On 10 January 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, will be in Latvia on a working visit.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in a conversation with his Hungarian colleague will be discussing bilateral cooperation, security policy, relations with neighbouring countries and issues high on the European Union agenda. The Ministers will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.
During his visit, the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade will meet with the Minister of Economy, Ralfs Nemiro, and the Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, Jānis Sārts.
Events for the media
- 11.35 Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs welcomes the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, to the Foreign Ministry
Venue: The lobby. Photo & Video Opportunity.
- 12.45-13.05 Joint Press Conference of the Foreign Ministers (languages: Latvian/English). The press conference shall be preceded by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary
Venue: Press Conference Hall, 1st floor. Photo & Video Opportunity.
Special accreditation is required to attend the events at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Members of the media accredited with Latvian agencies and institutions are asked to register their participation not later than 17.00 on 9 January by contacting the Media Centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at e-mail: media@mfa.gov.lv
Media representatives are requested to plan their arrival not later than 30 minutes before each event.