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Latvijas Republikas Årlietu ministrijas gadagråmata 2002Yearbook of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia 2002

Latvijas Republikas Årlietu ministrijaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia

Brîvîbas bulvåris 36, Rîga, LV-1395, Latvijahttp://www.am.gov.lv

Fotogråfijas – LR Årlietu ministrijas arhîvs, LR diplomåtisko pårståvniecîbu arhîvi,A.F.I., I. Znotiñß, J.Krümiñß.

Drukåts AS “McÅbols”,Bi˚ernieku ielå 18, Rîgå, LV-1039.

UDK 327 (474.3) (058)La 806

π Latvijas Republikas Årlietu ministrija,teksts, 2003

π Måris Sîmansons,dizains, 2003

ISBN 9984-528-58-8

LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS ÅRLIETU MINISTRIJA gadagråmata

yearbookTHE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

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SatursContents

Årlietu ministre Sandra Kalniete. Ievadvårdi 1Minister of Foreign Affairs Sandra Kalniete. Foreword

Latvijas årpolitika 2002. gadå 3Latvia’s Foreign Policy in 2002

Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs Måris Riekstiñß 5State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Måris Riekstiñß

Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra vietnieks Andris esteris 7Under-Secretary of State Andris esteris

Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra vietnieks Ivars Pundurs 21Under-Secretary of State Ivars Pundurs

Hronolo©ija 2002 25Chronology of events 2002

Informatîvais pielikums 41Informative annex

Årlietu dienesta personåla saståvs 48The staff of Latvia’s foreign service

Latvijas Republikas Årlietu ministrijas budΩets 50Ministry of Foreign Affairs budget expenditures

Latvijas Republikas diplomåtiskås pårståvniecîbas 68Diplomatic missions of the Republic of Latvia

Latvijas Republikas goda konsuli 99Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Latvia

Starptautiskie divpuséjie lîgumi 101International bilateral agreements

Starptautiskie daudzpuséjie lîgumi 110International multilateral treaties

Årlietu ministrijas struktüra 120Organisational chart of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Saîsinåjumi un akronîmi 121Abbreviations and acronyms



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Íî ir îpaßa gada gråmata, jo tå ståsta par vésturisko 2002. gadu, kurå esamsañémußi uzaicinåjumu pievienoties NATO un ieståties Eiropas Savienîbå. Beidzotir izlabota véstures netaisnîba un Molotova-Ribentropa pakta éna vairs neklåjaspår müsu valsti un tautu. Divdesmitais gadsimts ar tå spéka politiku un lielvalstunetîrajiem darîjumiem nu ir aizgåjis vésturé un pirmoreiz Latvija ar optimismuvar skatîties nåkotné. Íajå darbå savu ieguldîjumu devis ikviens – valstsaugståkås amatpersonas un paßvaldîbas, Ωurnålisti, pilsétnieki un laucinieki,uzñéméji un måkslinieki. Tå ir müsu kopîga uzvara, ar kuru més esam iezîméjußisavu ce¬u uz vél nebijußu nåkotnes sadarbîbu jaunå 21. gadsimta sabiedrîbå.

Sarunu par ieståßanos Eiropas Savienîbå veiksmîgie rezultåti nebütu bijußiiespéjami bez cießas sadarbîbas un uzticîbas pilnåm attiecîbåm, kas paståvéjastarp Årlietu ministriju un citåm valsts pårvaldes iestådém, bez izvérsta dialogaar nevalstiskajåm organizåcijåm un profesionålajåm asociåcijåm. Sarunu gaitåbija prasmîgi jåsaskaño vispårîgås un atseviß˚ås intereses, lai péc tam vienåbalsî runåtu Briselé. Tas bija sareΩ©îts un reizém sîkumains process, kad lielopolitisko virsuzdevumu atkal apvienot Eiropu aizénoja sîksta kauléßanås parpiena kvotåm, pårejas periodiem un tießajiem maksåjumiem. Nu sarunas irpagåtné, un ar katru dienu, kas müs attålina no Kopenhågenas galotñusanåksmes, tajå pieñemtå lémuma vésturiskå dimensija atgüst savu patiesonozîmîbu. Tießi par to nåkotné rakstîs politologi un vésturnieki.

2002. gadå sasniegtais ir visu atjaunotås neatkarîbas perioda årlietuministru un diplomåtiskå dienesta ilgstoßa darba rezultåts, neatlaidîgi un parspîti pårejas perioda iekßpolitiskåm grütîbåm îstenojot péctecîgu valstsårpolitisko kursu. Ar Jåña Jurkåna roku ir parakstîti daudzie lîgumi ar årvalstîmpar diplomåtisko attiecîbu nodibinåßanu vai protokoli par to atjaunoßanu, kasLatviju de facto atkal iesaistîja starptautiskajå aprité. Tolaik tå vél bija trauslaneatkarîba, kuru izß˚irîgi nostiprinåja Georga Andrejeva panåktå Krievijaskaraspéka izveßana no Latvijas. Valda Birkava darbîbas laikå tika izdarîtaizß˚irîgå izvéle un pausta müsu griba ieståties Eiropas Savienîbå un pievienotiesNATO. Tolaik ßie mér˚i izklausîjås tik nesasniedzami, ka Indu¬a Bérziñavisgrütåkais uzdevums bija pårliecinåt kå müsu draugus, tå arî nåkamospartnerus, ka Latvija nedrîkst palikt kådå neskaidrå joslå uz divu vértîbusistémas saskares robeΩåm, ka müsu valstij pienåkas sava noteikta vieta jaunajåEiropas un pasaules ©eopolitiskajå izkårtojumå. Es vélos no sirds pateikties

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saviem priekßgåjéjiem, kuri ir padarîjußi ßo lielo darbu, lai més varétu 2003.gadu sagaidît ar jauna laikmeta priekßsajütu Latvijas vésturé. Es gribu pateiktiesvisiem maniem kolé©iem diplomåtiskajå dienestå, kuri bija ßî patiesi lielå uncießå komandas darba îstenie veicéji.

Ar nesléptu prieku un gandarîjumu atskatoties uz 2002. gada veikumu,mums jåapzinås, ka jaunais Eiropas Savienîbas un NATO dalîbvalsts statussmums izvirza arî jaunus uzdevumus. Dalîba abås spécîgajås organizåcijås nekadnav bijis paßmér˚is, bet gan lîdzeklis müsu nacionålo intereßu aizståvéßanai unîstenoßanai. Lîdz 2004. gadam, kad Latvija k¬üs abu starptautisko organizåcijupilntiesîga dalîbvalsts, ir jåizstrådå jauna årpolitiskå koncepcija, kurånacionålås intereses bütu definétas atbilstîgi kvalitatîvi jaunajai politiskajai,ekonomiskajai un droßîbas situåcijai, kurå turpmåk paståvés un attîstîsies müsuvalsts. Beidzot juzdamies droßi un aizsargåti savå valstiskajå neatkarîbå,beidzot reåli atzîti par lîdzvértîgiem partneriem Eiropas demokråtiju saimé, méstagad paßi veidojam gan savu, gan Eiropas kopîgo nåkotni.

Aizvadîtie divpadsmit gadi ir devußi Latvijai unikålu pieredzi, kas jådara, laipårvarétu totalitårismu un izkoptu sabiedrîbå tås kopîgås vértîbas, kas vienoEiropas Savienîbas un NATO valstis. Íodien més ar lepnumu varam teikt, kaLatvijå valda demokråtija un cieña pret cilvéka tiesîbåm, plaukst brîva iniciatîva,un ir izkopta apziña, ka visi konflikti risinåmi mierîgå ce¬å. Veiksmîgais Latvijasreformu process ir viena no müsu labåkajåm eksporta precém, ko esam gatavipiedåvåt valstîm, kas vélas îstenot lîdzîgas pårmaiñas. Par daΩådiem valstspårvaldes un eirointegråcijas jautåjumiem jau esam konsultéjußi Horvåtiju,Ma˚edoniju, Gruziju, Ukrainu, Moldovu, Kazahstånu, Kirgizstånu. Tas ir Latvijasdevums Eiropas un transatlantiskås telpas stabilitåtes paplaßinåßanai.

Pédéjos desmit gados Latvijas sabiedrîbå un arî politikå ir valdîjusivienpråtîga pårliecîba, ka Latvijas ce¬ß ir Eiropas ce¬ß. 2003. gada 20. septembrîikvienam Latvijas pilsonim ar savu “jå” vai “né” büs iespéja ßo izvéli apstiprinåttautas nobalsoßanå. Tas büs atbildîgs lémums, kas uz ilgiem gadiem izß˚irsmüsu valsts un tautas likteni. Es neßaubos, ka izvéle büs tikpat drosmîga untålredzîga kå 1990. gada pavasarî, kad ikviens no mums apzinåjås, ka, balsojotpar neatkarîbas atgüßanu, més balsojam par Latvijas atgrießanos Eiropå.

Sandra Kalnieteårlietu ministre



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This is a special yearbook, because it focuses on the historic year 2002, theyear when Latvia was invited to join NATO and the European Union. At long last,an historical injustice has been corrected and the shadow of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact no longer hangs over our country and our nation. Latvia looksto the future with optimism, all the more so because the twentieth century, alltoo frequently marked by wars, power politics and dirty deals between themighty, has passed into history.

Latvia’s achievements in 2002 should be considered as our common victory.Everyone – from senior government officials and local councilmen, journalists,townspeople and farmers, to entrepreneurs and artists - contributed to thiseffort. Thus, together we were able to trace the path leading to our, heretoforeunprecedented, participation in the decision-making processes of the new societyof the 21st century.

The successful results of accession negotiations with the European Union wouldnot have been possible without the close cooperation and trust between the Ministry ofForeign Affairs and other government institutions, without the extensive dialogue withNGOs and professional associations. In the course of discussions it was necessary toharmonise general and specific interests, so that we could speak with one voice inBrussels. It was a complicated and meticulous process, in which the noble goal ofreunifying Europe was at times obscured by hard bargaining over milk quotas,transition periods and direct payments. Now that the negotiations are a thing of thepast, we are once again able to see clearly and appreciate fully the historicalsignificance of the decision made at the Copenhagen Summit. In the years to come, thisis what the political scientists and historians will be writing about.

What was achieved in 2002 is the result of the sustained effort of all LatvianForeign Ministers and diplomats since the restoration of independence. Theymaintained a constant and consistent foreign policy direction, in spite of the internalpolitical changes associated with the transition period. The numerous accords withforeign countries on the establishment or reestablishment of diplomatic relations thatwere signed by Foreign Minister Jånis Jurkåns brought Latvia back to the internationalcommunity of states. Our fragile independence was decisively strengthened by ForeignMinister Georgs Andrejevs, especially through the accord on withdrawing Russiantroops from Latvia. During the tenure of Foreign Minister Valdis Birkavs the all-

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important decision was made to work toward membership of the European Union andNATO. At the time these goals seemed so unattainable that the most difficult task ofthe next foreign minister, Indulis Bérziñß, was to convince both our friends and futurepartners that Latvia could not remain in a nebulous zone between two systems ofvalue, that our country deserves a distinct place in the new European and globalgeopolitical framework. I would like to express heartfelt appreciation to mypredecessors for the enormous work they have done. At the same time, I wish to thankall my colleagues in the diplomatic service, who were the real heroes of thismagnificent teamwork. Thanks to all of them, we can anticipate the year 2003 withconfidence that a new era in Latvia's history is about to dawn.

At long last, seeing our independence secure and protected and our countryrecognised as an equal partner in the community of European democracies, we arecreating not only our own, but also a common European future. Nonetheless, whilelooking back at our accomplishments in 2002 with unabashed joy and satisfaction,we need to be aware that our new status as member of the European Union andNATO brings with it new responsibilities. Our participation in these two powerfulorganisations has never been an end in itself, but rather a means to defend andachieve our national interests. Prior to 2004, when Latvia will become a full-fledgedmember of both the EU and NATO, we must redraft our foreign policy so that it setsforth our interests in the new political, economic and security environment wherewe shall henceforth grow and develop.

The last twelve years have given Latvia a unique experience of what is needed toovercome totalitarianism and foster in society those common values that unite EU andNATO member states. Today we can say with pride that Latvia is a democracy wherehuman rights are respected, individual initiative flourishes, and people keenly aware thatall conflicts need to be resolved peacefully. Latvia's successful reform process is one of itsbest export commodities. We shall gladly share our experience with other states wishingto effect similar changes. On some issues related to integration in the European Union andpublic administration we have already provided consultations to Croatia, Macedonia,Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. In this way Latvia hascontributed to expanding the region of European and transatlantic stability.

Latvians have always been convinced of their Europeanness. On 20 September,2003 every citizen of Latvia, by voting "yes" or "no" in a referendum will have thechance to affirm his identity of choice. This decision carries with it a heavy burden ofresponsibility, as it will determine the fate of our country and our nation for manyyears to come. I do not doubt that our decision will be as courageous and far-sightedas that which we took in the spring of 1990, when each of us recognised that byvoting for the restoration of independence, we were voting for Latvia's return toEurope.

Sandra KalnieteMinister of Foreign Affairs



82002. gads ir vésturisks - més esam oficiåli uzaicinåti k¬üt par NATO dalîbvalsti

un noslégußi sarunas par ieståßanos ES. Tas nozîmé, ka Latvija aizvadîtajå gadå irpéc bütîbas sasniegusi savus nozîmîgåkos årpolitiskos mér˚us, kuri tika deklarétipéc neatkarîbas atgüßanas un uz kuriem müsu valsts ir neatlaidîgi tiekusies vairåkugadu garumå. Müsu årpolitiskie mér˚i ir sekméjußi Latvijas izaugsmi, apzinåtiveidojot müsdienîgu valsti. Uzaicinåjums ES un NATO ir apliecinåjums müsusasniegumiem un vienlaikus augsts novértéjums paveiktajam.

Latvijas attîstîbas gaita ir kardinåli izmainîta. Mums vairs nav aktuåli tådidraudi, kurus mums vésturé daudzkårt nåcies pårdzîvot un kuru sekas més vélgadu desmitiem ilgi esam bijußi spiesti izjust. Tagad Latvija iegüst droßîbu, unmés dalîsim atbildîbu par müsu valsts aizsardzîbu ar sabiedrotajiem. Aruzaicinåjumu ieståties NATO nebeidzas müsu ce¬ß uz valsts droßîbasnostiprinåßanu. Tas drîzåk ir såkums kvalitatîvi jaunai sadarbîbai ar müsusabiedrotajiem, jo müs saistîs savstarpéjas aizsardzîbas garantijas. Tagad arîmés pavirzåm uz priekßu to Eiropas miera, stabilitåtes un droßîbas areålu, kurujau pusgadsimtu pårståv NATO un ES dalîbvalstis.

Ieståjoties NATO més ne tikai sañemam garantijas, bet arî dodam tås citiemsabiedrotajiem. Sañemot droßîbu, Latvija vienlaikus uzñemas atbildîbu palîdzétcitåm Alianses dalîbvalstîm pret to izjustajiem draudiem. Latvija jau ir devusisavu ieguldîjumu Eiropas droßîbå, piedaloties NATO vadîtajås operåcijåsBalkånos. Mums arî turpmåk jåspéj piedåvåt kopîgajåm operåcijåm savusresursus, kaut vai nelielus.

Lîdzßinéjå pieredze ir parådîjusi, ka kopå ar igauñu un lietuvießu kaimiñiemspéjam paveikt vairåk, un militårå sadarbîba 2002. gadå îstenota vairåkos îpaßiveiksmîgos projektos. Dalîba NATO nemazina Baltijas sadarbîbas nozîmi – tåjåturpina.

Arî virzîbå uz ES îpaßi svarîga bijusi cießa un racionåla sadarbîba ar Baltijasvalstîm un Zieme¬valstîm. Sadarbîba un savstarpéjais atbalsts ir müsu re©ionasalîdzinoßå priekßrocîba Eiropå un pasaulé. Íîs sadarbîbas pamatå ir kopéjasintereses un mér˚i - droßîbas un labklåjîbas sekméßana, ekonomiskås attîstîbasveicinåßana, kå arî re©iona attîstîba.

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ES ieståßanås sarunu pabeigßana nenoliedzami ir bijusi müsu prioritåte2002. gadå. Mums ir izdevies panåkt Latvijai vislabvélîgåkås no iespéjamåmvienoßanås ar Eiropas Savienîbas dalîbvalstîm. Arî par tik svarîgajiem ungrütajiem lauksaimniecîbas un budΩeta jautåjumiem. Tåtad ir darîts viss, laiaizståvétu Latvijas intereses un radîtu priekßnoteikumus Eiropas Savienîbaspiedåvåto iespéju efektîvai izmantoßanai kå politiskajå, tå arî ekonomiskajåjomå. Tai paßå laikå mums ir bijis jådomå uz priekßu un nopietni jågatavojasdalîbai Eiropas Savienîbå, kas visticamåk såksies 2004. gadå, ñemot vérå laiku,kas nepiecießams ES dalîbvalstîm, lai ratificétu ieståßanås lîgumu ar Latviju.

Brîdis, kad Latvija k¬üs par Eiropas Savienîbas dalîbvalsti, ir daudz tuvåk,nekå tas varétu ß˚ist. Tåpéc jau ßobrîd ir jåbüt skaidrîbai par Latvijas vietuEiropas Savienîbå. Kådi ir müsu mér˚i, ieståjoties Eiropas Savienîbå, kådu tåsattîstîbu Latvija, kå Eiropas Savienîbas dalîbvalsts, veicinås. Tie ir jautåjumi, kas,veicot ikdienas uzdevumus, vienmér ir bijußi Årlietu ministrijas uzmanîbas centrå.

Nåkotnes dalîba ES un NATO bagåtinåjusi arî müsu attiecîbas arRietumeiropas un Centråleiropas valstîm. Iezîméjusies kvalitatîvi jauna tendenceLatvijas årpolitikå - palîdzîbas sniegßana citåm valstîm, kuråm Latvijas reformupieredze un zinåßanas var büt noderîgas viñu attîstîbå un eirointegråcijasproceså. Prioritåri re©ioni ir NVS valstis, îpaßi Ukraina, Gruzija, Moldova, kå arîBalkånu valstis.

Politiskå un ekonomiskå integråcija eiroatlantiskajå telpå iepriekßéjo gadulaikå ir radîjusi principiåli jaunus apståk¬us attiecîbåm ar müsu austrumu kaimiñuKrieviju un citåm valstîm uz austrumiem no Latvijas. Íajås valstîs 2002. gadå,îpaßi Krievijå, bija vérojama politiska tuvinåßanås rietumu demokråtiskajåmvalstîm, kas vairo priekßnoteikumus labåkai sadarbîbai ar Latviju. Katrå ziñå2002. gadå politikå pret Krieviju Latvija ir spérusi pragmatiskus so¬us. Sagaidåm,ka tas tiks atbilstoßi uztverts no Krievijas puses, un pragmatisms k¬üs par müsuvalstu attiecîbu noteicoßo tendenci.

Krievijas un citu NVS valstu politiskå virzîba, kå arî tirdznieciskiekonomiskås attiecîbas ar ES ekonomisko telpu un - plaßåk - Pasaulestirdzniecîbas organizåcijas dalîbvalstîm, atjauno ekonomiskås sadarbîbas uncitu intereßu potenciålu, kas bija ievérojami samazinåjies deviñdesmito gadulaikå. Strukturålås reformas Latvijå un NVS valstîs, lîgumtiesisko attiecîbusakårtoßana, atseviß˚u NVS valstu tiekßanås uz ES un dalîba PTO paver plaßåkasekonomiskås sadarbîbas iespéjas ar NVS valstîm.

Atskatoties uz patiesi nozîmîgajiem 2002. gada årpolitiskajiem sasniegumiem,ir svarîgi apzinåties tos svarîgos un nebüt ne vieglos uzdevumus, kuri mumsjåatrisina, lai dalîba ES un NATO k¬ütu par realitåti 2004. gadå. Mums jåbütgataviem uzsåkt kvalitatîvi jaunu attîstîbas posmu, kas nozîmé kvalitatîvi jaunudomåßanu – atbildîbu paßiem par sevi, gatavîbu izmantot sniegtås iespéjas, savuintereßu îstenoßanu. Lielåkie izaicinåjumi Latvijai kå Eiropas Savienîbas un NATOdalîbvalstij büs domåt un lemt plaßåkå kontekstå. Jo més esam k¬uvußi parlîdzvértîgiem partneriem, ar lîdzvértîgåm tiesîbåm un atbildîbu.

Måris RiekstiñßÅrlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs

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member state of NATO and we concluded negotiations on accession to the EU. Thismeans that Latvia has in effect achieved the most important of its foreign policyobjectives as formulated following the restoration of independence. These objectiveshave served as a stimulus for Latvia's development and have fostered the creation ofa modern state. The invitation to join the EU and NATO is confirmation of ourachievements and at the same time a high evaluation of the work we have done.

These invitations have also profoundly affected our future development. We areno longer prey to the same threats that plagued us so often in the past, theconsequences of which we have had to endure in the decades that followed. Latviahas acquired security, and now it can share the responsibility for its own defence withits allies. With the invitation to join NATO, our national security is becoming strongerthrough closer cooperation with our allies since we shall be bound together by mutualdefence guarantees. Thus, the zone of European peace, stability and security, asrepresented by NATO and the EU for a half a century, will be expanding.

