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Latvia helps with reconstruction of Chernihiv, Ukraine
Latvia helps with reconstruction of Chernihiv, Ukraine
On September 7 in Chernihiv, Ukraine the Ambassador of Latvia to Ukraine, Ilgvars Kļava, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Deputy Resident Representative the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine, Christophoros Politis, signed an agreement on the reconstruction of infrastructure facilities in the Chernihiv Oblast.
Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers meeting in Latvia
Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers meeting in Latvia
On September 6 and 7, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Baltic States and Nordic countries (NB8) will meet in Latvia. Latvia will be represented at the meeting by the outgoing Prime Minister, and acting Foreign Minister, Krišjānis Kariņš.
Latvia's ambassador to Ukraine comments on Prigozhin plane crash
Latvia's ambassador to Ukraine comments on Prigozhin plane crash
There is still a lot of speculation about the air crash in Russia, which could have killed the leader of the notorious mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin. In Ukraine's media and blogger environment, this is another example that Russian leader Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted. the Latvian ambassador to Ukraine, llgvars Kļava, said in an interview to Latvian Radio on August 24.
LTV looks at Russian 'spy gadgets' in Latvia
LTV looks at Russian 'spy gadgets' in Latvia
Russian diplomats have been expelled from many countries around the world but facilities through which Russian secret services may still obtain valuable information remain, Latvian Television reported on August 6.
Baltic states want to help distribute Ukraine's grain
Baltic states want to help distribute Ukraine's grain
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said July 25 that the Baltic states want to help send Ukraine's grain around the world and will call on the European Commission for help in making it happen.
Several Latvian ambassadors to change soon
Several Latvian ambassadors to change soon
A number of Latvian ambassadors will soon change, including the long-term ambassador to Russia Māris Riekstiņš, who will be Latvia's envoy to NATO, LSM reported Friday.
Parliamentary speakers warn against stalling Ukraine's NATO membership bid
Parliamentary speakers warn against stalling Ukraine's NATO membership bid
The speakers of the parliaments of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Ukraine have adopted a joint statement on Ukraine's future membership of NATO in which they ask for allance members attending the Vilnius NATO summit "to commit to Ukraine becoming a NATO member" with a clear path towards that goal.
Kols: List Wagner Group as a terrorist organization
Kols: List Wagner Group as a terrorist organization
Latvian member of parliament and chairman of the Saeima Foreign Affairs Committee Rihards Kols (National Alliance) made his voice heard at the meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Vancouver, Canada July 2, calling on member states to list the Wagner Group as a terrorist organization. 
Rinkēvičs champions 'Register of Damage' for Russian crimes
Rinkēvičs champions 'Register of Damage' for Russian crimes
On June 20, Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in his capacity of the Chair of the Council of Europe’s (CoE) Committee of Ministers, addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) over the priorities of the Latvian CoE Presidency and current political issues addressed by the CoE Committee of Ministers.
New Chinese ambassador arrives in Latvia
New Chinese ambassador arrives in Latvia
On June 14, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andris Pelšs welcomed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China Tang Songgen to the Republic of Latvia for an accreditation visit.
Latvia will have one more MEP next term
Latvia will have one more MEP next term
Latvia will have nine seats in the next European Parliament (EP) instead of eight, the EP Constitutional Affairs Committee decided on Monday, June 12. The vote on this decision is scheduled for Thursday at the plenary session in Strasbourg.
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.

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