On 7 March 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, will welcome to Riga the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra, to discuss latest developments in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other matters concerning security policy.
The two ministers will also go to the Embassy of Ukraine in Riga to place candles and lay flowers in tribute and support for Ukraine and condemning Russia’s invasion.
Members of the media will have the opportunity to attend the flower laying ceremony at the Ukrainian Embassy in Riga at 18.55 on 7 March.
Please apply for attendance not later than 15.00 on 7 March by contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at e-mail: media@mfa.gov.lv