When we join NATO, we will not only receive guarantees, but also give themto our allies. Thus, Latvia will be duty-bound to assist other countries in theAlliance against the threats they face. Latvia has already contributed toEuropean security through participation in NATO-led operations in the Balkans.In the future we must continue to offer our resources, however small, forcommon operations.

Our experience shows that we can achieve more when working in partnershipwith our Estonian and Lithuanian neighbours. The particularly successful jointmilitary projects in 2002 are evidence of this. We believe that Baltic cooperation willcontinue and that membership of NATO and the EU will not diminish its importancein the future.

The conclusion of accession negotiations with the EU was also majorachievement where cooperation and coordination among the Baltic and Nordicstates played an important role. Cooperation and mutual assistance is particularto our region and an advantage not only in the European but also the globalcontext. At the heart of this cooperation lie common interests and goals:

- advancement of security and prosperity; and - promotion of economic and regional development.



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During the course of negotiations with the EU, we managed to achieve veryfavourable terms for Latvia, even in such contentious areas as agriculture andbudget. Moreover, we feel that we have reached the best possible agreements withthe EU member states and that the prerequisites for effective utilisation of both thepolitical and economic opportunities afforded us by the EU have been achieved.

Looking ahead, we must make serious preparations for membership of theEuropean Union which in all likelihood will commence in 2004, since the EU memberstates still need time to ratify the Accession Treaty with Latvia. Therefore, we needto have a clear idea of Latvia's place in the European Union - what our aims areand what kind of further development of the organisation Latvia wishes topromote. These are questions which have always been at the centre of attentionfor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its everyday tasks and activities.

Our future membership of the EU and NATO has also enhanced our relationswith the states of Western and Central Europe. A new and qualitatively differentcomponent of Latvia's foreign policy is emerging: the offering of assistance toother countries. More specifically, Latvia is willing to share its knowledge andexperience of reform with other countries so as to facilitate their developmentand efforts to better integrate into Europe. Latvia's priority regions fordevelopment cooperation are the states of the CIS, especially Ukraine, Georgia,Moldova, and the Balkans.

Over the past few years, political and economic rapprochement of the Euro-Atlantic area has created a new environment and new conditions for relationswith our eastern neighbour Russia and other countries to the east of Latvia. Thecontinuing course toward integration into Western democratic structures bythese countries, especially Russia, should provide a good foundation for bettercooperation with Latvia. In any event, in its relations with Russia, Latvia tooksome pragmatic steps in 2002. Therefore, we would anticipate that Russia willtake due note of this and that pragmatism will become a dominant trend ofLatvian-Russian relations in the future.

The political orientation of the Russian Federation and other states of theCIS, as well as their economic and trade relations with countries of the EuropeanUnion and the World Trade Organisation have revitalised the potential ofcooperation in various realms, including economy that had significantly declinedin the 1990s. Structural reforms in Latvia and the CIS, the putting in place of alegal framework for inter-state relations, and the orientation of certain CIS statestowards the EU and membership of the WTO open up a broad range ofopportunities for economic cooperation with the CIS.

While recalling the truly significant foreign policy achievements of 2002, wemust also look forward and acknowledge that important and not-at-all easy tasksstill remain to be accomplished in order that Latvia’s membership of the EU andNATO becomes a reality in 2004.

Consequently, we must embark on a qualitatively different level of development,which, in turn, requires a qualitatively different kind of thinking. Assuming fullresponsibility for ourselves, we will need to utilise to the best advantage theopportunities offered us and work to realise our interests. At the same time, we shallhave to broaden our scope and depth of vision. Thus, the greatest challenge facingLatvia as a member of the European Union and NATO, however, will be to think andmake decisions in a NATO and an EU context, because having become equal partnerswith equal rights we shall also be accepting equal responsibilities.

Måris RiekstiñßState Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs



12Aizvadîtajå gadå såkås pavisam jauns posms Latvijas vésturé. Vairåk nekå

divus gadus ilgußås sarunas par ieståßanos Eiropas Savienîbå tika noslégtas DånijasES prezidentüras laikå Kopenhågenas ES Padomé 2002. gada 13. decembrî. Latvijakopå ar vél deviñåm valstîm tika uzaicinåta pievienoties Eiropas Savienîbai. Tießi ßisdatums – 13. decembris un turklåt piektdiena – izvértås par paßu veiksmîgåko dienuLatvijas Eiropas Savienîbas integråcijas vésturé, neskatoties uz seno tautas ticéjumupar piektdienas un trîspadsmitå datuma nelabvélîgo ietekmi uz notikumu gaitu.

Ieståßanås sarunu noslégums un uzaicinåjums pievienoties EiropasSavienîbas dalîbvalstu saimei mums nozîmé ¬oti daudz. Pirmkårt, tå ir atzinîbapar labi padarîtu darbu, par spéju panåkt kompromisus vairåkos sareΩ©îtossarunu jautåjumos. Otrkårt un galvenokårt, tas ir gandarîjums par to,ka véstures k¬üdas beidzot ir labotas un uzvaréjis taisnîgums.

Kopenhågenas lémumu vésturisko nozîmîbu aptvert tülît péc sañemtåuzaicinåjuma pievienoties Eiropas Savienîbai, 13. decembrî neilgi pirms pusnakts,bija diezgan grüti. Galvå vél joprojåm bija domas par daΩådiem tehniskiemsarunu jautåjumiem, par ko pédéjå méneßa laikå tika vestas ¬oti intensîvassarunas, un lîdz ar to vispirms bija gandarîjums par to, ka visi jautåjumi nu reizir atrisinåti. Tikai nåkamajå rîtå, dzirdot Dånijas premjerministra Andersa FogaRasmusena teikto: “Més esam aizvérußi vienu no asiñainåkajåm un tumßåkajamlappusém Eiropas vésturé. Íodien més esam atß˚îrußi jaunu lappusi. Eiropa izpleßspårnus. Lai dzîvotu brîvîbå, labklåjîbå un mierå,” – skaidri sapratåm, cikvésturiski svarîgs ir ieståßanås sarunu noslégums.

Ja salîdzinåm - neviena valsts Centråleiropå nav tik daudz cietusi vésturé kåLatvija, Lietuva un Igaunija. Pusgadsimtu pilnîbå noß˚irtas no Eiropas brîvajåmvalstîm, més beidzot sagaidîjåm to dienu, kad mums tiek dota iespéja atgrieztiesßo valstu saimé. 2002. gada 13. decembris ir viena no lielåkajåm dienåmLatvijas valsts paståvéßanå.

Latvijai ieståßanås sarunås noteikti esam panåkußi vienu no labåkajåm“starta pozîcijåm”, kas dos mums iespéju strauji attîstîties, izmantojot EiropasSavienîbas palîdzîbu. Pieméram, ja ñemam visus Eiropas Savienîbas pieß˚irtoslîdzek¬us un ré˚inåm, cik sanåk uz vienu iedzîvotåju, Latvijai ir divreiz labåkirådîtåji nekå vidéji 10 jaunajås dalîbvalstîs. Kå més ßo ieståßanås sarunåspanåkto iespéju izmantosim, ir atkarîgs tikai un vienîgi no mums paßiem.

Ieståßanås sarunu noslégums un uzaicinåjumspievienoties Eiropas Savienîbas dalîbvalstu saimeimums nozîmé ¬oti daudz. Pirmkårt, tå ir atzinîba par labipadarîtu darbu, par spéju panåkt kompromisus vairåkossareΩ©îtos sarunu jautåjumos. Otrkårt un galvenokårt,tas ir gandarîjums par to, ka véstures k¬üdas beidzot irlabotas un uzvaréjis taisnîgums…

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Centrålais jautåjums sarunu nosléguma posmå, protams, bijalauksaimniecîba. Lauksaimniecîba ir ¬oti nozîmîgs sektors ne tikai Latvijå, bet arîpåréjås Eiropas valstîs. Lauksaimniecîba ir simbols. Latvijå més gribam, lailauksaimniecîba pildîtu to paßu lomu, ko no tås sagaida eiropießi. Mums irkultürvésturiska ainava, kur lauksaimniecîbai ir noteikta vieta, un més arîturpmåk gribam redzét tajå viensétas vai nelielas saimniecîbas. Tådé¬ liels irgandarîjums par ieståßanås sarunås panåktajiem rezultåtiem, kas ir pietiekamiizdevîgi Latvijas lauku un lauksaimniecîbas attîstîbai Eiropas Savienîbå.Zemniekam, kurß nodarbojas ar raΩoßanu, beidzot tiks pienåcîgi samaksåts pardarbu un viñam büs stabili ienåkumi. Nåkotne büs prognozéjama, jolauksaimniecîbas preçu tirgus Eiropas Savienîbå ir stabils, noiets ir garantéts uncenas tiek uzturétas vienmérîgi augstå lîmenî. Svarîgi ir arî tas, ka ieståjotiesEiropas Savienîbå, iegüs ne tikai zemnieks, kurß nodarbojas ar raΩoßanu, bet visilauku iedzîvotåji. Pirmkårt, ja zemniekam ies labåk un viñß güs stabilusienåkumus, tas atstås labvélîgu iespaidu uz vispåréjo ekonomisko situåcijulaukos. Otrkårt, Eiropas Savienîbas lîdzek¬i büs izmantojami arî lauku vides,ainavas uzturéßanai un nodarbinåtîbas daΩådoßanai.

Vértéjot ieståßanås sarunas kopumå, Latvija ir panåkusi daudz pozitîvurisinåjumu arî citos jautåjumos. Kå paßu svarîgåko gribétu minét Latvijaipieejamo atbalstu no Eiropas Savienîbas strukturålajiem fondiem un kohézijasfonda. Jåatzîst, ka Latvija ßobrîd ir vairåk nekå trîs reiΩu nabagåka par EiropasSavienîbas dalîbvalstîm. Arî paßas Latvijas teritorijå attîstîba ir ¬oti daΩåda. Tåkå valstij un paßvaldîbåm pietrükst lîdzek¬u ce¬u remontam un büvei,üdenssaimniecîbu atjaunoßanai, bezdarbnieku apmåcîbai, un ßîs arîdzan nav tåsjomas, kur ieplüstu årvalstu investîcijas, Eiropas Savienîbas palîdzîbainfrastruktüras atjaunoßanai büs neatsverama.

2003. gadå Latvijas iedzîvotåjiem büs jåizß˚iras par Latvijas dalîbu EiropasSavienîbå. Tådé¬ valdîbu turpmåkos méneßos sagaida liels darbs, lai informétuiedzîvotåjus par ieguvumiem, kas saistås ar valsts dalîbu Eiropas Savienîbå, kå arîpar grütîbåm, ar ko neizbégami nåksies saskarties, it îpaßi pirmajos dalîbas gados.

Latvijå atbalsts dalîbai Eiropas Savienîbå ir diezgan svårstîgs, uniedzîvotåjiem bieΩi vien ir kritiskåks vértéjums par Eiropas Savienîbu nekåpåréjås Eiropas Savienîbas kandidåtvalstîs. Tam, protams, ir izskaidrojums.Latvijas iedzîvotåjiem nav pårliecîbas, ka Latvijas kå mazas valsts balsij büskaut kåds svars tad, kad Eiropas Savienîbå tiks pieñemti lémumi. Lielås nåcijasjütas ßajå ziñå daudz labåk, jo ir pårliecinåtas, ka spés îstenot savas intereses.Latvießiem ir arî ¬oti rügta vésturiskå pieredze, kas daΩreiz liek raudzîties unEiropas Savienîbu ar aizdomåm un neticîbu.

Protams, Eiropas Savienîbå nepaståv dalîjums mazajås un lielajåsdalîbvalstîs. “Sadales lînija” Eiropas Savienîbå, kå to pierådîjusi vésture, atrodasne jau starp mazajåm – lielajåm valstîm, turîgajåm – mazåk turîgåkåm valstîm,vecajåm – jaunajåm dalîbvalstîm. Tå tiek “novilkta”, balstoties uz valstukopîgajåm interesém. Uzskatåms piemérs ir Luksemburga – no tås ir nåkußi diviEiropas Komisijas prezidenti. Viens no viñiem - Ûaks Santérs - ir atzinis, ka nekadnav redzéjis alternatîvu årpus Eiropas Savienîbas tik mazai valstij kåLuksemburgai, un politikå tai nekad nav bijusi tik liela ietekme kå tagad.

Tåtad spéjas aizståvét Latvijas intereses un efektîvi izmantot EiropasSavienîbas piedåvåtås iespéjas kå politiskajå, tå arî ekonomiskajå jomåatkarîgas tikai un vienîgi no mums paßiem jeb no müsu cilvéku profesionalitåtes,spéjas strådåt vienoti un koordinéti. Lielåkie “izaicinåjumi” Latvijai kå EiropasSavienîbas dalîbvalstij büs, pirmkårt, domåt plaßåkå kontekstå nekå Latvija unBaltijas valstis, uzñemties atbildîbu lemt par Eiropas Savienîbas politikåm.Otrkårt, mums iespéjami îså laikå jåsasniedz vidéjais Eiropas Savienîbas



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dalîbvalstu attîstîbas lîmenis, izmantojot visas Eiropas Savienîbas sniegtåsiespéjas ßî mér˚a sasniegßanai. Treßkårt, Latvijai jau ßodien jåapzina prioritåriesektori, kur spésim konkurét Eiropas Savienîbas tirgü.

Eiropas Savienîbas paplaßinåßanås pavérs Latvijai daudz jaunu iespéju: mésk¬üsim atpazîstamåki un stabilåki partneri, mums büs lielåkas iespéjas piesaistîtårvalstu investîcijas. Pateicoties Latvijas izdevîgajam ©eogråfiskajam novietojumam,müsu prioritårais sektors varétu büt transports, pieméram, energoneséju jomå.Latvijas interesés noteikti büs tîras apkårtéjås vides nodroßinåßana, it îpaßi tåpéc,ka atrodamies Baltijas jüras krastå, kur üdens piesårñojuma problémas vienmérbüs aktuålas. Tåpat viena no galvenajåm Latvijas intereßu jomåm noteikti büsiekßlietas un tieslietas. Turpmåk Latvijas austrumu robeΩa büs Eiropas Savienîbasåréjå robeΩa, un efektîva robeΩkontrole büs nopietns uzdevums, kur atbildîba bütujåuzñemas visåm Eiropas Savienîbas dalîbvalstîm. Íîs un citas intereses Latvijavisefektîvåk varés îstenot, esot Eiropas Savienîbas saståvå.

Íî gada svarîgåkie notikumi Eiropas Savienîbas paplaßinåßanås vésturénenoliedzami büs ieståßanås lîguma parakstîßana 2003. gada 16. aprîlî Aténåsun Eiropas Savienîbas Konventa darbîbas noslégums. Tießi pédéjam notikumamLatvija pievérß lielu vérîbu, jo Konventå esoßo un nåkamo dalîbvalstu pårståvjisprieΩ par to, kåda büs paplaßinåtå Eiropas Savienîba un ko darît, lai tåfunkcionétu pietiekami efektîvi.

Eiropas Savienîba ir veidojusies kå kultüru un tradîciju daΩådîbas vienîba.Latvija arî nåkotné redz Eiropas Savienîbu kå stipru nacionålo valstu savienîbu,kurå saglabåtas visas tås kultüru daΩådîbas. Paplaßinåßanås palielinås EiropasSavienîbas nozîmi starptautiskajå politikå. Tas ir svarîgi, jo Eiropas Savienîbaivajadzétu lîdzsvarot savu politisko un ekonomisko nozîmi pasaulé.

Andris esterisÅrlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra vietnieks,Latvijas ieståßanås ES sarunu delegåcijas vadîtåjs



15In 2002 we turned the first page of a new chapter in Latvia's history. The

more than two-year-long negotiations on Latvia's accession to the EuropeanUnion were concluded during Denmark’s Presidency of the EU at the CopenhagenEU Council on December 13 and Latvia, together with nine other countries, wasinvited to join the EU. Contrary to the well-known superstition about Friday thethirteenth being a day of bad luck, Friday, December 13, 2002 became not onlythe most fortunate day in the process of Latvia’s integration into the EU, but alsoone of the most significant dates in the history of Latvia.

The conclusion of accession negotiations and the invitation to become partof the EU family mean a lot to us, especially because the historical wrongs havebeen corrected and justice has triumphed. At the same time, these events arerecognition of a job well done and of our ability to resolve complex issues throughthe art of compromise. Somewhat paradoxically, perhaps, our immediate reactionon the 13th of December was simply one of relief that the numerous issues had atlong last been settled after the very intensive negotiations of the preceding monthwhen so much of the focus was on such crucial details as quotas, conditions, costsand transitions periods. It was only the morning after, upon hearing the DanishPrime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen say: "we have closed one of the bloodiestand darkest chapters in European history. Today we have opened a new chapter.Europe is spreading its wings. In freedom. In prosperity. And in peace", thateverything fell into its proper place and the historical significance of the conclusionof the accession negotiations sank in. We realized that after a half a century ofisolation and foreign oppression, Latvia, along with Estonia and Lithuania, hadreturned to Europe - to the Europe of our allegiance and to the family of free anddemocratic nations sharing the values that we also cherish and uphold.

In the accession negotiations we achieved some of the very best termsamong the candidate countries. If we take all of the resources allocated to Latviaby the EU and divide them up per capita, then we find that the EU has been verygenerous: in some areas Latvia is to receive twice the per capita average of whatthe ten candidate countries have been assigned. Thus, Latvia will have theopportunity to develop rapidly. Now it is up to us to take full advantage of thebeneficial terms that were secured in the accession negotiations.

The central issue of the final phase of negotiations was, of course, agriculture,which for Latvia, just as for the rest of Europe, is rich in significance and denotes

Under-Secretary of State Andris esteris

The conclusion of accession negotiationsand the invitation to become part of the EU family mean a

lot to us, especially because the historical wrongs havebeen corrected and justice has triumphed.

At the same time, these events are recognition ofa job well done and of our ability to resolve complex

issues through the art of compromise…



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much more than a sector of the economy. We have a landscape seeped in historyand tradition, a landscape that has been defined by individual farmsteads and wewish to preserve and maintain it. Thus, in Latvia we want agriculture to play thesame role that other Europeans expect it to fill in their countries. With Latvia a bonafide member of the EU, a farmer will at last receive a fair return for his labour andproduce and he will have a stable income. The future will be predictable, as the EUmarket for agricultural products is stable, sales are guaranteed and prices aremaintained at an even, high level. Also important is that upon entering the EuropeanUnion, it will be not only the farmer-producer who will benefit, but all ruralinhabitants. And if the farmer prospers, this will also have a positive effect on thecountry’s economy. Secondly, EU resources will be available not only for themaintenance of the rural environment and landscape, but also for employmentdiversification.

Latvia will also benefit from the European Union’s Structural Funds andCohesion Fund. This is particularly important since the per capita income inLatvia is about one-third of the per capita income in the EU member states andeconomic development across the territory of Latvia is uneven. There is ashortage of funds for road repairs and construction, water purification, and theretraining of the unemployed. Since these are not the areas into which foreigninvestment would flow, European Union aid for infrastructure renewal will beinvaluable.

In 2003, the people of Latvia will have to decide on Latvia's membership ofthe European Union. The government will, therefore, face the challenge ofinforming the people not only about the benefits associated with EU membership,but also the difficulties that may be encountered, especially during the first yearsof membership.

Over the years support for EU membership in Latvia has fluctuated, withoverwhelming approval registered in the 1990s. More recently the people ofLatvia have tended to be more critical of the European Union than the people ofother EU candidate countries. One explanation for this is that Latvians are notfully convinced that the voice of a small nation will be heeded when decisions aretaken within the EU. Big nations feel more confident in this respect, as they aresure that their voices will be heard. Bitter experience over several centuries iswhat makes the Latvians look sometimes at the EU with suspicion and distrust.

Nonetheless, history shows that the dividing line in the European Union is notfound between small and large states, affluent or less affluent states, older ormore recent member states: that line is drawn according to common interestsand policies. A clear example is Luxembourg, from which have come twopresidents of the European Commission. One of them, Jacques Santer, has statedthat he has never seen an alternative outside of the European Union for a smallstate such as Luxembourg, and that Luxembourg has never enjoyed greaterinfluence on politics as it does now.

So the ability to defend Latvia's interests and benefit fully from thepossibilities offered by the European Union in both the political and economicarenas depends solely on us, on the professionalism of our people, on our abilityto work together in a coordinated manner. The immediate challenge for Latviaas a EU member state will be to think and make decisions in a European, ratherthan a Latvian or Baltic, context and assume responsibility for EU policy. Asecond challenge will be to achieve as quickly as possible the level ofdevelopment of the average EU member state, and to use effectively all theassistance of the EU to achieve this goal. A third challenge, also requiringimmediate attention, will be to define Latvia’s priority sectors where we shallcompete in the EU marketplace.



