From 14 to 18 May, Latvia hosts the visit from Dr. Cephas Lumina, United Nations Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights.
On 15 May, Ambassador Lelde Līce-Līcīte submitted her credentials to Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, thus officially becoming Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with residence in Brussels. As from 25 October 2011, Lelde Līce-Līcīte is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Kingdom of Belgium.
On 15 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Michael Georg Link, who had arrived in Latvia for an introductory visit. The parties discussed Europe’s future and the current economic and financial topics.
On 15 May, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Minister of Defence of the People’s Republic of China Liang Guanglie. “Latvia very highly appreciates the political dialogue between our countries at various levels, the dynamics of reciprocal visits, as well as political and parliamentary contacts. Latvia has always regarded China as a major partner in economic dialogue and cooperation,” emphasised Minister Rinkēvičs during the conversation.
On 15 May, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the establishment of the Council for the Coordination of External Economic Policy. Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs is to be Chairman of the Council, and the Minister of Economy Daniels Pavļuts – Deputy Chairman.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs welcomes the 13 May announcement by Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai on launching the third tranche of security responsibility transfer in the country. “I am certain that a solid foundation has been laid for the transition process to be successful and to proceed in a close interaction between Afghan authorities and the international community.
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