On 28 August 2023, the eighth informal seminar of Latvian and Estonian Ministries of Foreign Affairs was held at the Dikļi Palace, during which the senior officials of both ministries discussed current international policy issues.
During the seminar, a bilateral meeting took place between the State Secretary of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andris Pelšs, and the Secretary-General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jonathan Vseviov. The diplomats welcomed the close and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries and their good neighbourly relations. The State Secretary of the Latvian Foreign Ministry thanked his colleague for Estonia’s support to Latvia on its path towards the UN Security Council elections. The partners stressed the need to continue providing assistance to Ukraine in every possible way.
Representatives from the Foreign Ministries exchanged views on the Russian aggression in Ukraine and Russia’s accountability for the crime of aggression. As regards the state of affairs in security policy, the importance of transatlantic relations was emphasised. Officials from the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed their Estonian colleagues about the progress and main priorities of the Latvian Presidency at the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The participants also discussed topics high on the European Union’s agenda and issues concerning the regional energy market.
The informal seminar of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Estonia is taking place for the eighth time. The previous seminar was held on 18 May 2022 in Estonia.