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EU enlargement will present Latvia with many new opportunities: we willbecome better known both as a people and as a country and we will have greateropportunities to attract foreign investment. Our geographic location is a clearadvantage in the EU market place and it is therefore natural to focus on thetransportation of goods and services, as, for example, the transport of energyresources. Because Latvia is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, aconcomitant concern will undoubtedly be a clean environment, given Latvia’straditional commitment to nature and the growing alarm of the Baltic Sea statesand Europe over polluted water and coastlines. In the future, Latvia's easternborder will be the external border of the EU, and effective border control will bean important task for which all EU member states should take responsibility.Since this is related to justice and home affairs, Latvia will be perfecting therelevant institutions and procedures to cope successfully with its new status.

In 2003 the most important events in terms of EU enlargement will be thesigning of the accession agreement on April 16 in Athens, and the conclusion ofthe work of the European Convention. Latvia is, therefore, devoting greatattention and trying to contribute effectively to the discussion of what anenlarged European Union will look like, and what needs to be done so that itfulfills its functions well.

History shows that the European Union has developed as a community ofdiverse cultures and traditions. Latvia sees the European Union as remaining astrong union of national states in all their cultural diversity. Enlargement will,without a doubt, increase the importance of the EU in international politics. Thisis important, as the EU should carry both economic and political weight in theworld and the political and economic elements should be in balance.

Andris esterisUnder-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsChief Negotiator of the Delegation for EU Accession Negotiations



182002. gads ir iezîméjies kå izß˚iroßu panåkumu gads un nopietna robeΩß˚irtne

Latvijas valstiskås neatkarîbas un droßîbas garantéßanå. VésturiskaisZieme¬atlantijas alianses lémums par Latvijas uzaicinåßanu pievienoties NATOnetika pieñemts vienîgi müsu vitålo droßîbas intereßu vårdå. Latvijas, tåpat kåpåréjo kandidåtvalstu pilnîga integråcija NATO ilgtermiñå nostiprinås stabilitåti undroßîbu viså Eiropå. Taçu gribu uzsvért, ka Prågå sañemtais uzaicinåjums irapjomîga, mér˚tiecîga un profesionåli veikta darba un saspringtu reformu pü¬urezultåts, kas aizsåcies jau Latvijas neatkarîbas atgüßanas pirmajos gados.

Uzaicinåjums nozîmé Latvijas valstiskå brieduma atzîßanu no müsu Rietumusabiedroto puses un Latvijas pilnvértîgu vietu transatlantiskajå valstu kopîbå.NATO lémums kardinåli maina Latvijas straté©isko situåciju. Kopß ßîs dienasLatviju ar Zieme¬atlantijas Alianses dalîbvalstîm saista sabiedroto attiecîbas, unLatvija vairs neatrodas droßîbas pelékajå zonå. Tå ir garantija neatgriezeniskaidemokråtijas, tiesiskas valsts un tirgus ekonomikas attîstîbai Latvijå, kas irsvarîgi priekßnoteikumi potenciålu årvalstu saimnieciskås sadarbîbas partnerupiesaisté. Pieaugot Latvijas atpazîstamîbai, nostiprinåsies arî investîcijåmlabvélîga åréjå vide. Polijas, Ungårijas un Çehijas piemérs liecina, ka müsucerîbas uz årvalstu investîciju pieaugumu ir pamatotas.

Latvijas årlietu dienests, izstrådåjot un îstenojot valsts årpolitiku unplånojot savu darbu, vienmér ir apzinåjies, ka müsu straté©iskå mér˚a - pilnasdalîbas NATO - îstenoßana ir komplekss process, kurß aptver reformu gaitu visåvalstî, starptautiskås situåcijas attîstîbu un NATO paplaßinåßanas diskusijasietekméßanu Latvijai labvélîgå virzienå. 2001. gadå Alianses iekßéjås diskusijasietvaros bija jåpanåk, lai Prågas galotñu sanåksmé vispår tiktu lemts par NATOpaplaßinåßanos un lai visas trîs Baltijas valstis tiktu uzskatîtas par reålåmpretendentém uz uzaicinåjumu. 2002. gadå Latvijai bija jåpieråda tås patiesågatavîba k¬üt par lîdzvértîgu sabiedroto, spéja îstenot un aizståvét kopîgåsvértîbas un sava praktiskå atbilstîba augstajiem NATO standartiem. Årlietuministrijai sadarbîbå ar Saeimu, Valsts prezidenta institüciju, Aizsardzîbasministriju un citåm atbildîgajåm institücijåm ir izdevies organizét un koordinétdarbu, mobilizét resursus un spékus, lai veiksmîgi izturétu ßo “eksåmenu” gaduun izpildîtu maksimålo uzdevumu par uzaicinåjuma sañemßanu NATO galotñusanåksmes laikå Prågå. 2002. gadå Latvijas politika bija tikpat skaidra,konsekventa un transparenta kå lîdz ßim. Jaunå Saeima un valdîba pécvéléßanåm ir apstiprinåjusi iekßpolitisko reformu un årpolitikas péctecîbu.

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NATO lémums kardinåli maina Latvijas straté©iskosituåciju. Kopß ßîs dienas Latviju ar Zieme¬atlantijasAlianses dalîbvalstîm saista sabiedroto attiecîbas,un Latvija vairs neatrodas droßîbas pelékajå zonå.Tå ir garantija neatgriezeniskai demokråtijas,tiesiskas valsts un tirgus ekonomikasattîstîbai Latvijå…



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Latvija jau ceturto gadu intensîvi strådåja saskañå ar ikgadéjo Rîcîbas plånudalîbai NATO. Íis dokuments atspogu¬o progresu un sasniegumus, kå arî plånotosuzdevumus paßås svarîgåkajås ar dalîbu NATO saistîtajås jomås, tådås kåpolitiskie un ekonomiskie, aizsardzîbas un militårie jautåjumi, resursu jautåjumi,informåcijas droßîbas jautåjumi un ar dalîbu NATO saistîtie juridiskie jautåjumi.

Svarîgs Årlietu ministrijas darba virziens 2002. gadå bija arî informåcijaspolitikas izstråde un îstenoßana gan Latvijå, gan årvalstîs, kå arî sadarbîba arpolitiski aktîvajåm nevalstiskajåm organizåcijåm, kuråm ir liela nozîme gansabiedrîbas informéßanå, gan pilsoniskås sabiedrîbas apziñas veidoßanå.

Politiski militårå dialoga ietvaros Latvijas attiecîbas ar NATO un tåsdalîbvalstîm ASV un Eiropå intensificéjås pateicoties regulåriem augstuamatpersonu kontaktiem. Èpaßi aktivizéjås ekspertu un speciålistu sadarbîba unkonsultåcijas. Jåuzsver îpaßo attiecîbu ar ASV nozîme, kuras mér˚tiecîgi tikaattîstîtas Baltijas un ASV Partnerattiecîbu hartas ietvaros. Sadarbîba hartas garånozîmé ne tikai sadarbîbas attîstîßanu ar ASV, bet arî cießåku partnerattiecîbuveicinåßanu Baltijas valstu starpå. Baltijas valstu sadarbîba informåcijas apmaiñå,politikas saskañoßanå un – it îpaßi - militårajå jomå lîdz ßim ir bijis viens nosvarîgåkajiem faktoriem, kas ¬åvis mums güt panåkumus integråcijå NATO.

Latvija ir izteikusi pilnîgu atbalstu ASV cîñai pret terorismu. Bez politiskåatbalsta Latvija ir turpinåjusi savu aktîvo iesaisti, kå arî paudusi gatavîbu veiktpraktiskus pasåkumus starptautiskå terorisma apkaroßanå.

Latvija, atbalstot NATO atvérto durvju politiku, arî 2002. gadå turpinåjaaktîvi veicinåt sadarbîbu Vi¬ñas grupas ietvaros, jo NATO kandidåtvalstugatavoßanås dalîbai Aliansé ir konstruktîvs un stabilizéjoßs process. Íîssadarbîbas kulminåciju iezîméja NATO kandidåtvalstu valdîbu vadîtåjusanåksme “Rîga 2002: tilts uz Prågu” 2002. gada 5. – 6. jülijå, kas bija pédéjåNATO dalîbvalstu un kadidåtvalstu lîderu tikßanås pirms Prågas galotñusanåksmes. Rîgas sanåksmes dalîbnieki kopîgi pauda solidaritåti NATOpaplaßinåßanås jautåjumå, apskatîja katras valsts individuåli paveikto,diskutéja par kandidåtvalstu devumu eiroatlantiskajai droßîbai un par tådassabiedrîbas veidoßanu, kas ir balstîta uz vienotåm vértîbåm.

Latvija turpinåja piedalîties miera operåcijås Balkånos, tådéjådi pierådotsavu spéju pildît uzticama partnera un sabiedrotå pienåkumus un sniedzotieguldîjumu eiroatlantiskajå droßîbå.

Latvija lîdz ar uzaicinåjuma sañemßanu ir spérusi izß˚iroßu soli viena nosavu svarîgåko årpolitisko mér˚u îstenoßanå. Taçu lîdz pilntiesîgas dalîbvalstsstatusa iegüßanai vél daudz jåveic gan iekßéjo reformu jomå un kopéjå valstsattîstîbå, gan saistîbå ar pievienoßanås NATO procedüru. 2002. gada decembrîLatvija pirmå no jaunuzaicinåtajåm valstîm uzsåka ieståßanås sarunas unsekmîgi pabeidza pirmås divas sarunu kårtas.

Latvijas Årlietu ministrija skaidri apzinås savus turpmåkos uzdevumus unmobilizé visus spékus un resursus, lai Latvija nåkamajå NATO galotñu sanåksmétiktu uzñemta NATO, vairotu savu politisko autoritåti un ietekmi, un sadarbîbåar sabiedrotajiem spétu îstenot savas nacionålås intereses, kå arî lemt savulikteni un ietekmét lémumus, kuri ir izß˚iroßi ne tikai paßu, bet Eiropas un visastransatlantiskås telpas droßîbai un nåkotnei.

Ivars PundursÅrlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra vietnieks



20The year 2002 has been a watershed year in Latvia's quest for guarantees of

its security and independence. The invitation extended to Latvia to join NATO wasthe result of concerted and dedicated work that began immediately afterindependence was regained. Thus, the invitation represents recognition by ourWestern allies of Latvia's maturity as state and of Latvia's right to take its place inthe community of transatlantic states as one among equals. At the same time, thehistoric decision taken at the Prague summit to further enlarge NATO and inviteLatvia to join the Alliance were not adopted solely for the sake of our vital securityinterests. The complete integration of Latvia and the other candidate countries intoNATO will in the long term strengthen stability and security in the whole of Europe.

NATO's decision changes fundamentally Latvia's security status. Since theinvitation was extended, Latvia’s relationship to NATO member states is that of an allyand it can no longer be relegated to the grey zone of security. This, in turn, guaranteesthe irreversibility of the path of development Latvia has chosen for itself: a path whoseguideposts are democracy, rule of law and market economy. The development ofdemocracy, rule of law and market economy is also a precondition for attractingforeign partners in trade, business and investment and will enhance Latvia’sreputation and foster an investment-friendly environment. Foreign investors willrecognize that Latvia is also a country where capital can be safely invested. Theexperience of Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic bears this out.

Latvia's foreign service has always been aware that achieving our strategic goal offull membership in NATO is a complex process influenced by developments both athome and abroad and requiring the best efforts of institutions and individuals. Thus,this process has been linked with wide-ranging reforms throughout the country, soberanalysis of international developments, and persuasive presentation of the case forLatvia’s membership in an enlarged NATO. If in 2001 considerable focus of effort wason the getting a NATO enlargement decision to be included in the agenda of the PragueSummit and the recognition of the Baltic States as candidates worthy of being invited tojoin the Alliance, then in 2002 it was accentuated that Latvia had to demonstrate itsreadiness and ability to become an ally and a reliable partner, able to implement anddefend common values and comply with NATO's exacting standards. Together with ourparliament – the Saeima, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Defence and otherinstitutions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was able to organize and coordinate theactivities and mobilize the resources and capabilities to ensure that Latvia passed allthe “examinations” successfully and received an invitation at the NATO Prague Summit.

Under -Secretary of S tate I va rs Pundurs

NATO's decision changes fundamentally Latvia's securitystatus. Since the invitation was extended, Latvia’srelationship to NATO member states is that of an ally and itcan no longer be relegated to the grey zone of security.This, in turn, guarantees the irreversibility of the path ofdevelopment Latvia has chosen for itself:a path whose guideposts are democracy, rule of lawand market economy…



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In 2002 Latvia's policies remained just as clear, consistent and transparentas ever. Although parliamentary elections were held in October and brought intothe Saeima many new members representing new political parties, the newparliament and government reaffirmed the course of internal reforms and thecontinuity of foreign policy.

Throughout the year, Latvia continued to actively implement its NATO’sMembership Action Plan, which provides an assessment of Latvia’s progress,achievements and tasks as yet unaccomplished. Special attention was paid to thedevelopment of a public information policy in Latvia and abroad. This hasinvolved cooperation with politically active non-governmental organisations,which play a significant information dissemination role in society and assist inthe development of a civic consciousness.

Latvia's dialogue with member states of the Alliance on military and politicalissues also intensified in 2002, particularly owing to regular contacts between high-ranking officials and frequent consultations between specialists. In this context, thespecial relations that Latvia enjoys with the United States have been of paramountimportance. Since January 1998, these relations have been guided by the Charter ofPartnership among the United States of America and the Republic of Estonia,Republic of Latvia, and Republic of Lithuania. The Charter stresses the importanceof cooperation not only with the United States, but also encourages closercooperation among the Baltic States. One of the most important factors enablingLatvia to make such progress toward NATO membership has been precisely thecooperation with Estonia and Lithuania. This has involved not only informationexchanges and political consultations, but also interaction at a military level.

Wishing to support NATO's Open Door Policy and convinced that preparationsby NATO candidate countries for membership of the Alliance foster security andstability, Latvia continued to promote cooperation among the "Vilnius 10”countries. Therefore, in July Latvia hosted a summit of NATO aspirant countries –"Riga 2002: The Bridge to Prague." The meeting brought together leaders of NATOmember and candidate countries for the last time before the Prague Summit.Participants at the Riga Summit endorsed NATO enlargement, reviewed theaccomplishments of each candidate country and discussed ways of contributing toEuro-Atlantic security and building a community of shared values.

Determined to contribute to Euro-Atlantic security and demonstrate itscapacity to fulfil the responsibilities of a trusted partner and ally, Latvia isactively participating in the peacekeeping operations in the Balkans. By the sametoken, Latvia has expressed its full support for the US-led fight against terrorismand is prepared to do its share for the common good.

These and many other activities have proved to be successful, and thelonged-for result has been achieved. Nevertheless, for Latvia to become a full-fledged member of NATO, further work is needed in internal reforms and overallnational development, as well as in implementation of NATO procedures.

In December 2002 Latvia, as the first among newly invited nations, beganaccession talks with NATO and successfully completed the first two rounds.

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is well aware of its tasks for the year aheadand will mobilise all resources in order that Latvia be granted NATO membershipat the next NATO Summit. Once this has been achieved, Latvia will enjoy greaterpolitical authority and be able to influence decisions vital not only to its own futuresecurity, but also to that of Europe and the entire transatlantic area.

Ivars PundursUnder-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs



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1. Jånis Lüsis2. Mårtiñß Virsis3. Elita Kuzma4. Iveta Íulca5. Aija Odiña6. Sandra Kalniete,

Årlietu ministre/Minister of Foreign Affairs

7. Maira Mora 8. Måris Riekstiñß

ÅM valsts sekretårs/MFA State Secretary

9. Georgs Andrejevs10. Aivars Baumanis11. Rolands Lappu˚e12. Igors Apokins13. Einars Semanis14. Alberts Sarkanis15. Juris Audariñß16. Normans Penke17. Imants Lie©is18. Aivars Vovers19. Andris Piebalgs20. Uldis Vîtoliñß21. Andris Vilcåns

22. Artis Bértulis23. Egons Neimanis24. Jånis Lovniks25. Andris Teikmanis

ÅM valsts sekretåra vietnieks/MFA Under-Secretary of State

26. Edgars Skuja27. Atis Sjanîts28. Péteris Vaivars


29. Normunds Popens30. Jånis Kårkliñß31. Aivars Groza32. Mårtiñß Låcis33. Gints Jegermanis34. Kårlis Eihenbaums35. Jånis Dripe36. Ivars Pundurs


37. Mårtiñß PertsÅM Valsts protokola vadîtåjs/MFA Head of State Protocol

38. Aivis Ronis39. Valdis Krastiñß40. Péteris Kårlis Elferts

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7. – 11. janvårisNATO ekspertu vizîte Latvijå NATO ©enerålsekretåra vietnieka politiskajos jautåjumosGintera Altenburga vadîbå.

9. – 11. janvåris Baltijas jüras valstu padomes (BJVP) komisåres demokråtiskås attîstîbas jautåjumosHelles Dainas darba vizîte Latvijå.

14. janvåris Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Moldovas Republikå un Rumånijå ar rezidenci Kijevå (Ukraina) AndrimVilcånam.

14. janvåris Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Igaunijas Republikå Edgaram Skujam.

15. janvårisBaltijas valstu prezidentu – Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas, Valda Adamkus un Arnolda Rîtela –tikßanås Rîgå.

16. janvåris Igaunijas Republikas prezidenta Arnolda Rîtela darba vizîte Latvijå.

18. janvåris Latvijas véstnieks Moldovas Republikå Andris Vilcåns iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuliMoldovas prezidentam Vladimiram Voroñinam.

18. – 20. janvåris ASV senatoru padomnieku grupas vizîte Latvijå.

20. – 23. janvårisLatvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß piedalîjås 659. Wilton Park konferencé “NATOpaplaßinåßanås un Eiropas droßîba” Londonå. I. Bérziñß tikås ar Apvienotås KaralistesEiropas lietu ministru Pîteru Heinu1.

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21. – 22. janvårisEiropas Parlamenta deputåtes Elizabetes Íroteres vizîte Latvijå.

25. janvåris Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Arménijas Republikå Aivaram Voveram.

26. janvårisLatvijas Republikas starptautiskås (de iure) atzîßanas 81. gadadiena.

29. janvåris Ikgadéjås ASV un Baltijas valstu ekspertu konsultåcijas bruñojuma kontroles jautåjumos Rîgå.

29. janvåris – 11. februårisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte ASV. Valsts prezidentepiedalîjås Pasaules ekonomikas forumå ûjorkå un tikås ar Izraélas Valsts premjerministrapirmo vietnieku, årlietu ministru Íimonu Peresu2.

30. janvåris ASV Valsts departamenta Baltijas un Zieme¬valstu biroja pårståvja, Zieme¬eiropasiniciatîvas (NEI) koordinatora Maikla Freizera vizîte Latvijå.

30. janvårisLatvijas Transatlantiskå organizåcija (LATO), Lietuvas Atlantiskå lîguma asociåcija (LATA)un Igaunijas Atlantiskå lîguma asociåcija (EATA) cießåkas sadarbîbas veicinåßanai Baltijasintegråcijå NATO nodibinåja Baltijas Atlantiskå lîguma asociåciju3.

30. – 31. janvåris Latvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña oficiålå vizîte Íveices Konfederåcijå4.

31. janvårisLatvijas véstnieks Eiropas Padomé (EP) Georgs Andrejevs iesniedza EP ©enerålsekretåramValteram Ívimmeram 1961. gada 18. oktobra Eiropas Sociålås hartas ratifikåcijas instrumentuun deklaråciju. Latvijas Republikå konvencija ståjås spékå 2002. gada 2. martå5.

31. janvåris Latvijas véstnieks Krievijas Federåcijå Normans Penke iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuliKrievijas prezidentam Vladimiram Putinam.

31. janvåris Pirmås Latvijas un Albånijas Årlietu ministriju konsultåcijas Rîgå.

Februåris1. februåris

ANO galvenajå mîtné ûjorkå tika parakstîti ûjorkas 2000. gada 25. maija ANO Bérnatiesîbu konvenciju papildprotokoli par bérna iesaistîßanu bruñotos konfliktos un partirdzniecîbu ar bérniem, bérna prostitüciju un bérna pornogråfiju(**).

1. – 3. februårisLatvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß un Latvijas aizsardzîbas ministrs Ìirts ValdisKristovskis piedalîjås Minhenes ikgadéjå droßîbas politikas konferencé, VFR6.

4. februåris Latvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß Latvijas Universitåtes zinåtniskås konferencesplenårsédé nolasîja ikgadéjo referåtu par årpolitiku.


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5. februåris Latvijas Republikas pirmå årlietu ministra Zigfrîda Annas Meierovica 115. dzimßanasdienas atcere.

5. – 7. februåris Ukrainas årlietu ministra Anatolija Zlenko oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

11. februåris Sestås Baltijas valstu un Våcijas årlietu ministru politiskås konsultåcijas Rîgå (*).

11. – 13. februårisLatvijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs Måris Riekstiñß piedalîjås Eiropas Savienîbas unIslama konferences organizåcijas rîkotajå forumå "Civilizåcija un harmonija – politiskådimensija” Stambulå, Turcijå.

13. – 15. februårisBaltijas valstu Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju militåri politiskås konsultåcijas ar NATODienvideiropas valstu pårståvjiem Grie˚ijå, Itålijå un Spånijå.

