foreign ministers also approved the Council conclusions on European conscience and totalitarianism as well as a draft EU-U.S. joint statement on Guantanamo.
Children from Gaza Strip arrive on rehabilitation course in Latvia
On 16 June, 18 Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip will arrive in Latvia to undergo a two-week rehabilitation course at the Social Integration State Agency in Dubulti. The Project is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the financial and organisational support from the Honorary Consuls of Latvia in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, as well as the non-governmental organisation Lidere.
Foreign Minister to participate in European Council meeting
On 18-19 June, Foreign Minster Maris Riekstins, as part of the delegation of Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, will participate in the European Council meeting.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins expresses regret about non-extension of UN Observer Mission mandate in Georgia
"I note with regret that on Monday, 15 June, the member countries of the UN Security Council failed to reach an agreement on an extension of the mandate for the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), after the Russian Federation used its veto right," says Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins.
On 18-19 June, European Council convened in Brussels
On 18 and 19 June, the European Council meeting was held in Brussels. The delegation of Latvia under the leadership of Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis included also Foreign Minster Maris Riekstins.
Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins meets with children from Gaza strip during their rehabilitation course in Latvia
On 25 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins met with participants of the Latvian government project The rehabilitation programme for children traumatised during the Gaza Strip conflict. Also taking part in the discussion were the Head of the Palestine General Delegation in Finland, Nabil Alwazir, the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Jordan, Khaled Miqdadi, and the Head of the Centre of Arab Culture, Hosam Abu Meri.
Third meeting of Latvia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission to be held on 29 July in Riga
On 25 June, Co-chairmen of the Latvia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) – the Minister of Economy of Latvia, Artis Kampars, and the Minister of Transport of Russia, Igor Levitin, agreed on the organisation of the third IGC meeting on 29 July in Riga.
Maris Riekstins: European security dialogue should promote trust between countries
On 27 – 28 June, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins took part in a meeting of foreign ministers from the participating States of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on the island of Corfu, Greece. During the meeting, the ministers discussed topical issues of security policy, spanning the three OSCE dimensions - the politico-military, the economic and environmental, and the human dimension.
Foreign Ministry of Latvia expresses incomprehension over article by Alexander Chepurin, Director of Russian Foreign Ministry Department for Relations with Compatriots, on Russian Foreign Ministry website
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia expresses incomprehension over the reprehension against Latvia expressed by Alexander Chepurin, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Department for Relations with Compatriots Abroad in his article "Reference point: A Congress of Fellow Nationals" published on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
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