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.

The Foreign Ministry stand will offer brochures on safe travel, and steps to be taken in emergency situations. Competent foreign service specialists of will advise visitors about the possibilities by Latvia's diplomatic missions to assist the residents of Latvia abroad. 

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