14. februåris Latvijas véstnieks Igaunijas Republikå Edgars Skuja iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuliIgaunijas prezidentam Arnoldam Rîtelam.

17. – 18. februårisÇehijas Republikas vicepremjerministra un årlietu ministra Jana Kavana oficiålå vizîteLatvijå.

17. – 19. februårisKrievijas Federålå RobeΩapsardzîbas dienesta direktora Konstantîna Tocka darba vizîteLatvijå.

19. februåris Latvijas un Eiropas Savienîbas Asociåcijas padomes piektå sanåksme Briselé.

19. februåris Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniecei Horvåtijas Republikå ar rezidenci Prågå (Çehija) Ivetai Íulcai.

19. februåris Latvijas un Izraélas starpvaldîbu komitejas séde Rîgå.

21. – 22. februårisNATO ©enerålsekretåra lorda DΩordΩa Robertsona darba vizîte Rîgå.

21. – 22. februårisSlovénijas Republikas årlietu ministra Dimitrija Rupela oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

21. – 22. februårisStarptautiska konference “Latvijas, Igaunijas un Krievijas pårrobeΩu sadarbîba” Krivskå(Pleskavas abgabals), Krievijas Federåcijå.

22. februåris Latvijas véstnieks Arménijas Republikå Aivars Vovers iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuliArménijas prezidentam Robertam Koçarjanam.

25. – 26. februårisASV véstnieka NATO Nikolasa Bérnsa vadîtås ASV delegåcijas vizîte Latvijå.



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26. februårisApvienotås Karalistes aizsardzîbas ministra DΩefrija Hüna vizîte Latvijå.

27. – 28. februårisDånijas Karalistes premjerministra Andersa Foga Rasmusena darba vizîte Latvijå.

28. februårisLatvijas un Turcijas Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju militåri politiskås konsultåcijas Ankarå.

28. februårisLatvijas Ministru prezidenta Andra Bérziña un Lietuvas premjerministra A¬©irda Brazauskatikßanås Palangå, Lietuvå.

28. februåris Pirmå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

Marts 1. marts

Baltijas valstu valdîbu vadîtåju tikßanås Baltijas Ministru padomes (BMP) ietvaros Palangåun Nidå, Lietuvå (*).

1. – 2. martsBaltijas valstu un Dånijas Årlietu ministriju valsts sekretåru politiskås konsultåcijas Rîgå.

3. – 7. marts Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña darba vizîte Kuveitas Valstî.

4. marts Spånijas Karalistes premjerministra Hosé Marijas Asnara darba vizîte Latvijå.

4. – 5. martsEDSO Augstå komisåra nacionålo minoritåßu jautåjumos Rolfa Ekeusa vizîte Rîgå.

5. – 6. marts Latvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß piedalîjås BJVP 11. årlietu ministru sesijåSvetlogorskå (Ka¬iñingradas apgabals), Krievijas Federåcijå.

6. martsLatvijas véstnieks Eiropas Padomé (EP) Georgs Andrejevs iesniedza EP ©enerålsekretåramValteram Ívimmeram 1964. gada 22. jülija Konvencijas par Eiropas farmakopejas izveidipievienoßanås instrumentu. Latvijas Republikå konvencija ståjås spékå 2002. gada 7. jünijå(**).

6. marts Latvijas Republikå ståjås spékå Vispasaules intelektuålå îpaßuma organizåcijas (WIPO)1996. gada 20. decembra lîgums par autortiesîbåm(**).

7. – 9. marts Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas, Eiropas Ìeoekonomikas institüta un Roberta Íümana fondarîkotå konference “Latvija un Francija: sabiedrotie un partneri Eiropå” Rîgå.

8. marts NATO kandidåtvalstu (V10) årlietu ministru sanåksme Skopjé, Ma˚edonijå.

11. marts Francijas Sadarbîbas un frankofonijas lietu valsts ministra Íarla Ûosléna darba vizîte Rîgå.Tika parakstîts Latvijas un Francijas valdîbu sadarbîbas lîgums par françu valodasapmåcîbas programmu Latvijas ierédñiem 2002.–2004. gadiem.




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11. – 12. marts Latvijas Republikas valdîbas un Årvalstu investoru padomes Latvijå 5. tikßanås.

11. – 12. marts Latvijas un Nîderlandes Årlietu ministriju politiskås konsultåcijas Hågå.

12. – 14. marts Latvijas un Ukrainas starpvaldîbu komisijas tirdznieciski ekonomiskajos jautåjumos piektåsanåksme Rîgå.

12. – 14. martsLatvijas Ministru prezidenta Andra Bérziña darba vizîte Apvienotajå Karalisté. Baltijasvalstu premjerministru tikßanås ar Apvienotås Karalistes premjerministru Toniju Bléru.

13. – 15. marts Francijas parlamenta delegåcijas locek¬a NATO Parlamentårajå asamblejå senatora ÛakaÍomona vizîte Rîgå.

14. martsMaskavå tika parakstîts Latvijas Republikas un Krievijas Federåcijas Kultüras ministrijusadarbîbas lîgums.

15. marts Latvijas véstniece Horvåtijas Republikå Iveta Íulca iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuliHorvåtijas prezidentam Stjepanam Mesiçam.

15. martsES Padomes sanåksme Barselonå, Spånijå. Pirmo reizi sanåksmé kopå ar ES dalîbvalstîmpiedalîjås arî ES kandidåtvalstis (LR Ekonomikas ministrs Aigars Kalvîtis, Ministruprezidents Andris Bérziñß un Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs Måris Riekstiñß attélå).

18. marts Latvijas un NATO sanåksme par Latvijas 2002. gada Rîcîbas plånu dalîbaiNATO Briselé. Izstådes “Sabiedrotie. Latvija ce¬å uz NATO” atklåßana NATOgalvenajå mîtné.

18. – 22. marts Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs Måris Riekstiñß piedalîjås ANOkonferencé par attîstîbas finanséßanu Monterejå, Meksikå.


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19. marts Latvijas un Zviedrijas Årlietu ministriju droßîbas politikas konsultåcijas Stokholmå.

19. – 20. martsEDSO Demokråtisko institüciju un cilvéktiesîbu biroja direktora Ûeråra Studmana darbavizîte Latvijå.

20. martsStarptautiskå konference “EDSO un Latvija – sadarbîba pagåtné un nåkotné” Rîgå.

20. – 22. marts Eiropas Komisijas Re©ionålås politikas ©eneråldirektoråta vadîtåja Gija Krauzera darbavizîte Latvijå.

21. martsLatvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß piedalîjås ANO Cilvéktiesîbu komisijas 58. sesijåÛenévå.

21. marts Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte Somijå.

21. – 22. martsOtrå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

22. martsBaltijas valstu prezidentu un Polijas Republikas prezidenta Aleksandra Kvaßñevska tikßanås Vi¬ñå.

22. martsLatvijas Ministru prezidenta Andra Bérziña vizîtes laikå Spånijå tika atklåtas LatvijasRepublikas goda konsulåta Barselonå jaunås telpas.

25. – 26. martsNATO kandidåtvalstu (V10) valdîbu vadîtåju sanåksme “Bukareste 2002: jauno sabiedrotopavasaris” Bukaresté, Rumånijå7 (*).

25. marts Zviedrijas Karalistes årlietu ministres Annas Lindas darba vizîte Latvijå.

27.– 29. marts Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas valsts vizîte Grie˚ijå. Latvijas Årlietuministrijas valsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña un Grie˚ijas Årlietu ministrijas alternatîvå årlietuministra Anastasio Janitsis politiskås konsultåcijas (*).

28. marts – 2. aprîlisVåcijas Bundeståga viceprezidentes Antjes Folmeres vizîte Latvijå.

Aprîlis3. – 6. aprîlis

Starptautiskais forums “Baltic IT&T 2002: eBaltics” Rîgå8.

4. – 5. aprîlis Horvåtijas Republikas årlietu ministra Tonino Piculas oficiålå vizîte Latvijå (*).

8. – 9. aprîlisLatvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga apmekléja Karalienes Måtes béruceremoniju Vestminsteras abatijå Londonå.



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8. – 12. aprîlis Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas delegåcijas vizîte Pleskavå, Sanktpéterburgå un Maskavå.

9. – 11. aprîlisASV delegåcijas Èana BΩezinska vadîbå vizîte Latvijå. ASV un Latvijas divpuséjås militåråsdarba grupas séde ASV un Baltijas Partnerattiecîbu hartas ietvaros.

11. aprîlis Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas un Zviedrijas Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju militåri politiskåskonsultåcijas Rîgå.

11. – 13. aprîlis Otrås Latvijas un TR Årlietu ministriju politiskås konsultåcijas Rîgå.

15. aprîlis Latvijas véstnieks Eiropas Padomé (EP) Georgs Andrejevs iesniedza EP©enerålsekretåram Valteram Ívimmeram Eiropas konvencijas par nolémumu atzîßanu unizpildi par bérnu aizbildnîbu un bérnu aizbildnîbas atjaunoßanu ratifikåcijas instrumentu,deklaråciju un atrunu. Latvijas Republikå konvencija ståjås spékå 2002. gada 1.augustå(**).

15. – 16. aprîlisTurcijas Republikas prezidenta Ahmeta NedΩdeta Sezera valsts vizîte Latvijå.

15. – 16. aprîlis Treßå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

16. aprîlis Zviedrijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra Svena Erika Sédera vizîte Latvijå. Tikaprezentéta Zviedrijas un Latvijas sadarbîbas straté©ija 2002. – 2004. gadiem.

16. – 18. aprîlis Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas valsts vizîte Slovénijå (*).

17. aprîlisBaltijas valstu véstniecîbu Våcijå organizétå Baltijas ekonomikas konference Hanoveré.

18. – 21. aprîlisRîgas dienas Porto, Portugålé.

21. – 24. aprîlis Latvijas Republikas Saeimas priekßsédétåja Jåña Straumes oficiålå vizîte Spånijå.Madrides pilsétas muzejå tika atklåta Latvijas müsdienu glezniecîbas izståde.

22. aprîlisLatvijas un ES ieståßanås sarunu sanåksme Briselé sarunu vadîtåju lîmenî. Provizoriski tikaslégta sarunu sada¬a “Telekomunikåcijas un informåciju tehnolo©ijas”.

22. aprîlis Jånis Daliñß tika apstiprinåts par Latvijas Republikas goda konsulu Sidnejå, Austrålijå.

22. aprîlis Baltijas valstu un Dånijas Årlietu ministriju valsts sekretåru politiskås konsultåcijas Rîgå.

22. aprîlis Rîgå tika parakstîts Latvijas Republikas valdîbas un Krievijas Federåcijas valdîbas lîgumspar sadarbîbu un savstarpéju palîdzîbu muitas lietås (*).




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22. aprîlis Luksemburgas Lielhercogistes aizsardzîbas ministra Íarla Gorena oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

22. – 24. aprîlis Norvé©ijas Karalistes årlietu ministra Jana Petersena oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

23. – 24. aprîlisAustrijas Republikas Federålå prezidenta Tomasa Klestila oficiålå darba vizîte Latvijå.Latvijas un Austrijas uzñéméju Biznesa forums.

25. aprîlis NATO spéku virspavélnieka Eiropå ©enerå¬a DΩozefa Ralstona vizîte Latvijå.

26. aprîlis Våcijas Bundestågs pieñéma rezolüciju par NATO paplaßinåßanos.

29. aprîlisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas vizîte Kauñå. Kauñas Vîtauta DiΩåUniversitåté Valsts prezidentei tika pieß˚irts goda doktora gråds.

Maijs1. – 3. maijs

Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte Çehijå. Baltijas valstuprezidentu un Çehijas prezidenta Våclava Havela tikßanås Prågå. Latvijas Valsts prezidentepasniedza Triju ZvaigΩñu ordeni Radio Brîvå Eiropa–Radio Brîvîba prezidentam TomasamDainam.

2. – 3. maijs Eiropas Padomes (EP) Ministru komitejas 110. sesija Vi¬ñå. Lietuvas prezidentüras EP noslégums.

3. maijs Izstådes “Sabiedrotie. Latvija ce¬å uz NATO” atklåßana NATO militårajå ßtåbå Monså, Be¬©ijå.

3. maijs Latvijas Republikas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß parakstîja 1950. gada 4. novembraEiropas Cilvéka tiesîbu un pamatbrîvîbu aizsardzîbas konvencijas 13. papildprotokolu parpilnîgu nåves soda atcelßanu(**).

6. – 11. maijs Eiropas nedé¬a Latvijå.

8. maijs Somijas Republikas åréjås tirdzniecîbas un Eiropas lietu ministra Jari Viléna darba vizîte Latvijå.

9. maijs Latvijas Republikas Saeima pieñéma grozîjumus Saeimas véléßanu likumå un Pilsétasdomes, novada domes un pagasta padomes véléßanu likumå, atce¬ot valsts valodasprasîbas Saeimas un paßvaldîbu deputåtu kandidåtiem.

9. maijsPirmå Latvijas Nacionålå konventa par Eiropas nåkotni sanåksme Rîgå.

9. – 12. maijsNATO ©enerålsekretåra vietnieka Roberta Bella vizîte Rîgå.

11. maijsSvinîgå ceremonijå Våcijas Federålå prezidenta Johanesa Rau rezidencé Rundåles pilsdirektors Imants Lancmanis tika apbalvots ar Eiropas Kultüras fonda balvu.



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12. – 14.maijsApvienotås Karalistes Parlamenta Aizsardzîbas komisijas priekßsédétåja Brüsa DΩordΩavizîte Latvijå.

12. – 14. maijsBaltijas Ekonomikas forums Rîgå9.

13. maijs Latvijas véstnieks Rumånijå Andris Vilcåns iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Rumånijasprezidentam Jonam Iljesku.

14. – 15. maijsZieme¬atlantijas padomes (NAC) un Eiroatlantiskås Partnerîbas padomes (EAPP) valstuårlietu ministru sanåksmes Reikjavîkå, Islandé10. NATO kandidåtvalstu årlietu ministri tikåsar ASV valsts sekretåru Kolinu Pauelu.

14. – 15. maijs Latvijas Republikas un Krievijas Federåcijas Årlietu ministriju konsulårås konsultåcijas Liepåjå.

15. maijsLatvijas véstnieks Nîderlandé Kårlis Eihenbaums Hågå Latvijas valdîbas vårdå parakstîja1996. gada 19. oktobra Hågas konvenciju par jurisdikciju, piemérojamiem tiesîbu aktiem,atzîßanu, izpildi un sadarbîbu attiecîbå uz vecåku atbildîbu un bérnu aizsardzîbas pasåkumiem,kå arî iesniedza deklaråciju 1965. gada 15. novembra Hågas konvencijai par tiesas unårpustiesas dokumentu izmantoßanu årzemés civilajos un komerciålajos jautåjumos(**).

17. maijs ASV Senåts apstiprinåja likumu par atbalstu tålåkai NATO paplaßinåßanai11.

17. maijsLatvijas, Krievijas un Igaunijas pierobeΩas re©ionu sadarbîbas padomes séde Pilvå, Igaunijå.

20. maijs Latvijas Republikå ståjås spékå Vispasaules intelektuålå îpaßuma organizåcijas (WIPO)1996. gada 20. decembra lîgums par izpildîjumu un fonogrammåm(**).

21. – 22. maijs Be¬©ijas Karalistes aizsardzîbas ministra André Flao oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

22. maijs Eiropas Savienîbas kandidåtvalstu årlietu ministru sanåksme Varßavå, Polijå.

22. maijs Sedriks Stîls tika apstiprinåts par Latvijas Republikas goda konsulu Viktorijå (Britu Kolumbija),Kanådå.

22. maijsGerta Feigina tika apstiprinåta par Latvijas Republikas goda konsuli ˆujorkas ßtatå, ASV.

22. – 24. maijsLatvijas Republikas un Be¬©ijas Karalistes Flandrijas Apvienotås komitejas tikßanås Rîgå.Tika parakstîta Latvijas Republikas valdîbas un Be¬©ijas Karalistes Flandrijas valdîbasSadarbîbas programma 2002.–2003. gadiem.

23. – 24. maijs Ceturtå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

23. – 25. maijsBaltijas Asamblejas 20. sesija un 8. Baltijas Padomes sanåksme Vi¬ñå.



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24. maijsLatvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña, Lietuvas årlietu ministra Antana Va¬oña un Igaunijasaizsardzîbas ministra Svena Miksera tikßanås Baltijas Padomes sanåksmes ietvaros.

25. maijsLatvijas pårståve Marija Naumova uzvaréja 47. Eirovîzijas dziesmu konkurså.

26. – 27. maijs ASV senatoru padomnieku grupas vizîte Latvijå.

26. – 30. maijsStarptautiskås Kristießu un ebreju padomes konference Rîgå.

28. maijsLatvijas véstnieks Meksikas Savienotajås Valstîs ar rezidenci Vaßingtonå (ASV) AivisRonis iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Meksikas prezidentam Visente Foksam.

28. maijs 13. Eiropas Parlamenta prezidenta un ES paplaßinåßanås proceså iesaistîto valstuparlamentu priekßsédétåju tikßanås Rîgå.

28. – 29. maijsASV NATO komitejas prezidenta Brüsa DΩeksona vizîte Latvijå.

30. maijs Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas tikßanås ar Krievijas FederåcijasValsts Domes vicespîkeri Òubovu S¬isku Jürmalå.

30. maijs – 1. jünijsLatvijas Republikas goda konsulu pirmå sanåksme Rîgå (attélå).

Jünijs 1. jünijs

Latvijas modernås måkslas galerijas LatArt Gallery atklåßana Hågå, Nîderlandé.

1. jünijsLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas vizîte Zviedrijå.


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3. – 5. jünijsLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas valsts vizîte Èrijå. Valsts prezidentepiedalîjås Academy Achievement konferencé Dublinå. Latvijas un Èrijas Årlietu ministrijupolitiskås konsultåcijas.

5. – 9. jünijsLatvijas Ministru prezidenta Andra Bérziña oficiålå vizîte Islandé.

6. – 7. jünijsLatvijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña darba vizîte un politiskåskonsultåcijas ASV.

6. – 7. jünijs Piektå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

10. jünijs 4. BJVP galotñu sanåksme Sanktpéterburgå, Krievijas Federåcijå.

10. – 11. jünijs Latvijas Republikas Saeimas priekßsédétåja Jåña Straumes oficiålå vizîte Austrijå.

10. – 11. jünijs Latvijas un ES ieståßanås sarunu sanåksme Luksemburgå årlietu ministru lîmenî.Provizoriski tika slégtas sarunu sada¬as “Sadarbîba tieslietås un iekßlietås”, “Nodok¬upolitika”, “Re©ionålå politika un strukturålo instrumentu koordinåcija”.

10. – 12. jünijs TR prezidenta Dzjana Dzemiña valsts vizîte Latvijå. Latvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬aBérziña un TR årlietu ministra Tana Dzjasjuana tikßanås.

11. jünijs Pedro Teofilo Lama Haße tika apstiprinåts par Latvijas Republikas goda konsuluDominikånas Republikå.

11.–15. jünijs Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas vizîte Kanådå. Otavå Valstsprezidente tikås ar Kanådas premjerministru Ûanu Kretjenu. Valsts prezidente sañémaMonreålas Makgila Universitåtes goda doktora grådu.

12. jünijs Eiropas Savienîbas un Latvijas Asociåcijas komitejas piektå sanåksme Briselé.

12. jünijsEiropas Komisijå tika iesniegts Latvijas Nacionålais Progresa ziñojums.

13. – 14. jünijs Starptautiskå vésturnieku konference “Padomju okupåcijas reΩîms Baltijå 1944. – 1959. gadå:politika un tås sekas” Rîgå.

13. – 14. jünijs Meksikas Savienoto Valstu årlietu ministra vietnieka Migela Marina vizîte Latvijå. PirmåsMeksikas un Latvijas Årlietu ministriju politiskås konsultåcijas (*).

13. – 15. jünijsES komisåra paplaßinåßanås jautåjumos Gintera Ferhoigena darba vizîte Latvijå.

15. – 18. jünijs Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte ASV.



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15. – 18. jünijs Latvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña oficiålå vizîte Uzbekistånas Republikå (*).

16. – 18. jünijs NATO Parlamentårås asamblejas un Latvijas Republikas Saeimas rîkotais "Rose–Roth"seminårs "NATO nozîme Baltijas re©iona droßîbå – jauni uzdevumi, jaunas iespéjas" Rîgå.

17. jünijsZviedrijas Karalistes aizsardzîbas ministra Bjorna fon Sidova darba vizîte Latvijå (*).

17. jünijs Tika parakstîts Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas un ANO Attîstîbas programmas (ANAP)Sapraßanås memorands par sadarbîbu attîstîbas politikas jomå.

17. jünijs – 7. jülijsBaltijas valstu informåcijas dienas elné, VFR.

18. – 19. jünijs ES un Latvijas Apvienotås Parlamentårås komitejas 8. séde Rîgå.

19. jünijs ASV Miera korpuss noslédza savas darbîbas programmu Latvijå.

19. – 21. jünijsNîderlandes Karalistes kroñprinça Vilema Aleksandra un princeses Maksimas oficiålå vizîteLatvijå. Tå bija pirmå Nîderlandes karaliskå vizîte Latvijå.

