Dear Mr Vērzemnieks, distinguished guests, and above all, participants in the clean-up of the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear accident! In two days, on 26 April, we will mark 40 years since the…
On Friday, 24 April 2026, President Edgars Rinkēvičs reviewed clemency requests of 15 convicted persons. None of the requests were granted. Further information regarding the clemency procedure is…
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, paid an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on 22…
President of Latvia commends Azerbaijan’s significant role in regional security and affirms interest in strengthening the strategic partnership At the invitation of the President of the Republic of…
On 20 April, at the invitation of President Edgars Rinkēvičs, a discussion was held at the Riga Castle on the role of the defence industry in strengthening overall national defence capabilities,…
On 20 April, at the Riga Castle, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Head of the Task Force on Red Tape Reduction, Jānis Endziņš. During the meeting, the parties discussed the task force’s…
On 17 April, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Stende Research Centre “Dižzemes” of the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics in Talsi Municipality to learn about its work in the…
On 17 April, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, where Rector Andris Vaivads familiarised him with the academic process and the university’s development…
On 17 April, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Engineering Research Institute “Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre” of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences to meet with its…
On 16 April, at the Riga Castle, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister for Climate and Energy Kaspars Melnis. During the meeting, the parties discussed the impact of the security situation…
