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Latvia urges China not to help Russia pursue its war
Latvia urges China not to help Russia pursue its war
On May 24, online political consultations were held between Latvia and China, according to a release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The previous political consultations between Latvia and China took place as far back as 2021.
Estonian Foreign Minister pays Rīga visit
Estonian Foreign Minister pays Rīga visit
On May 24 2023, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Margus Tsakhna, who was in Rīga on a working visit. 
Latvian Foreign Minister reiterates support for Ukraine in Odesa
Latvian Foreign Minister reiterates support for Ukraine in Odesa
On April 28, during a visit to Odesa, Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, together with his counterparts from the Baltic and Nordic countries (NB8) met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba and reiterated their support at the opening event of the Odesa Reconstruction Forum.
Latvia summons Chinese diplomat over 'former Soviet' comments
Latvia summons Chinese diplomat over 'former Soviet' comments
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said April 24 it had summoned the senior Chinese diplomat in the country in response to statements made by the Ambassador of China to France, Lu Shaye, during a TV interview on April 21.
Latvia welcomes Finland's NATO accession
Latvia welcomes Finland's NATO accession
The Latvian Foreign Minister, Edgars Rinkēvičs, congratulated Finland on joining NATO on April 4, saying the historic milestone will contribute to the security of the Baltic Sea region and the Alliance in general.
Baltic and Nordic countries discuss regional security
Baltic and Nordic countries discuss regional security
On March 29, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Andris Pelšs, welcomed the State Secretaries (senior civil servants, not to be confused with U.S.-style Secretaries of State) from the Foreign Ministries of the Baltic States and Nordic countries (Nordic-Baltic Eight, NB8) to their annual meeting in Rīga organised this year by Latvia as the coordinator of cooperation in the NB8 format, according to a release from the ministry. 
35 more Russians declared personae non gratae in Latvia
35 more Russians declared personae non gratae in Latvia
The Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, has made a decision to include 35 more citizens of the Russian Federation who have supported Russia’s aggression in Ukraine on the already-lengthy list of personae non gratae as far as the Republic of Latvia is concerned.
Baltic states have 'serious questions' about democracy in Georgia
Baltic states have 'serious questions' about democracy in Georgia
The Foreign Ministers of Latvia, Estonia an Lithuania on March 8 issued a brief statement on events in Georgia, where mass demonstrations have taken place against what demonstrators say are repressive new laws, and police and demonstrators have clashed.
Latvia's Kols doesn't mince his words at OSCE meeting
Latvia's Kols doesn't mince his words at OSCE meeting
Rihards Kols (National Alliance), the chairman of the Latvian Saeima's Foreign Affairs Committee, turned in a memorable performance at the 22nd Winter Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly taking place on Thursday 23 February in the Congress Center Hofburg in Vienna, Austria.
Rinkēvičs: Pressure on Russia must be maintained
Rinkēvičs: Pressure on Russia must be maintained
Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, used a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels on February 20 to remind his colleagues of the need to maintain pressure of aggressor state Russia.
Three more Russians declared unwanted in Latvia
Three more Russians declared unwanted in Latvia
Foreign Affairs Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs (JV) has decided to include three more Russian citizens – Damir Sadreyev, Alexey Shvecov, and Vitaly Sokolov – in the list of personae non gratae for Latvia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on February 17.
VIDEO: Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Guinea-Bissau
VIDEO: Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Guinea-Bissau
On February 8 in Riga, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičswelcomed an official visit from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Suzi Carla Barbosa.
Latvia lays out its 'Nordic-Baltic 8' program
Latvia lays out its 'Nordic-Baltic 8' program
February 7 saw the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia hosting a meeting to launch the year when Latvia will be coordinating cooperation in the format of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8).
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