20. jünijs Oficiåli tika noslégtas Latvijas un Ukrainas divpuséjås sarunas PTO ietvaros par tirguspieejamîbu tirdzniecîbå ar precém un pakalpojumiem.

20. jünijs Eiropas liberåli demokråtisko partiju vadîtåju sanåksme Sevi¬å, Spånijå.

21. – 22. jünijsES Padomes sanåksme Sevi¬å.

24. – 25. jünijs Sestå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

25. – 26. jünijsBaltijas valstu valdîbu vadîtåju sanåksme Baltijas Ministru padomes ietvaros Visaginå, Lietuvå (*).

26. jünijs Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Polijas Republikå Uldim Vîtoliñam.

26. jünijsLatvijas Republikas Saeima ratificéja un 2003. gada 22. februårî Latvijas Republikå ståjåsspékå Konvencijas par tådu konkrétu parasto ieroçu veidu lietoßanas aizliegßanu vaiierobeΩoßanu, kurus var uzskatît par ieroçiem, kas nodara årkårtîgus postîjumus vai kam irneselektîva darbîba, 1996. gada 3. maija 2. protokols(**).

26. – 27. jünijs Arménijas Republikas prezidenta Roberta Koçarjana oficiålå darba vizîte Latvijå (*).

26. – 28. jünijsLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas vizîte Austrijå.



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27. jünijsASV Pårståvju palåtas Starptautisko attiecîbu komitejas Eiropas lietu apakßkomitejasvadîtåjs Eltons Galegli prezentéja dokumentu “Transatlantiskå droßîba un NATOpaplaßinåßanas rezolücija 2002”.

27. jünijsDånijas Karalistes årlietu ministra Péra Stîga Mellera darba vizîte Latvijå (attéla pa labi).

27. – 28. jünijs Gruzijas årlietu ministra Iraklija Menagarißvili oficiålå vizîte Latvijå (attélå pa kreisi).

27. – 28. jünijs Baltijas un Zieme¬valstu sadarbîbas ministru sanåksme Vi¬ñå.

27. – 28. jünijsBaltijas Ministru padomes Årlietu komitejas Konsulåro jautåjumu apakßkomitejas tikßanås Rîgå.

28. jünijs Latvijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs Måris Riekstiñß piedalîjås Europa ForumWachau konferencé “Re©ionålå sadarbîba – ce¬ot vienoto Eiropu” Gotveigå, Austrijå.M.Riekstiñß tikås ar Austrijas Årlietu ministrijas ©enerålsekretåru Johanesu Kirli.

28. jünijsLatvijas un ES ieståßanås sarunu sanåksme Briselé sarunu vadîtåju lîmenî.

Jülijs1. jülijs

Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga piedalîjås 56. starptautiskajå Zontakonventå Géteborgå, Zviedrijå12.

1. jülijs Grie˚ijas Republikas alternatîvå årlietu ministra Anastasio Janitsis vizîte Latvijå.

1. – 2. jülijs Lihtenßteinas Firstistes valdîbas padomnieka un årlietu ministra Ernsta Jozefa Valhaoficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

3. jülijs OECD Vietéjås ekonomikas un nodarbinåtîbas attîstîbas programmas direktora SerdΩioArdzeni vizîte Latvijå.



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3. – 5. jülijs ASV senatora Trenta Lota vadîtås delegåcijas vizîte Latvijå.

4. jülijsEbreju tautas genocîda upuru piemiñas dienas pasåkumi Rîgå.

4. jülijsBaltijas valstu prezidentu tikßanås NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñu sanåksmes Rîgå ietvaros.

4. jülijs Baltijas valstu prezidentu un ASV senatoru tikßanås NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñusanåksmes Rîgå ietvaros (attélå).

4. jülijsLatvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña tikßanås ar ASV valsts sekretåra vietnieci Eiropasun Eiråzijas lietås Hîteru Konleju, valsts sekretåra vietnieku Eiropas lietås Robertu Bradkiun ASV viceprezidenta speciålo padomnieku DΩozefu Vudu NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñusanåksmes Rîgå ietvaros.

5. jülijs Latvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña un Rumånijas årlietu ministra Mirçes DΩoanatikßanås NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñu sanåksmes Rîgå ietvaros (*).

5. jülijs Latvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña un Bulgårijas årlietu ministra Solomona Pasitikßanås NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñu sanåksmes Rîgå ietvaros (*).

5. – 6. jülijsNATO kandidåtvalstu valdîbu vadîtåju sanåksme “Rîga 2002: tilts uz Prågu” Rîgå13.

5. jülijsOficiåli tika noslégtas Latvijas Republikas un Ma˚edonijas divpuséjås sarunas PTOietvaros par tirgus pieejamîbu tirdzniecîbå ar precém un pakalpojumiem.

9. – 12. jülijs Eiropas Jaunatnes konventå Briselé piedalîjås seßi jaunießi no Latvijas.

11. – 12. jülijsSeptîtå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.




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11. – 14. jülijsBe¬©ijas Karalistes Valonijas re©iona Ministru prezidenta Ûana Kloda Vankovenberga unfrançu kopienas Ministru prezidenta Ervé Askéna vizîte Latvijå (*).

15. jülijs ASV diplomåta, publicista un valodnieka DΩeka Metloka vizîte Latvijå. DΩ.Metlokam tikapieß˚irts Latvijas Zinåtñu Akadémijas goda doktora gråds.

16. – 17. jülijs ASV Valsts departamenta Eiropas un Eiråzijas lietu direktores Elizabetes DΩounsas darbavizîte Latvijå.

23. jülijsEiropas Padome publiskoja Eiropas Komisijas pret rasismu un neiecietîbu (ECRI) otroziñojumu par Latviju14.

24. – 31. jülijsLatvijas Nacionålås operas baleta trupa piedalîjås Karmiélas starptautiskajå deju festivålå Izraélå.

26. – 28. jülijsBaltijas valstu prezidentu tikßanås ar Austrijas Federålo prezidentu Tomasu Klestilu unPortugåles Republikas prezidentu Horhi Sampaijo Zalcburgå, Austrijå.

28. jülijs Latvijas un ASV diplomåtisko attiecîbu nodibinåßanas 80. gadskårta.

29. jülijsLatvijas Ministru prezidenta Andra Bérziña un Krievijas Federåcijas vicepremjerministresValentînas Matvijenko neoficiålå tikßanås Rîgå.

29. – 30. jülijsLatvijas un ES ieståßanås sarunu sanåksme Briselé sarunu vadîtåju lîmenî.

30. jülijsAmerikas Ebreju komiteja savå paziñojumå pauda atbalstu septiñu kandidåtvalstuuzñemßanai NATO Prågas galotñu sanåksmes laikå.

Augusts1. augusts

Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstules Latvijasvéstniekam Itålijas Republikå Jånim Lüsim un Latvijas véstniekam AzerbaidΩånasRepublikå Andrim Vilcånam.

1. – 3. augusts Latvijas Nacionålås operas viesizrådes Dalhallå, Zviedrijå. Riharda Vågnera operas“Klîstoßais holandietis” pirmizråde.

2. augusts ASV Pårståvju palåtas Kårtîbas komitejas priekßsédétåja Dåvida Dreiera vadîtåskongresmeñu delegåcijas vizîte Latvijå.

2. augustsBaltijas valstu prezidentu un Polijas Republikas prezidenta Aleksandra Kvaßñevska tikßanåsPalangå, Lietuvå. Latvijas Valsts prezidente piedalîjås Klaipédas 750. gadu jubilejas svinîbås.

5. – 7. augustsLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte Såremå, Igaunijå.


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8. augusts Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam VFR Mårtiñam Virsim.

8. augusts Latvijas müsdienu måkslas izstådes “Latvijas 20. gadsimta pårsteidzoßå måksla” atklåßanaZvolles Pilsétas muzejå Nîderlandé.

11.–13. augusts ASV Pårståvju palåtas Starptautisko attiecîbu komitejas Eiropas lietu apakßkomitejaspriekßsédétåja Eltona Galegli darba vizîte Latvijå.

11.–13. augusts Latvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas valsts vizîte Islandé.

12. augusts Baltijas valstu Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju konsultåcijas par 2003. gada Rîcîbas plånudalîbai NATO Rîgå.

18. – 19. augustsBaltijas un Zieme¬valstu valdîbu vadîtåju astoñnieka sanåksme Rîgå.

19. augusts Izstådes “Ilmårs Blumbergs: Aîda, Burvju flauta” atklåßana Francijas Senåta oranΩérijåLuksemburgas dårzå Parîzé.

19. – 20. augustsKrievijas Federåcijas iekßlietu ministra vietnieka Federålå migråcijas dienesta priekßniekaAndreja Çerñenko vizîte Latvijå.

21. – 23. augustsLatvijas un Çehijas, Dånijas un Norvé©ijas Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju konsultåcijaspar 2003. gada Rîcîbas plånu dalîbai NATO Prågå, Kopenhågenå un Oslo.

22. augustsOtrå Latvijas Nacionålå konventa par Eiropas nåkotni sanåksme Rîgå.

23. augusts Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vairas Vî˚e–Freiberga piedalîjås Våcijas laikraksta “Die Zeit”fonda “Bucerius Summer School” konferencé Berlîné. Valsts prezidente tikås ar VåcijasFederålo prezidentu Johanesu Rau.

26. augustsBaltijas un Zieme¬valstu årlietu ministru tikßanås Tallinå.

27. – 29. augustsLatvijas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretårs Måris Riekstiñß piedalîjås Eiropas Komisijas unES Dånijas prezidentüras organizétajå ministru konferencé “Zieme¬u dimensija unarktiskais logs” Ilulisatu, Grenlandé.

28. augusts Latvijas valdîbas humanitårås palîdzîbas nodoßana Çehijas plüdu krîzes ßtåbam plüduseku likvidåcijai.

29. augustsLatvijas véstnieks Polijas Republikå Uldis Vîtoliñß iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Polijasprezidentam Aleksandram Kvaßñevskim.



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29. augustsLatvijas un Polijas Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju konsultåcijas par 2003. gada Rîcîbasplånu dalîbai NATO Varßavå.

29. – 30. augusts Latvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß piedalîjås ES re©ionålajå konferencé "Partnerikonfliktu novérßanå" Helsingborgå, Zviedrijå.

30. augusts Latvijas un Krievijas Årlietu ministriju konsultåcijas Rîgå.

Septembris3. septembris

Latvijas Republikas Saeimas priekßsédétåjs Jånis Straume un Francijas Senåta prezidentsKristians Ponselé Francijas Senåta oranΩérijå Parîzé piedalîjås izstådes “IlmårsBlumbergs: Aîda, Burvju flauta” vernisåΩå.

3. – 4. septembrisAustrijas Republikas Ítîrijas federålås zemes Ministru prezidentes Valtraudes Klasnicasvizîte Latvijå.

3. – 4. septembris Lietuvas Republikas prezidenta Valda Adamkus valsts vizîte Latvijå.

4. septembrisSomijas Republikas Årlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra Anti Satuli darba vizîte Latvijå.

4. septembrisHolokaustu pårcietußo Latvijas ebreju apvienîbas prezidents Stîvens Springfîlds véstuléASV véstniekam ANO DΩonam Negropontem pauda atbalstu Latvijas uzñemßanai NATOPrågas NATO galotñu sanåksmes laikå.

6. septembrisLatvijas un Somijas Årlietu ministriju droßîbas politikas konsultåcijas Rîgå.

6. septembrisLatvija ar projektu “Gaismas pils” piedalîjås 8. Venécijas arhitektüras biennålé15.

8. – 15. septembrisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas vizîte ˆujorkå, ASV. Valsts prezidentepiedalîjås ANO Ìenerålås asamblejas 57. sesijas darbå.

10. septembrisLatvijas Republikas valdîba apstiprinåja Latvijas 2003. gada Rîcîbas plånu dalîbai NATO.

11. septembris Piemiñas pasåkumi Rîgå un Latvijå, atceroties 2001. gada 11. septembra terora aktos ASVbojå gåjußos.

12. – 13. septembris Astotå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

13. septembris – 10. oktobrisEDSO Demokråtisko institüciju un cilvéktiesîbu biroja véléßanu novérotåju, kå arî EiropasPadomes Parlamentårås asamblejas (EPPA) véléßanu novéroßanas delegåcijas vizîte Latvijå.

13. – 15. septembrisBaltijas valstu parlamentu priekßsédétåju tikßanås Palangå, Lietuvå.




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15. – 17. septembrisES komisåra lauksaimniecîbas jautåjumos Franca Fißlera darba vizîte Latvijå.

15. – 17. septembrisLatvijas årlietu ministrs Indulis Bérziñß piedalîjås Eiropas Ekonomikas galotñu sanåksméZalcburgå, Austrijå. Latvijas årlietu ministrs tikås ar ES komisåru paplaßinåßanås jautåjumosGinteru Ferhoigenu, Krievijas Federåcijas Padomes Starptautisko lietu komitejas priekßsédétåjuMihailu Margelovu un Dånijas imigråcijas un Eiropas lietu ministru Bertelu Harderu.

15. – 19. septembris Arménijas Republikas Nacionålås sapulces (parlamenta) priekßsédétåja ArmenaHaçatrjana oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

17. septembris Latvießu måkslinieka un måkslas teoréti˚a Voldemåra Matveja darbu izstådes atklåßanaPußkina valsts télotåjmåkslas muzejå Maskavå.

19. septembris Holokaustu pårcietußo Latvijas ebreju apvienîbas prezidents Stîvens Springfîlds véstulé 19NATO valstu véstniekiem ANO pauda atbalstu Latvijas uzñemßanai NATO.

19. – 26. septembris ES kandidåtvalstu filmu festivåls Londonå. Latvija piedalîjås ar filmu “Baiga vasara”.

20. septembris Izstådes “Trîs zvaigznes – trîs kroñi” atklåßana Stokholmas Armijas muzejå.

21. – 22. septembrisASV Miçiganas ßtata gubernatora DΩona Englera vizîte Latvijå. DΩ.Englers tika apbalvots arGoda zîmi par nopelniem Latvijas Bruñoto spéku attîstîbå un II pakåpes Triju ZvaigΩñu ordeni.

24. septembris Honkongå tika parakstîts Latvijas Republikas valdîbas un TR Honkongas Speciålåadministratîvå re©iona valdîbas lîgums par savstarpéju vîzu reΩîma atcelßanu (*) (attélå).

25. septembrisNATO galvenajå mîtné Briselé tika iesniegts Latvijas 2003. gada Rîcîbas plåns dalîbai NATO.

26. septembris Latvijas véstnieks VFR Mårtiñß Virsis iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Våcijas Federålajamprezidentam Johanesam Rau.



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26. septembris Latvijas Årlietu ministrijå tika parakstîts Latvijas Republikas valdîbas un Japånas valdîbaslîgums par Japånas valdîbas pieß˚irto neatmaksåjamo tehnisko palîdzîbu Latvijai kultürasjomå – Latvijas Nacionålajam simfoniskajam or˚estrim skañas un gaismas iekårtas unmüzikas instrumentu iegådei (*).

26. – 27. septembrisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte Somijå. Valsts prezidentepiedalîjås konferencé “Sievietes – biznesa lîderes”.

26. – 27. septembrisStarptautiskå konference “Ener©ijas piegådes droßîba Baltijas jüras re©ionå EiropasSavienîbas paplaßinåßanås kontekstå" Rîgå un Ventspilî16.

27. septembrisStarptautiskå konference ”Sabiedrîbas integråcija un Latvijas droßîba” Rîgå.

30. septembris – 2. oktobrisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte Francijå. Prezidente teicauzrunu Senåtå, piedalîjås Francijas Starptautisko attiecîbu institüta (IFRI) rîkotajåkonferencé “Baltijas valstis ES un NATO paplaßinåßanås kontekstå”, kå arî tikås arFrancijas prezidentu Ûaku Íiraku. Politiskås konsultåcijas ar Latvijas Årlietu ministrijasvalsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña, valsts sekretåra vietnieka Andra estera un FrancijasStarpministriju koordinåcijas sekretariåta vadîtåjas, premjerministra padomnieces Eiropaslietås Paskåles Andreani piedalîßanos.

Oktobris1. oktobris

Latvijas un ES ieståßanås sarunu sanåksme Briselé årlietu ministru lîmenî.

3. oktobrisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas darba vizîte Briselé.

3. oktobrisBaltijas valstu un Dånijas Årlietu ministriju valsts sekretåru politiskås konsultåcijas Tallinå.

3. – 4. oktobrisDevîtå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

4. oktobrisLatvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Lielbritånijas un Zieme¬îrijas Apvienotajå Karalisté Jånim Dripem.

4. oktobrisStarptautiskå konference “ES un NATO paplaßinåßanås Baltijas jüras re©ionå” Rîgå.

5. oktobris Latvijas Republikas 8. Saeimas véléßanas.

7. oktobris ASV Kongresa Pårståvju palåta apstiprinåja rezolüciju H.Con.Res. 116, kas rekomendéBaltijas valstu uzaicinåßanu ieståties NATO 2002. gadå.

7. oktobris ASV Komisijas Amerikas mantojuma saglabåßanai årzemés priekßsédétåja Vorena Milleravizîte Latvijå. Tika parakstîts ASV valdîbas un Latvijas Republikas valdîbas lîgums parnoteiktu kultüras mantojuma objektu aizsardzîbu un saglabåßanu.


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7. – 8. oktobrisLatvijas un Apvienotås Karalistes Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju droßîbas politikaskonsultåcijas Londonå.

8. oktobris Latvijas véstnieks Itålijas Republikå Jånis Lüsis iesniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Itålijasprezidentam Karlo Adzeljo Çampi.

9. oktobris Eiropas Komisija publiskoja pédéjo regulåro Progresa ziñojumu par Latvijas gatavîbu k¬ütpar ES dalîbvalsti17.

9. oktobrisLatvijas un Våcijas Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju ikgadéjås droßîbas politikas konsultåcijas Rîgå.

10. oktobrisASV véstnieka NATO Nikolasa Bérnsa vadîtås ASV ekspertu delegåcijas vizîte Latvijå.

10. oktobrisIzstådes “Ce¬ß uz brîvîbu un droßîbu. Latvija – Zeme. Tauta. Valsts” atklåßana ÇehijasNacionålajå muzejå Prågå.

13 – 15. oktobris Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga piedalîjås 4. Baltijas attîstîbas forumåKopenhågenå, Dånijå.

16. oktobrisTika parakstîts Brîvås tirdzniecîbas lîgums starp Latvijas Republiku un Bulgårijas Republiku (*).

21. oktobris ES dalîbvalstu un kandidåtvalstu ministru konference Luksemburgå. Tika akceptétasgalvenås vadlînijas ES Zieme¬u dimensijas iniciatîvas rîcîbas plånam 2004.– 2006. gadiem.

22. oktobris Låkenas ES kandidåtvalstu grupas årlietu ministru tikßanås Prågå, Çehijå.

23. – 25. oktobrisLatvijas Årlietu un Aizsardzîbas ministriju delegåcijas vizîte Tbilisi, Gruzijå.

25. oktobris Latvijas Ministru prezidents Andris Bérziñß piedalîjås Latvijas Republikas un Svétå Kréslalîguma ratifikåcijas dokumentu apmaiñas ceremonijå Vatikånå.

25. oktobris ES Padomes sanåksme Briselé.

28. oktobrisES Dånijas prezidentüras un ES kandidåtvalstu galotñu sanåksme Kopenhågenå.

28. – 29. oktobrisDesmitå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

30. – 31. oktobrisLatvijas Valsts prezidentes Vairas Vî˚es–Freibergas pirmå valsts vizîte Íveicé. LatvijasValsts prezidente tikås ar Íveices prezidentu Kasparu Filigeru. Latvijas Årlietu ministrijasvalsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña un Íveices Årlietu departamenta valsts sekretåra Francafon Denikena tikßanås.



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31. oktobrisLatvijas Republikas Saeima ratificéja un 2003. gada 11. februårî Latvijas Republikå ståjåsspékå 1992. gada 24. marta Atvérto debesu lîgums(**).

Novembris1. novembris

Latvijas årlietu ministra Indu¬a Bérziña tikßanås ar Eiropas Parlamenta Årlietu komitejaspriekßsédétåju Elmåru Broku.

6. novembris Latvijas Republikas un Ukrainas konsulåro dienestu pårståvju konsultåcijas Kijevå.

6. – 7. novembrisEiropas Padomes (EP) 111. Ministru Komitejas sesija Strasbürå. Luksemburgas prezidentürasEP noslégums.

6. – 7. novembrisLatvijas un Nîderlandes Årlietu ministriju valsts sekretåru politiskås konsultåcijas Rîgå. `

7. novembris Latvijas Republikas Saeima årkårtas sédé izteica uzticîbu Einara Repßes valdîbai. ParLatvijas Republikas årlietu ministri tika apstiprinåta Sandra Kalniete.

7. novembris Latvijas valdîba izdeva rîkojumu “Par terora aktå Maskavå cietußo rehabilitåciju”.

7. novembrisIzstådes “La Fibre de la Modernité” atklåßana LjeΩas Modernås måkslas muzejå, Be¬©ijå.

7. – 8. novembrisPirmås Latvijas un Indijas Årlietu ministriju politiskås konsultåcijas Deli.

7. – 8. novembrisVienpadsmitå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

7. – 8. novembrisPortugåles Republikas Eiropas lietu valsts ministra Karloßa Koßtas Neveßa vizîte Latvijå.Latvijas un Portugåles Årlietu ministriju politiskås konsultåcijas Rîgå.

8. novembris Tika pieñemta ANO Droßîbas padomes rezolücija Nr. 144118.




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8. novembris Latvießu gleznotåjai Birutai Baumanei tika pieß˚irta Baltijas Asamblejas balva måkslå.

11. novembrisLatvijas un Norvé©ijas Årlietu ministriju valsts sekretåru politiskås konsultåcijas Oslo.

12. novembris Rîgå notika Latvijas un Itålijas ekonomiskås darba grupas piektå sanåksme, Latvijas Årlietuministrijas valsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña un Itålijas Årlietu ministrijas viceministrasenatora Roberto Antoniones politiskås konsultåcijas (*) (attélå).

13. novembrisLatvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Francijas Republikå Rolandam Lappu˚em.

13. novembris Latvijas årlietu ministres Sandras Kalnietes darba tikßanås ar Igaunijas årlietu ministriKristînu Ojulandi Pérnavå, Igaunijå.

14. novembris Latvijas årlietu ministres Sandras Kalnietes darba tikßanås ar Lietuvas årlietu ministruAntanu Va¬oni PanevéΩå, Lietuvå.

14. – 15. novembrisStarptautiskais forums “Valsts un pilsétas téla veidoßana un mårketings” Rîgå19.

15. novembris Låkenas ES kandidåtvalstu grupas valdîbu vadîtåju tikßanås Varßavå, Polijå.

18. novembris Latvijas un ES ieståßanås sarunu sanåksme Briselé årlietu ministru lîmenî.

19. novembris ES dalîbvalstu un kandidåtvalstu årlietu ministru tikßanås par Eiropas Droßîbas unaizsardzîbas politikas jautåjumiem Briselé.

19. novembris NATO Parlamentårå asambleja pieñéma deklaråciju par NATO pårveidi20.

19. – 20. novembrisNîderlandes Eiropas lietu ministra Atzo Nikolaja darba vizîte Latvijå.



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20. novembris Eiropas Parlaments apstiprinåja ES paplaßinåßanås ziñojumu21.

20. novembrisEDSO Demokråtisko institüciju un cilvéktiesîbu birojs publiskoja gala ziñojumu par8. Latvijas Republikas Saeimas véléßanu norisi22.

21. novembris NATO valstu un valdîbu vadîtåju galotñu sanåksmé Prågå tika pieñemts lémums uzaicinåtuz ieståßanås sarunåm septiñas NATO kandidåtvalstis – Bulgåriju, Igauniju, Latviju,Lietuvu, Rumåniju, Slovåkiju un Slovéniju23.

22. novembris Eiroatlantiskås Partnerîbas padomes sanåksme Prågå. Latvijas årlietu ministre SandraKalniete tikås ar Slovénijas un Horvåtijas årlietu ministriem Dimitriju Rupelu un Tonino Piculu.

23. novembris Baltijas valstu prezidentu un ASV prezidenta DΩordΩa Bußa tikßanås Vi¬ñå.

23. – 24. novembrisEiropas Savienîbas paplaßinåßanås témai veltîtås atvérto durvju dienas EiropasParlamentå Strasbürå.

25. novembrisLatvijas valdîba apstiprinåja Latvijas delegåciju ieståßanås sarunåm ar NATO LatvijasÅrlietu ministrijas valsts sekretåra Måra Riekstiña vadîbå.

25. novembris Starptautiskajå konferencé pret ballistisko ra˚eßu izplatîbu Parîzé Latvija pievienojåsStarptautiskajam uzvedîbas kodeksam pret ballistisko ra˚eßu izplatîbu.

27. novembris Latvijas årlietu ministres Sandras Kalnietes darba vizîte Dånijå.

27. novembrisLatvijas Årlietu ministrijå tika parakstîta un 2003. gada 6. janvårî ståjås spékå LatvijasRepublikas un Baltkrievijas Republikas starpvaldîbu vienoßanås par vienkårßotu vîzuizsniegßanas kårtîbu pierobeΩas iedzîvotåjiem.

28. novembris Latvijas årlietu ministres Sandras Kalnietes darba vizîte Zviedrijå.

29. novembrisLatvijas årlietu ministres Sandras Kalnietes darba vizîte Somijå.

29. novembris Nacisma upuru piemiñas vietas – Rumbulas memoriåla – atklåßana.

Decembris3. decembris

Latvijas årlietu ministres Sandras Kalnietes darba vizîte Briselé. Tikßanås ar ES komisårupaplaßinåßanås jautåjumos Ginteru Ferhoigenu.

3. – 5. decembrisEDSO Augstå komisåra nacionålo minoritåßu jautåjumos Rolfa Ekeusa darba vizîte Latvijå.

4. decembrisPirmå NATO un Latvijas ieståßanås sarunu kårta Briselé.


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4. decembris Latvijas véstnieks Eiropas Padomé (EP) Georgs Andrejevs iesniedza EP©enerålsekretåram Valteram Ívimmeram Papildprotokola Eiropas lîgumam par juridiskåspalîdzîbas pieprasîjumu nosütîßanu ratifikåcijas instrumentu. Latvijas Republikåpapildprotokols ståjas spékå 2003. gada 1. aprîlî(**).

4. decembrisLatvijas véstnieks Lielbritånijas un Zieme¬îrijas Apvienotajå Karalisté Jånis Dripe iesniedzaakreditåcijas véstuli Karalienei Elizabetei II.

5.–6. decembrisDivpadsmitå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

6. decembris Latvijas årlietu ministre Sandra Kalniete piedalîjås Re©ionålo forumu par Eiropu ciklaatklåßanas pasåkumå Orleånå, Francijå.

6. decembris LATO, Konråda Adenauera fonda un Pasaules Brîvo latvießu apvienîbas (PBLA)organizétå otrå starptautiskå konference “Darba kårtîba péc Prågas: sadarbîbasperspektîvas Austrumeiropå un Zieme¬eiropå” Rîgå.

6. – 7. decembris10. EDSO Ministru padomes sanåksme Porto, Portugålé.

8. – 10. decembrisGruzijas parlamenta priekßsédétåjas Nino BurdΩanadzes oficiålå vizîte Latvijå.

11. decembrisOtrå NATO un Latvijas ieståßanås sarunu kårta Briselé.

12. decembris Latvijas årlietu ministre Sandra Kalniete parakstîja vienoßanos ar Eiropas Savienîbu parLatvijas lîdzdalîbu ES policijas misijå Bosnijå un Hercegovinå.

12. – 13. decembrisES Padomes sanåksme Kopenhågenå. Tika noslégtas ieståßanås ES sarunas ar desmitES kandidåtvalstîm. Ar Latviju tika slégtas sarunu sada¬as “Lauksaimniecîba”, “Finanses unbudΩets”, “Institücijas”, “DaΩådi”.

13. – 14. decembrisBaltijas Asamblejas (BA) 21. sesija Rîgå. Latvijas prezidentüras BA noslégums.

16. decembris Latvijas valdîba pieñéma lémumu sniegt tehnisku palîdzîbu Spånijai sakarå ar tankku©a“Prestige” avåriju.

16. decembris Eiropas Gada cilvéka Latvijå tituls tika pieß˚irts 47. Eirovîzijas dziesmu konkursauzvarétåjai Marijai Naumovai.

17. decembris Latvijas Valsts prezidente Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga pasniedza akreditåcijas véstuli Latvijasvéstniekam Kanådå Atim Sjanîtim.

17. – 18. decembrisLatvijas diplomåtisko pårståvniecîbu vadîtåju sanåksme “Latvijas vieta jaunås dalîbas unpartnerîbas statuså” Rîgå.



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20. decembrisTrîspadsmitå ES Konventa sanåksme Briselé.

27. decembris Latvijas valdîba par referenduma par Latvijas ieståßanos ES dienu apstiprinåja 2003. gada20. septembri.

1 http://www.wiltonpark.org.uk 2 http://www.weforum.org3 http://www.bata–atlant.org4 Skat. 102. lpp. “Starptautiskie divpuséjie lîgumi”. Tålåk tekstå atzîméts ar (*). 5 Skat. 111. lpp. “Starptautiskie daudzpuséjie lîgumi”. Tålåk tekstå atzîméts ar (**). 6 http://www.securityconference.de 7 http://www.newallies.ro (NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñu sanåksmes Bukaresté måjas lapa).8 http://www.ebaltics.com9 http://www.balticeconomicforum.com10 http://www.nato.int/docu/pr/2002/p02–059e.htm (Zieme¬atlantijas padomes sanåksmes gala komuniké).11 http://www.expandnato.org/hr3167.html12 http://www.zonta.org13 http://www.rigasummit.lv (NATO kandidåtvalstu galotñu sanåksmes Rîgå måjas lapa).14 http://www.coe.int/t/E/human_rights/ecri/1–ECRI/2–Country–by–country_approach/Latvia15 http://www.labiennaledivenezia.net16 http://www.energy–conference.gov.lv 17 http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/report2002/index.htm18 http://www.un.org/Docs/scres/2002/sc2002.htm19 http://www.birojs2000.lv/2002/lv_tels_001.htm20 http://www.nato–pa.int/default.asp?shortcut=33721 http://www3.europarl.eu.int/omk/omnsapir.so/calendar?APP=PDF&TYPE=PV2&FILE=p0021120EN.pdf&LANGUE=EN22 http://www.osce.org/odihr/documents/reports/election_reports/lv/lv_par_sep2002_efr.php323 http://www.natosummit.cz (NATO galotñu sanåksmes Prågå måjas lapa).




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7 – 11 JanuaryVisit of NATO experts, headed by Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs, GunterAltenburg, to Latvia.

9 – 11 JanuaryWorking visit of Commissioner on Democratic Development of the Council of the Baltic SeaStates (CBSS), Helle Degn, to Latvia.

14 January The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theRepublic of Moldova and Romania, Andris Vilcåns (residing in Kiev, Ukraine), with a letterof accreditation.

14 January The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theRepublic of Estonia, Edgars Skuja, with a letter of accreditation.

15 January Meeting of the Presidents of the Baltic States – Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, Valdas Adamkus,and Arnold Rüütel – in Riga.

15 – 16 JanuaryWorking visit of the President of Estonia, Arnold Rüütel, to Latvia.

18 January Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Moldova, Andris Vilcåns, submits his credentialsto the President of Moldova, Vladimir Voronin.

18 – 20 January Visit of a group of councillors to the US Senators to Latvia.

20 – 23 JanuaryParticipation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, at the 659th Wilton Parkconference “NATO’s enlargement and European security” in London and meeting with theMinister for Europe of the UK, Peter Hain.

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21 – 22 January Visit of a member of the European Parliament, Elisabeth Schroedter, to Latvia.

25 January The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theRepublic of Armenia, Aivars Vovers, with a letter of accreditation.

26 January81st anniversary of the international recognition de iure of the Republic of Latvia.

29 January Annual consultations of the US–Baltic experts on the issues of arms control in Riga.

29 January – 11 FebruaryWorking visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to the US. Participation ofthe President in the World Economic Forum in New York, and meeting with the DeputyPrime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres.

30 January Visit of the Northern Europe Initiative (NEI) coordinator of the Office of Nordic and BalticAffairs at the US Department of State, Michael Fraizier, to Latvia.

30 JanuaryThe Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO), the Lithuanian Atlantic Treaty Association (LATA),and the Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association (EATA) establish the Baltic Atlantic Treaty Association,with an aim to foster closer cooperation in the integration of the Baltic States into NATO1.

30 – 31 January Official visit of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, to the Swiss Confederation.2

31 JanuaryPermanent Representative of Latvia to the Council of Europe, Ambassador GeorgsAndrejevs, hands the instrument of ratification of the European Social Charter of 18October 1961 to Walter Schwimmer, Secretary General of the Council of Europe. TheConvention enters into force for the Republic of Latvia in 2 March 20023.

31 January Ambassador of Latvia to the Russian Federation, Normans Penke, submits his credentialsto the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

31 January First consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Albania in Riga.

February1 February

Signing of the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on theinvolvement of children in armed conflicts and the Optional Protocol to the Convention onthe Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography,adopted on 25 May 2000 in New York, at the UN HQ in New York(**).

1 – 3 FebruaryParticipation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, and the Minister ofDefence, Ìirts Valdis Kristovskis, in the 38th Security Policy Conference in Munich, FederalRepublic of Germany.

4 February Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, delivers the annual lecture on foreignpolicy at the plenary session of the scientific conference of the University of Latvia.



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5 February Commemoration of the 115th birthday of the first Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republicof Latvia, Zigfrîds Anna Meierovics.

5 – 7 February Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Anatoliy Zlenko, to Latvia.

11 February 6th political consultations of foreign ministers of the Baltic States and Germany in Riga(*).

11 – 13 February Participation of the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß,in the joint forum of the EU and the Organisation of Islamic Conference “Civilisation andharmony: the political dimension” in Istanbul, Turkey.

13 – 15 FebruaryMilitary and political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Ministriesof Defence of the Baltic States and the representatives of South European NATO MemberStates – Greece, Italy and Spain.

14 February Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Estonia, Edgars Skuja, submits his credentials tothe President of Estonia, Arnold Rüütel.

17 – 18 February Official visit of the Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and Security Policy and the Ministerof Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Kavan, to Latvia.

17 – 19 February Working visit of Director of the Russian Federal Frontier Service, Konstantin Totsky, toLatvia.

19 February 5th meeting of Latvian–EU Association Council in Brussels.

19 February The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theRepublic of Croatia, Iveta Íulca (residing in Prague, the Czech Republic), with a letter ofaccreditation.

19 February Meeting of the Latvian–Israeli Intergovernmental Committee in Riga.

21 – 22 FebruaryWorking visit of NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson, to Riga.

21 – 22 FebruaryOfficial visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Dimitrij Rupel, toLatvia.

21 – 22 FebruaryInternational conference “Cross–border cooperation between Latvia, Russia, and Estonia”in Krivsk (Pskov Oblast), the Russian Federation.

22 February Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Armenia, Aivars Vovers, submits his credentialsto the President of Armenia, Robert Kocharian.



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25 – 26 FebruaryVisit of a US delegation headed by the US Ambassador to NATO, Nicholas Burns, toLatvia.

26 FebruaryVisit of the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Geoffrey Hoon, to Latvia.

27– 28 February Working visit of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark, Anders Fogh Rasmussen,to Latvia.

28 FebruaryMilitary and political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Ministriesof Defence of Latvia and Turkey in Ankara.

28 FebruaryMeeting between the Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Bérziñß, and the Prime Minister ofLithuania, Algirdas Brazauskas, in Palanga, Lithuania.

28 February First session of the European Convention in Brussels.

March 1 March

Meeting of Heads of Government of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania within the Baltic Councilof Ministers in Palanga and Nida, Lithuania (*).

1 – 2 MarchPolitical consultations between the State Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs ofthe Baltic States and Denmark in Riga.

3 – 7 March Working visit of the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß,to the State of Kuwait.

4 March Working visit of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, Jose Maria Aznar, to Latvia.

4 – 5 March Visit of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Rolf Ekéus, to Riga.

5 – 6 March Participation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, in the 11th MinisterialSession of the CBSS in Svetlogorsk (Kaliningrad Oblast), the Russian Federation.

6 MarchPermanent Representative of Latvia to the Council of Europe, Ambassador Georgs Andrejevs,hands the instrument of accession to the Convention on the Elaboration of a EuropeanPharmacopoeia of 22 July 1964 to Walter Schwimmer, Secretary General of the Council ofEurope. The Convention enters into force for the Republic of Latvia on 7 June 2002(**).

6 March Entry into force for the Republic of Latvia of the World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO) Copyright Treaty of 20 December 1996(**).

7 – 9 March Conference “Latvia and France: Allies and Partners in Europe” (“La Lettonie et la France:partenaires et alliés en Europe”) in Riga.



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8 March Meeting of Foreign Ministers of NATO aspirant countries (Vilnius Group) in Skopje, Macedonia.

11 March Working visit of the Minister for Cooperation and Francophony of the Republic of France,Charles Josselin, to Riga. Signing of the cooperation agreement between the Governmentof Latvia and the Government of France on the French language–training programme forcivil servants in 2002–2004.

11 – 12 March 5th meeting of the Government of Latvia and the Foreign Investors Council in Latvia.

11 – 12 March Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and theNetherlands in The Hague.

12 – 14 March 5th meeting of the Latvian-Ukrainian Intergovernmental Commission on trade and economiccooperation in Riga.

12 – 14 MarchWorking visit of the Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Bérziñß, to the UK. Meeting betweenthe Baltic Prime Ministers, Andris Bérziñß, Algirdas Brazauskas and Siim Kallas, and thePrime Minister of the UK, Tony Blair (photo above).

13 – 15 March Visit of a member of the French Parliamentary Delegation to the NATO ParliamentaryAssembly, Senator Jacques Chaumont, to Riga.

14 March Signing of the Agreement on Cooperation between the Ministries of Culture of the Republicof Latvia and the Russian Federation in Moscow.

14 March Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Croatia, Iveta Íulca, submits her credentials to thePresident of Croatia, Stjepan Mesiç.

15 March Barcelona European Council, Spain. For the first time, EU candidate countries participatein the meeting along with the Member States.



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18 March Latvia–North Atlantic Council meeting on Latvia’s Membership Action Plan for 2002 inBrussels. Opening of the exhibition “Allies. Latvia on its way to NATO” at NATO HQ.

18 – 22 March Participation of the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß, inthe UN hosted International Conference on financing for development in Monterrey, Mexico.

19 MarchSecurity policy consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Sweden.

19 – 20 MarchWorking visit of Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights(ODIHR), Gerard Stoudmann, to Latvia.

20 MarchInternational conference "The OSCE and Latvia: past, present, and future" in Riga.

20 – 22 March Working visit of Director General of the Regional Policy Directorate of the EuropeanCommission, Guy Crauser, to Latvia.

21 MarchParticipation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, in the 58th Session ofthe UN Commission on Human Rights in Geneva.

21 March Working visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Finland.

21 – 22 March 2nd session of the European Convention in Brussels.

22 MarchMeeting between the Presidents of the Baltic States and the President of Poland,Aleksander KwaÊniewski, in Vilnius, Lithuania.

22 MarchOpening of the new premises of Latvia’s Honorary Consulate in Barcelona during the visitof the Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Bérziñß, to Spain.

25 March Working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Anna Lindh, to Latvia(photo below).



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25 MarchConference of Heads of Government of NATO aspirant countries (Vilnius Group)“Bucharest Summit 2002: the spring of new allies” in Romania (*).

27 – 29 March State visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Greece. Political consultationsbetween the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Måris Riekstiñß and theAlternate Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Anastassios Giannitsis (*).

28 March – 2 April Visit of Vice–President of the German Bundestag, Antje Vollmer, to Latvia.

April3 – 6 April

International Forum “Baltic IT&T 2002: eBaltics” in Riga4.

4 – 5 April Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Tonino Picula, toLatvia (*).

8 – 9 AprilParticipation of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, in the funeral service ofQueen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at Westminster Abbey in London.

8 – 12 April Visit of the delegation of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Russian Federation –Pskov, St. Petersburg, and Moscow.

9 – 11 AprilVisit of a US delegation headed by Ian Brzezinski, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defencefor NATO and European Policy, to Latvia. Meeting of the US–Latvian military working groupwithin the framework of the US–Baltic Partnership Charter.

11 April Military and political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia andMinistries of Foreign Affairs and Defence of Sweden in Riga.

11 – 13 April 2nd political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and thePeople’s Republic of China in Riga.

15 April Permanent Representative of Latvia to the Council of Europe, Ambassador GeorgsAndrejevs, hands the instrument of ratification of the European Convention on Recognitionand Enforcement of Decisions concerning Custody of Children and on Restoration ofCustody of Children to Walter Schwimmer, Secretary General of the Council of Europe.The Convention enters into force for the Republic of Latvia on 1 August 2002(**).

15 – 16 April State visit of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Ahmet Necdet Sezer, to Latvia.

15 – 16 April 3rd session of the European Convention in Brussels.

16 April Visit of the State Secretary of Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sven Eric Söder, toLatvia. Presentation of the Swedish–Latvian cooperation strategy for 2002–2004.



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16 – 18 April State visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Slovenia (*).

17 AprilBaltic States’ economic conference in Hannover, Germany.

18 – 21 AprilRiga days in Porto, Portugal.

21 – 24 April Official visit of the Chairman of the Saeima (parliament of the Republic of Latvia), Jånis Straume,to Spain. An exhibition of contemporary Latvian art is opened at the City Museum of Madrid.

22 AprilLatvia–EU accession negotiations in Brussels at the level of chief negotiators. Provisionalconclusion of the negotiation chapter “Telecommunications and information technologies”.

22 April Jånis Daliñß is approved Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia to Sidney, Australia.

22 April Political consultations between the State Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs ofthe Baltic States and Denmark in Riga.

22 April Signing of the Agreement regarding cooperation and mutual assistance in customs mattersbetween the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government of the RussianFederation in Riga (*).

22 AprilOfficial visit of the Minister for Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, CharlesGoerens, to Latvia.

22 – 24 AprilOfficial visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, Jan Petersen, to Latvia.

23 – 24 April Official working visit of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Thomas Klestil, toLatvia. Latvia–Austria Economic Forum.

25 April Visit of NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Joseph W.Ralston, to Latvia.

26 April German Bundestag adopts a resolution on NATO enlargement.

29 AprilVisit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, to Kaunas, Lithuania. The Presidentis awarded honorary doctorate by the Vytautas Magnus University of Kaunas.

May1 – 3 May

Working visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, to the Czech Republic.Meeting of the Presidents of the Baltic States and the President of the Czech RepublicVáclav Havel in Prague. The President of Latvia presented Thomas Dine, President ofRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, with the Three Star Order.



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2 – 3 May 110th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Vilnius, Lithuania.Conclusion of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of Europe.

3 May Opening of an exhibition “Allies. Latvia on its way to NATO” at NATO military headquartersin Mons, Belgium.

3 May Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, signs the Protocol No. 13 to theConvention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, concerningthe abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances(**).

6 – 11 May Europe Week in Latvia.

8 May Working visit of the Minister for Foreign Trade and European Affairs of the Republic ofFinland, Jari Vilén, to Latvia.

9 May The Saeima adopts amendments to the Parliamentary Election Law, the City Council,Regional Council and the Parish (pagasts) Council Election Law, abolishing therequirements of the Latvian language knowledge for the deputies’ candidates to the Saeimaand municipalities.

9 MayFirst meeting of the Latvian National Convention on the Future of Europe in Riga.

9 – 12 MayVisit of NATO Assistant Secretary General, Robert Bell, to Riga.

11 MayDirector of Rundåle Palace Museum, Imants Lancmanis, is conferred an honorary awardfrom the European Cultural Foundation at the residence of the Federal President ofGermany, Johannes Rau.

12 – 14 MayVisit of the Chairman of the UK House of Commons Defence Committee, Bruce George, to Latvia.

12 – 14 MayBaltic Economic Forum in Riga5.

13 May Ambassador of Latvia to Romania, Andris Vilcåns, submits his credentials to the Presidentof Romania, Jon Iliesku.

14 – 15 MayNorth Atlantic Council (NAC) and Euroatlantic Partnership Council ministerial meetings inReykjavik, Iceland. Foreign Ministers of NATO aspirant countries meet with Colin L. Powell,US Secretary of State.

14 – 15 May Consular consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the RussianFederation in Liepåja, Latvia.



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23 – 24 May 4th session of the European Convention in Brussels.

23 – 25 May20th Session of the Baltic Assembly and the 8th meeting of the Baltic Council in Vilnius, Lithuania.

15 MayAmbassador of Latvia to the Netherlands, Kårlis Eihenbaums, signs The Hague Conventionof 19 October 1996 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition, enforcement and cooperationin respect of parental responsibility and measures for the protection of children, and submitsa Declaration to The Hague Convention of 15 November 1965 on the service abroad of thejudicial and extra judicial documents in civil or commercial matters(**).

17 May The US Senate adopts the Freedom Consolidation Act to support further expansion of NATO.

17 MayMeeting of the Council for Cooperation of Border Regions of Latvia, Russia, and Estonia inPõlva, Estonia.

20 May Entry into force for the Republic of Latvia of the WIPO Performances and PhonogramsTreaty of 20 December 1996(**).

21 – 22 May Official visit of the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium, André Flahaut, to Latvia.

22 May Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the EU candidate countries – Cyprus, the CzechRepublic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia – in Warsaw.

22 May Cedric Steele is approved Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia to Victoria (BritishColumbia), Canada.

22 MayGerta Feigina is approved Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia in the New York State.

22 – 24 MayMeeting of the Joint Committee of the Republic of Latvia and Flanders (Kingdom of Belgium)in Riga. Signing of the Cooperation Programme between the Government of the Republic ofLatvia and the Government of Flanders (Kingdom of Belgium) for 2002 – 2003 (photo below).



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24 MayMeeting of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, Lithuania’s Minister ofForeign Affairs, Antanas Valionis, and Estonia’s Minister of Defence, Sven Mikser, withinthe 8th meeting of the Baltic Council.

25 MayMarija Naumova, a singer from Latvia, wins the 47th Eurovision Song Contest.

26 – 27 May Visit of the US Congress councillors to Latvia.

26 – 30 MayConference of the International Council of Christians and Jews in Riga.

28 MayAmbassador of Latvia to the Mexican United States, Aivis Ronis (residing in Washington,D.C., the USA), submits his credentials to the President of Mexico, Vincente Fox.

28 May 13th meeting of the President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox, with the parliamentaryrepresentatives of the EU candidate countries in Riga.

28 – 29 MayVisit of the President of the US Committee on NATO, Bruce Jackson, to Latvia.

30 May Meeting of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, with the Vice-Speaker of the StateDuma of the Russian Federation, Lubov Sliska, in Jürmala, Latvia.

30 May – 1 June First meeting of Honorary Consuls of the Republic of Latvia in Riga.

June 1 June

Opening of Latvian contemporary art gallery (LatArt Gallery) in The Hague, the Netherlands.

1 June Visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Sweden.

3 – 5 JuneState visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Ireland. Participation of thePresident at the Academy Achievement Conference in Dublin. Political consultationsbetween the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Ireland.

5 – 9 JuneOfficial visit of the Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Bérziñß, to Iceland.

6 – 7 JuneWorking visit and political consultations of the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry ofForeign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß, in the USA.

6 – 7 June 5th session of the European Convention in Brussels.

10 June4th CBSS Summit in St.Petersburg, the Russian Federation.



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10 – 11 June Official visit of the Chairman of the Saeima, Jånis Straume, to Austria.

10 – 11 JuneLatvia–EU accession negotiations in Luxembourg at the level of foreign ministers.Provisional conclusion of negotiation chapters “Cooperation in justice and home affairs”,“Taxation”, “Regional policy and co–ordination of structural instruments”.

10 – 12 June State visit of the President of the People’s Republic of China, Jiang Zemin, to Latvia. Meetingbetween the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China and Latvia, Tang Jiaxuan and Indulis Bérziñß.

11 June Pedro Teófilo Lama Haché is approved Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia to theDominican Republic.

11 – 15 June Visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Canada. Meeting between thePresident of Latvia and the Prime Minister of Canada, Jean Chretien in Ottawa. ThePresident is awarded the honorary doctorate by McGill University of Montreal.

12 June 5th EU–Latvia Association Committee in Brussels.

12 JuneSubmission of Latvia’s National Progress Report to the European Commission.

13 – 14 June International conference of historians “Soviet occupation regime in the Baltic States1944–1959: policies and their consequences” in Riga.

13 – 14 June Visit of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Mexican United States, Miguel Marin, to Latvia. Firstpolitical consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mexico and Latvia(*).

13 – 15 June Working visit of Member of the European Commission responsible for enlargement,Guenter Verheugen, to Latvia.

15 – 18 June Working visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to the USA.

15 – 18 June Official visit of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, to the Republic of Uzbekistan (*).

16 – 18 June The "Rose–Roth" seminar "Role of NATO in the security of the Baltic region – new tasks,new opportunities" in Riga.

17 June Working visit of the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, Björn von Sydow, to Latvia (*).

17 June Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs andthe UN Development Programme on collaboration in the area of development cooperation.

17 June – 7 JulyInformative days of the Baltic States in Köln, Germany.



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18 – 19 June 8th Meeting of the EU–Latvia Joint Parliamentary Committee in Riga.

19 June The US Peace Corps closes its programme in Latvia.

19 – 21 JuneOfficial visit of the Crown Prince Willem Alexander and Princess Maxima of the Kingdom ofthe Netherlands to Latvia – the first royal visit of the Netherlands to Latvia.

20 June Official conclusion of Latvian–Ukrainian bilateral negotiations within the WTO on marketaccessibility for trading in goods and services.

20 June Meeting between Heads of European liberal democratic parties in Seville, Spain.

21 – 22 June Seville European Council, Spain.

24 – 25 June 6th session of the European Convention in Brussels.

25 – 26 JuneMeeting between Heads of Government of the Baltic States within the Baltic Council ofMinisters in Visaginas, Lithuania (*).

26 June The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theRepublic of Poland, Uldis Vîtoliñß, with a letter of accreditation.

26 JuneThe Saeima ratifies the Protocol 2 of 3 May 1996 to the Convention for prohibition orrestriction of specific conventional weapons that can be considered weapons causingextreme damage or having non–selective performance. The Protocol enters into force forthe Republic of Latvia on 22 February 2003(**).

26 – 27 June Official working visit of the President of the Republic of Armenia, Robert Kocharian, to Latvia (*).

26 – 28 JuneVisit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Austria.

27 JuneHead of the International Affairs’ European Subcommittee of the US House of Representatives,Elton Gallegly, presents the “Transatlantic Security and NATO Enlargement Resolution 2002”.

27 JuneWorking visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Per Stig Møller,to Latvia.

27 – 28 June Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Irakli Menagarishvili, to Latvia.

27 – 28 June Meeting between the Ministers for Cooperation of the Nordic and Baltic States in Vilnius, Lithuania.



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27 – 28 JuneMeeting of the Subcommittee for Consular Affairs of the Baltic Council of Ministers’ ForeignAffairs Committee in Riga.

28 June Participation of the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß,in the conference “Regional cooperation: building block of a united Europe” of the EuropaForum Wachau in Gottweig, Austria. Måris Riekstiñß meets with General Secretary to theMinistry for Foreign Affairs of Austria, Johannes Paul Kyrle.

28 June Latvia–EU accession negotiations in Brussels at the level of chief negotiators.

July1 July

Participation of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, in the 56th ZontaInternational Convention in Gothenburg, Sweden.

1 July Working visit of the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic,Anastassios Giannitsis, to Latvia.

1 – 2 July Official visit of the State Counsel and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Principality ofLiechtenstein, Ernst Joseph Walch, to Latvia.

3 July Visit of Director of the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)Programme, Sergio Arzeni, to Latvia.

3 – 5 JulyVisit of a US delegation headed by the Senator Trent Lott to Latvia.

4 JulyMeeting between the Baltic Presidents within NATO aspirant countries’ summit in Riga.

4 JulyRemembrance Day of the victims of genocide against the Jewish nation in Riga.

4 JulyMeeting between the Baltic Presidents and US Senators within NATO aspirant countries’summit in Riga.

4 JulyLatvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, meets with US Deputy AssistantSecretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Heather Conley, US Deputy AssistantSecretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Robert Bradtke, and Special Advisorto the US Vice–President Joseph Wood within NATO aspirant countries’ summit in Riga.

5 July Meeting between Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, and Romania’s Ministerof Foreign Affairs, Mircea Geoana, within NATO aspirant countries’ summit in Riga (*).

5 July Meeting between Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, and Bulgaria’s Ministerof Foreign Affairs, Solomon Passy, within NATO aspirant countries’ summit in Riga (*).



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5 – 6 JulySummit of NATO aspirant countries “Riga 2002: the bridge to Prague” in Riga6.

5 JulyOfficial conclusion of bilateral negotiations between the Republic of Latvia and the FormerYugoslav Republic of Macedonia within the WTO on market accessibility for trading ingoods and services.

9 – 12 JulySix representatives from Latvia participate at the European Youth Convention in Brussels.

11 – 12 July 7th session of the European Convention in Brussels.

11 – 14 JulyVisit of the Prime Minister of the Walloon Region of Belgium, Jean–Claude Van Cauwenberghe,and Prime Minister of the French Community of Belgium, Herve Hasquin, to Latvia (*).

15 July Visit of a US diplomat, publicist and linguist, Jack Matlock, to Latvia. Prof Jack Matlock isawarded the honorary doctorate by the Academy of Sciences of Latvia.

16– 17 July Working visit of the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs,Elizabeth Jones, to Latvia.

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23 July2nd report on Latvia of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)made public by the Council of Europe.

24 – 31 JulyLatvian National Opera ballet troupe performs at the Karmiel International Dance Festival in Israel.

26 – 28 JulyMeeting between the Presidents of the Baltic States, the Federal President of Austria,Thomas Klestil, and the President of the Portuguese Republic, Jorge Fernando Branco deSampaio, within Baltic Summit in Salzburg, Austria.

28 July 80th anniversary of the establishment of Latvia–USA diplomatic relations.

29 JulyInformal meeting between the Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Bérziñß, and the DeputyPrime Minister of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko, in Riga.

29 – 30 JulyLatvia–EU accession negotiations in Brussels at the level of chief negotiators.

30 JulyAmerican Jewish Committee in its statement on NATO expansion voices support for theadmission of NATO aspirant countries to NATO.

August1 August

The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theItalian Republic, Jånis Lüsis, and the Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Azerbaijan,Andris Vilcåns, with letters of accreditation.

1 – 3 August Guest performances of the Latvian National Opera in Dalhalla, Sweden. First open–airpremier of Richard Wagner’s opera “Der Fliegende Holländer”.

2 August Visit of the US Congress delegation headed by Chairman of the Rules Committee of theUS House of Representatives, David Dreier, to Latvia.

2 AugustMeeting between the Presidents of the Baltic States and the President of Poland,Aleksander KwaÊniewski, in Palanga, Lithuania. Participation of the President of Latvia,Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, at the celebration of the 750th anniversary of the Klaipeda city.

5 – 7 AugustWorking visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, in Saaremaa, Estonia.

8 August The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theFederal Republic of Germany, Mårtiñß Virsis, with a letter of accreditation.

8 August Opening of an exhibition “The surprising Latvian art of the 20th century” at the StedelijkMuseum in Zwolle, the Netherlands.



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11 – 13 AugustWorking visit of the Chairman of the International Affairs’ European Subcommittee of theUS House of Representatives, Elton Gallegly, to Latvia.

11 – 13 August State visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Iceland.

12 August Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Ministries of Defence of theBaltic States on NATO Membership Action Plan for 2003 in Riga.

18 – 19 August Meeting of Heads of Government of the eight Baltic and Nordic countries in Riga.

19 August Opening of an exhibition “Ilmårs Blumbergs: Aïda. The Magic Flute" at Luxembourg Gardenof the French Senate in Paris.

19 – 20 AugustVisit of the Deputy Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation, Head of the FederalMigration Service, Andrey Chernenko, to Latvia.

21 – 23 August Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Ministries of Defence ofLatvia, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Norway on NATO Membership Action Plan for2003 in Prague, Copenhagen and Oslo.

22 August2nd session of the Latvian National Convention on the Future of Europe in Riga.

23 August Participation of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, in a workshop of the “DieZeit” foundation “Bucerius Summer School” in Berlin. The President of Latvia meets withthe Federal President of Germany, Johannes Rau.

26 AugustMeeting between Baltic and Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Tallinn, Estonia.

27 – 29 August Participation of the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß, in aministerial conference "The Northern Dimension and the Arctic window” in Ilulissat, Greenland.

28 AugustLatvia’s humanitarian aid for prevention of flood consequences in the Czech Republic ishanded over to the Flood Crisis Centre in Prague.

29 AugustAmbassador of Latvia to the Republic of Poland, Uldis Vîtoliñß, submits his credentials tothe President of Poland, Aleksander KwaÊniewski.

29 AugustConsultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Ministries of Defence ofLatvia and Poland on NATO Membership Action Plan for 2003 in Warsaw.

29 – 30 August Participation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, in a regional EUconference on conflict prevention "Partners in prevention" in Helsingborg, Sweden.



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30 AugustConsultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the RussianFederation in Riga.

September3 September

Participation of the Chairman of the Saeima, Jånis Straume, and the President of theFrench Senate, Christian Poncelet, at the vernissage of the exhibition “Ilmårs Blumbergs:Aïda. The Magic Flute" at the French Senate in Paris.

3 – 4 SeptemberVisit of the Prime Minister of the federal province of Styria of the Republic of Austria,Waltraud Klasnic, to Latvia.

3 – 4 September State visit of the President of Lithuania, Valdas Adamkus, to Latvia.

4 SeptemberWorking visit of the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Antti Satuli, to Latvia.

4 SeptemberPresident of “Jewish Survivors of Latvia”, Steven Springfield, in his letter to the Ambassadorof the US to the UN, John Negroponte, expresses support for Latvia’s accession to NATO.

6 SeptemberSecurity policy consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Finland in Riga.

6 SeptemberLatvia participates at the 8th International architecture exhibition – Venice biennale, with aproject entitled “Castle of Light”.

8 – 15 September Visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to New York, the USA. Participationof the President at the 57th session of the UN General Assembly.

10 SeptemberThe Government of Latvia approves Latvia’s Annual National Programme 2003 formembership of NATO.

11 September Commemorative events in Riga and Latvia paying tribute to the victims of September 11th,2001, tragedy in the USA.

12 – 13 September 8th meeting of the European Convention in Brussels

13 September – 10 OctoberVisit of the Saeima election observers of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions andHuman Rights (ODIHR) and the Saeima election observation delegation of theParliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to Latvia.

13 – 15 SeptemberMeeting between the speakers of the parliaments of the Baltic States in Palanga, Lithuania.

15 – 17 SeptemberWorking visit of the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Franz Fischler, to Latvia.



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15 – 17 SeptemberParticipation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, at the EuropeanEconomic Summit in Salzburg, Austria. Meetings with Member of the EuropeanCommission responsible for enlargement, Guenter Verheugen, Chairman of theInternational Affairs Committee of the Russian Federation Council, Mikhail Margelov, andMinister for Immigration and European Affairs of Denmark, Bertel Haarder.

15 – 19 September Official visit of the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, ArmenKhachatryan, to Latvia.

17 September Opening of an exhibition of the works of Voldemårs Matvejs, Latvian artist and arttheoretician, at Pushkin’s Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.

19 September President of “Jewish Survivors of Latvia”, Steven Springfield, in his letter to theambassadors of the 19 NATO Member States to the UN, expresses support for Latvia’saccession to NATO.

19 – 26 September Film festival of the EU candidate countries in London. Latvia participates with a film entitled“Baiga vasara” (“Dangerous Summer”).

20 September Opening of an exhibition "Three Stars – Three Crowns" at the Army Museum in Stockholm,Sweden.

21 – 22 SeptemberVisit of the Governor of the US State of Michigan, John Engler, to Latvia. John Engler isawarded the Mark of Honour for his merits in the development of the Latvian Armed Forcesand the 2nd rank Three Star Order.

24 September Signing of the Agreement on Mutual Abolition of Visa Requirements between theGovernment of the Republic of Latvia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (*).

25 SeptemberSubmission of Latvia’s Annual National Programme 2003 for membership of NATO atNATO HQ in Brussels.

26 September Ambassador of Latvia to the Federal Republic of Germany, Mårtiñß Virsis, submits hiscredentials to the Federal President of Germany, Johannes Rau.

26 September The Agreement between the Government of Latvia and the Government of Japan forJapan’s Cultural Grant Aid for the supply of sound and lighting equipment and musicalinstruments to the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra is signed at the Latvian Ministryof Foreign Affairs (*).

26 – 27 SeptemberWorking visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Finland. The Presidentparticipates at the Women Business Leaders Summit.

26 – 27 SeptemberInternational ministerial conference “Safety and security of energy supplies in the BalticSea region in the context of EU enlargement” in Riga and Ventspils7.



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27 September International conference “Societal integration and Latvian security” in Riga.

30 September – 2 OctoberWorking visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to France. The Presidentdelivers a speech to the French Senate, participates at the conference “The Baltic Stateswithin the context of the EU and NATO enlargement”, and meets with the President ofFrance, Jacques Chirac. Political consultations with the participation of the State Secretaryof Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß, Under–Secretary of State, Andrisesteris, and Head of the Interministerial Co–ordination Secretariat of France (SGCI),Advisor to the Prime Minister for European Affairs Pascale Andreani.

October1 October

Latvia–EU accession negotiations in Brussels at the level of foreign ministers.

3 OctoberWorking visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, to Brussels.

3 October Political consultations of the State Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of theBaltic States and Denmark in Tallinn, Estonia.

3 – 4 October9th meeting of the European Convention in Brussels.

4 OctoberThe President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Jånis Dripe, with a letter ofaccreditation.

4 OctoberInternational conference “Enlargement of the EU and NATO in the Baltic Sea region” in Riga.

5 October Elections of the 8th Saeima of the Republic of Latvia8.

7 October House of Representatives of the US Congress approves Resolution H.Con.Res. 116,recommending integration of the Baltic States into NATO.

7 October Visit of the Chairman of the US Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad,Warren L. Miller, to Latvia. Signing of the Agreement between the United States of America andthe Republic of Latvia on the protection and preservation of certain cultural properties.

7 – 8 OctoberSecurity policy consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Ministries ofDefence of Latvia and the UK in London.

8 October Ambassador of Latvia to the Italian Republic, Jånis Lüsis, submits his credentials to thePresident of Italy, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.

9 October Regular (last) Progress Report on the readiness of Latvia to become a member of the EUin 2002 made public by the European Commission.



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9 October Annual security policy consultations of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Ministries ofDefence of Latvia and Germany in Riga.

10 OctoberVisit of a US delegation of experts headed by the Ambassador of the US to NATO, NicholasBurns, to Latvia.

10 OctoberOpening of an exhibition "The way to security and independence. Latvia – Land. Nation.State" at the National Museum of the Czech Republic in Prague.

13 – 15 October Participation of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga, at the 4th Annual BalticDevelopment Forum Summit in Copenhagen.

16 OctoberSigning of the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Latvia and the Republic ofBulgaria (*).

21 October Ministerial conference of the EU member and candidate countries in Luxembourg. Approvalof the Guidelines for the new Action Plan of the EU Northern Dimension for 2004–2006.

22 October Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the Laeken Group EU candidate countries inPrague, the Czech Republic.

23 – 25 OctoberVisit of a delegation of Latvia’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence to Tbilisi, Georgia.

25 October Participation of the Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Bérziñß, at the ratification document exchangeceremony of the Agreement between the Republic of Latvia and the Holy See in Vatican.

25 OctoberEuropean Council in Brussels.

28 OctoberSummit of the EU Danish Presidency and the EU candidate countries in Copenhagen.

28 – 29 October10th meeting of the European Convention in Brussels.

30 – 31 OctoberFirst state visit of the President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, to the Swiss Confederation.Meeting between the President of Latvia of and the President of Switzerland, Kaspar Villiger.Meeting between the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß, andthe State Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Franz von Däniken.

31 OctoberThe Saeima ratifies the Open Skies Treaty of 24 March 1992, which enters into force forthe Republic of Latvia on 11 February 2003(**).

November1 November

Meeting between Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indulis Bérziñß, and the Chairman ofthe Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Elmar Brok.



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6 November Consultations between representatives of consular services of the Republic of Latvia andUkraine in Kiev.

6 – 7 November 111th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.Conclusion of the Luxembourg Presidency at the Council of Europe.

6 – 7 November Political consultations between the State Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs ofLatvia and the Netherlands in Riga.

7 November The Saeima gives a vote of confidence to Repße’s government at an extraordinary meeting9.Sandra Kalniete is approved for the post of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

7 November The Government of Latvia issues a decree “On rehabilitation of the victims of the terror actin Moscow”.

7 NovemberOpening of an exhibition “La Fibre de la Modernité” at the Modern Art Museum/MAMAC inLiege, Belgium.

7 – 8 November First political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and India in Delhi.

7– 8 November 11th meeting of the European Convention in Brussels.

7 – 8 NovemberVisit of the Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Carlos Costa Neves, toLatvia. Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia andPortugal in Riga.

8 November Adoption of the UN Security Council’s Resolution 1441.

8 November Latvian painter Biruta Baumane is conferred the Baltic Assembly Award for the achievementsin visual arts.

11 NovemberPolitical consultations between the State Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs ofLatvia and Norway in Oslo.

12 November 5th meeting of Latvian–Italian economic working group in Riga. Political consultationsbetween the State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß, and theDeputy Foreign Minister of Italy, Senator Roberto Antonione(*).

13 NovemberThe President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e-Freiberga, presents the Ambassador of Latvia to theRepublic of France, Rolands Lappu˚e, with a letter of accreditation.

13 November Working meeting between Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, andEstonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristiina Ojuland, in Pärnu, Estonia.



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14 November Working meeting between Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, andLithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antanas Valionis, in Panevezys, Lithuania.

14 – 15 NovemberInternational forum “Promoting cities and states in the global market” in Riga10.

15 November Meeting of Heads of Government of the Laeken Group EU candidate countries in Warsaw, Poland.

18 November Latvia–EU accession negotiations in Brussels at the level of foreign ministers.

19 November Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the EU Member States and candidate countrieson the European Security and Defence Policy issues in Brussels.

19 November NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopts the 2002 Istanbul Declaration on NATO Transformation.

19 – 20 NovemberWorking visit of the State Secretary for European Affairs of the Netherlands, Atzo Nicolai,to Latvia.

20 November European Parliament adopts the EU enlargement progress report for 2001.

20 NovemberFinal report of the OSCE/ODIHR on the 8th Saeima election conduct made public.

21 November NATO Prague Summit. A decision to invite seven NATO aspirant countries – Bulgaria,Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia – to join the Alliance is adopted.

22 November Meeting of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in Prague. Latvia’s Minister of ForeignAffairs, Sandra Kalniete, meets with Foreign Ministers of Slovenia and Croatia, DimitrijRupel and Tonino Picula.

23 November Meeting between the Presidents of the Baltic States and the US President George W. Bushin Vilnius, Lithuania.

23 – 24 NovemberOpen doors at the European Parliament in Strasbourg dedicated to the EU enlargement.

25 NovemberThe Government of Latvia approves Latvian delegation for NATO accession talks to bechaired by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Måris Riekstiñß.

25 NovemberLatvia joins the International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation at theinternational conference against the spread of ballistic missiles in Paris.

27 November Working visit of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, to Denmark.



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27 NovemberIntergovernmental Agreement between the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Belarus onsimplified issue of visas for the inhabitants of border regions is signed at the Latvian Ministry ofForeign Affairs. The agreement enters into force for the Republic of Latvia on 6 January 2003.

28 November Working visit of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, to Sweden.

29 NovemberWorking visit of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, to Finland.

29 NovemberMemorial site to Nazi victims unveiled in Rumbula (photo above).

December3 December

Working visit of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, to Brussels. Meeting withMember of the European Commission responsible for enlargement, Guenter Verheugen.

3 – 5 DecemberWorking visit of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Rolf Ekéus, to Latvia.

4 DecemberFirst round of Latvia’s NATO accession talks in Brussels.

4 DecemberPermanent Representative of Latvia to the Council of Europe, Ambassador Georgs Andrejevs,hands the instrument of ratification of the Additional Protocol to the European Agreement on thetransmission of applications for legal aid to Walter Schwimmer, Secretary General of the Councilof Europe. The Protocol enters into force for the Republic of Latvia on 1 April 2003(**).

4 DecemberAmbassador of Latvia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, JånisDripe, submits his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II.

5 – 6 December12th meeting of the European Convention in Brussels.

6 December Participation of Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, at the opening of theForum Europe in Orleans, France.



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6 December 2nd International conference “Post Prague agenda: prospects for cooperation in Easternand Northern Europe”, organised by LATO, Conrad Adenauer Foundation and the WorldFederation of Free Latvians, in Riga.

6 – 7 December10th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Porto, Portugal.

8 – 10 DecemberOfficial visit of the speaker of the parliament of Georgia, Nino Burjanadze, to Latvia.

11 December2nd round of Latvia’s NATO accession talks in Brussels.

12 December Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sandra Kalniete, signs an agreement with the EuropeanUnion on Latvia’s participation at the EU police mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

12 – 13 DecemberCopenhagen European Council, Denmark. EU accession negotiations are concluded withten EU candidate countries. Latvia closes the following negotiation chapters “Agriculture”,“Financial and budgetary provisions”, “Institutions”, “Miscellaneous”.

13 – 14 December21st session of the Baltic Assembly in Riga. Conclusion of the Latvian Presidency at theBaltic Assembly.

16 December The Government of Latvia adopts a decision to render technical assistance to Spain inconnection with the sinking of the tanker “Prestige”.

16 December Latvia’s European Person of the Year title is awarded to the winner of the Eurovision songcontest, singer Marija Naumova.

17 December The President of Latvia, Vaira Vî˚e–Freiberga presents the Ambassador of Latvia toCanada, Atis Sjanîts, with a letter of accreditation.

17 – 18 DecemberMeeting of Heads of Latvian diplomatic missions “Latvia: new membership and partnershipstatus” in Riga.

20 December13th meeting of the European Convention in Brussels.

27 December The Government of Latvia sets 20 September 2003 as the referendum date on Latvia’saccession to the EU.

1 http://www.bata-atlant.org2 See p. 102 “International bilateral agreements”. Hereafter marked with an asterisk (*). 3 See p. 111 “International multilateral treaties”. Hereafter marked with two asterisks (**).4 http://www.ebaltics.com5 http://www.balticeconomicforum.com 6 http://www.rigasummit.lv7 http://www.energy-conference.gov.lv 8 http://www.saeima.lv9 http://www.mk.gov.lv10 http://www.birojs2000.lv

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Å r l i e t u d i e n e s t a p e r s o n å l a s a s t å v s

KOP‰JAIS DARBINIEKU SKAITS (489)(2002. gada 15. decembris)

Centrålajå aparåtå (276)

Vîrießi (168 vai 35%) Sievietes (321 vai 65%)

SADALÈJUMS P‰C DZIMUMA (1. grafiks)

Centrålajå aparåtå 79 vai 28%

Diplomåtiskajås pårst. 89 vai 42%

Centrålajå aparåtå197 vai 72%

Diplomåtiskajås pårst.124 vai 58%

Lîdz 30 gadiem (199 vai 41 %) Vecåki par 30 gadiem (290 vai 59%)

SADALÈJUMS P‰C VECUMA (2. grafiks)

Centrålajå aparåtå128 vai 46%

Diplomåtiskajås pårst. 71 vai 33%

Centrålajå aparåtå 148 vai 54%

Diplomåtiskajås pårst.142 vai 67%

Augståkå (424 vai 87%)

IZGLÈTÈBA (3. grafiks)

Centrålajåaparåtå

237 vai 86%

Vidéjå speciålå (11 vai 2%) Vidéjå (54 vai 11%)

Diplomåtiskajåspårståvniecîbås

187 vai 88%

Centrålajåaparåtå6 vai 2%


5 vai 2%

Centrålajåaparåtå

33 vai 12%


21 vai 10%

Diplomåtiskajås pårståvniecîbås (213)

321

168

290

199



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TOTAL STAFF (489)(as at 15 Dec 2002)

Ministry’s central bureau (276)

Men (168 or 35%) Women (321 or 65%)

GENDER (Graphic 1)

Central bureau staff 79 or 28%

Diplomatic mission staff89 or 42%



Aged 30 years or younger (199 or 41 %) Aged older than 30 years (290 vai 59%)

AGE (Graphic 2)





Higher (424 or 87%)

LEVEL OF EDUCATION (Graphic 3)

Central bureaustaff

237 or 86%

Secondary vocational (11 or 2%) Secondary (54 or 11%)

Diplomaticmission staff 187 or 88%

Central bureaustaff

6 or 2%

Diplomaticmission staff

5 or 2%

Central bureaustaff

33 or 12%

Diplomaticmission staff21 or 10%

Diplomatic missions (213)

5411

424



76BudΩeta sadalîjums 2000 2001 2002

Årlietu ministrija (kopå) 12 758 649 11 218 968 11 585 941Årlietu pårvalde 11 126 022 9 653 032 10 807 795

Centrålais aparåts 1 741 722 2 461 394 2 630 975

Diplomåtiskås misijas årvalstîs 9 323 410 7 131 638 8 116 820

Latvijas pilnvarotå pårståvja darbîbaSkrundas Radiolokåcijas stacijå 890 — —

Konsulårais nodroßinåjums 60 000 60 000 60 000

Iemaksas starptautiskajåsorganizåcijås 1 341 040 1 325 740 537 950

Nodroßinåjums delegåcijaisarunåm ar ES 291 587 240 196 240 196

Budget break-down 2000 2001 2002

MFA (total) 12 758 649 11 218 968 11 585 941Administration 11 126 022 9 653 032 10 807 795

Central bureau staff 1 741 722 2 461 394 2 630 975

Diplomatic missions abroad 9 323 410 7 131 638 8 116 820

Operations of Latvia's authorised representativeat the Skrunda Radio Location Station 890 — —

Consular security 60 000 60 000 60 000

Payments to internationalorganisations 1 341 040 1 325 740 537 950

Security for Latvia's delegation toEU accession negotiations 291 587 240 196 240 196

Latvijas Republikas Årlietu Ministrijas budΩetsMinistry of Foreign Affairs

budget expenditures



77Diplomåtiskå vai konsulårå pårståvniecîba atvérßanas gads

1. Véstniecîba Amerikas Savienotajås Valstîs 1991. gada oktobrisÅrkårtéjais un pilnvarotaisvéstnieks vai diplomåtiskås pårståvniecîbas vadîtåjs, ståßanås amatå

Aivis Ronis 24.03.2000.4325 Seventeenth Str., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20011, U.S.A. Telefons: (1) 202 726 82 13

(1) 202 726 82 14 Fakss: (1) 202 726 67 85 E-pasts: [email protected] Måjas lapa: http://www.latvia-usa.orgNerezidéjoßais årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks Meksikas Savienotajås Valstîs

2. Véstniecîba Lielbritånijas un Zieme¬îrijas Apvienotajå Karalisté 1990. gada augusts Jånis Dripe 04.10.2002.45 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5LR, UK Telefons: (44) 20 731 200 40

(44) 20 731 201 25 (Konsulårå noda¬a) Fakss: (44) 20 731 200 42 E-pasts: [email protected]

3. Paståvîgå pårståvniecîba Apvienoto Nåciju organizåcijå, ˆujorkå 1991. gada decembrisGints Jegermanis 22.10.2001.333 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022, U.S.A. Telefons: (1) 212 838 88 77

(1) 212 838 90 18 Fakss: (1) 212 838 89 20 E-pasts: [email protected]

4. Paståvîgå pårståvniecîba Apvienoto Nåciju organizåcijå, Ûenévå 1993. gada janvårisJånis Kårkliñß 14.08.2000.137, rue de Lausanne, C.P. 193, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Telefons: (41) 22 738 51 11 Fakss: (41) 22 738 51 71 E-pasts: [email protected]

Kontaktinformåcija

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5. Véstniecîba Austrijas Republikå 1992. gada oktobrisElita Kuzma 14.09.2000.Stefan Esders Platz 4, A-1190 Vienna, Austria Telefons: (43) 1 403 31 12 Fakss: (43) 1 403 31 12 27 E-pasts: [email protected]éjoßå årkårtéjå un pilnvarotå véstniece Lihtenßteinas Firstisté, Slovåkijas Republikå, SlovénijasRepublikå, Íveices Konfederåcijå un Ungårijas Republikå

6. Véstniecîba Baltkrievijas Republikå 1992. gada septembrisEgons Neimanis (pilnvarotais lietvedis) 01.02.2000.6a Darashevicha Str., Minsk 220 013, Belarus Telefons: (375) 17 284 9393

(375) 17 284 7475 (Konsulårie jautåjumi) Fakss: (375) 17 284 7334 E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected]

7. Konsulåts Vitebskå, Baltkrievijas Republika 1994. gada janvårisInese Kîna (konsuls) 01.07.2000.27a B.Hmelnickogo Str., 210015 Vitebsk, Belarus Telefons: (375) 212 365 854 Fakss: (375) 212 370 140 E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected]

8. Véstniecîba Be¬©ijas Karalisté 1992. gada februårisAivars Groza 28.09.2000.158 av. Moliére, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Telefons: (32) 2 344 16 82

(32) 2 344 04 58 Fakss: (32) 2 344 74 78 E-pasts: [email protected]éjoßais årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks Luksemburgas Lielhercogisté

9. Véstniecîba Çehijas Republikå 1993. gada februårisIveta Íulca 01.08.2001.3 Hradeshinska Str., P.O. Box 54, 10100 Prague, Czech RepublicTelefons: (420) 255 700 881

(420) 255 700 883(420) 255 700 882 (Konsulårå noda¬a)

Fakss: (420) 255 700 880 E-pasts: [email protected] Måjas lapa: http://www.prague.am.gov.lv/Nerezidéjoßå årkårtéjå un pilnvarotå véstniece Horvåtijas Republikå

10. Véstniecîba Dånijas Karalisté 1992. gada novembrisIndulis Bérziñß 11.04.2003.17 Rosbaeksvej Str., 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark Telefons: (45) 39 276 000

(45) 39 276 168 Fakss: (45) 39 276 173 E-pasts: [email protected]

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11. Paståvîgå pårståvniecîba EDSO 1992. gada septembrisAivars Vovers 10.05.2002.Stefan Esders Platz 4, A-1190 Vienna, Austria Telefons: (431) 328 72 90

(431) 328 72 90 12 (sekretåre) Fakss: (431) 403 31 12 27 E-pasts: [email protected]éjoßais årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks Arménijas Republikå

12. Paståvîgå pårståvniecîba Eiropas Padomé 1995. gada aprîlisGeorgs Andrejevs 27.04.1998.67, Alle de la Robertsau, 67000 Strasbourg, France Telefons: (33) 3 8824 70 80 Fakss: (33) 3 8824 70 85 E-pasts: [email protected]

13. Paståvîgå pårståvniecîba Eiropas Savienîbå 1992. gada februårisAndris Piebalgs 03.02.1998.rue d'Arlon 39-41, P.O. Box 6, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Telefons: (32) 2 282 03 60 Fakss: (32) 2 282 03 69 E-pasts: [email protected]

14. Véstniecîba Francijas Republikå 1991. gada decembrisRolands Lappu˚e 01.01.2003.6, Villa Said, 75116 Paris, France Telefons: (33) 1 536 458 10

(33) 1 536 458 16 (Konsulårå noda¬a) Fakss: (33) 1 536 458 19 E-pasts: [email protected]Årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks ANO Izglîtîbas, zinåtnes un kultüras organizåcijå (UNESCO)*

15. Véstniecîba Grie˚ijas Republikå 1998. gada februårisMårtiñß Låcis 26.07.1999.9 Irodotou Str., Kolonaki, 10674 Athens, Greece Telefons: (30) 2 10 729 44 83

(30) 2 10 729 44 80 Fakss: (30) 2 10 729 44 79 E-pasts: [email protected]éjoßais årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks Kipras Republikå; Bosnijas un Hercogovinas Republikå*

16. Véstniecîba Igaunijas Republikå 1990. gada novembrisEdgars Skuja 16.02.2002.10 Tõnismägi Str., 10119 Tallinn, Estonia Telefons: (372) 627 78 50

(372) 627 78 66 (Konsulårå noda¬a) Fakss: (372) 627 78 55E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected]

17. Véstniecîba Itålijas Republikå 1995. gada aprîlisJånis Lüsis 16.09.2002.Viale Liegi, 42, 00198 Rome, Italy Telefons: (39) 0 6 884 12 27

(39) 0 6 884 12 29 (39) 0 6 884 12 37 (Konsulårå noda¬a)

Fakss: (39) 0 6 884 12 39 E-pasts: [email protected]



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18. Véstniecîba Izraélas Valstî 1994. gada augusts Jånis Lovniks 20.01.2000.9 Marmorek Str., Tel Aviv 64254, Israel Telefons: (972) 3 686 9544 Fakss: (972) 3 686 9543 E-pasts: [email protected]

19. Véstniecîba Kanådå 1994. gada septembrisAtis Sjanîts 17.12.2002.280 Albert Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G8, Canada Telefons: (1 613) 238 60 14

(1 613) 238 68 68 (Konsulårå noda¬a) Fakss: (1 613) 238 70 44 E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected] Måjas lapa: http://www.magma.ca/~latemb/

20. Véstniecîba Krievijas Federåcijå 1991. gada janvårisNormans Penke 12.09.2001.3 Chapligina Str., 105062 Moscow, Russian Federation Telefons: (7) 095 925 27 03

(7) 095 924 88 86 (7) 095 925 27 07 (Konsulårå noda¬a - autoatbildétåjs)(7) 095 923 87 72 (Konsulårå noda¬a)

Fakss: (7) 095 923 92 95 (7) 095 923 72 25 (Konsulårå noda¬a)

E-pasts: [email protected]@[email protected]

21. Konsulåts Pleskavå, Krievijas Federåcija 1993. gada augustsArtürs Leicis (konsuls) 12.11.2000.Narodnaja 25, 180016 Pskov, Russian Federation Telefons: (7) 811 2 465 563


[email protected]

22. Ìenerålkonsulåts Sanktpéterburgå, Krievijas Federåcija 1993. gada martsJuris Audariñß (©enerålkonsuls) 15.05.2000.Vasilevskij ostrov, 10 linija, 11, St. Petersburg, Russian FederationTelefons: (7) 812 327 60 54 Fakss: (7) 812 327 60 52 E-pasts: [email protected]

23. Véstniecîba înas Tautas Republikå 1998. gada jülijsEinars Semanis 03.12.1999.Unit 71, Green Land Garden No 1A Green Land Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing100016, China Telefons: (86) 10 643 338 63 Fakss: (86) 10 643 338 10 E-pasts: [email protected]



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24. Véstniecîba Lietuvas Republikå 1990. gada septembrisMaira Mora 01.09.2000.76 M.K.Çiurlionio Str., 2009 Vilnius, Lithuania Telefons: (370) 5 213 12 60

(370) 5 213 12 20 (Konsulårå noda¬a) (370) 5 213 21 40 (Politiskie jautåjumi)(370) 5 213 11 25 (Ekonomiskie jautåjumi)

Fakss: (370) 5 213 11 30 E-pasts: [email protected]

25. Pårståvniecîba NATO (Zieme¬atlantijas lîguma organizåcijå) 1994. gada oktobrisImants Lie©is 02.01.2000.NATO HQ, Mission of Latvia, B-1110, Brussels, Belgium Telefons: (32) 2 707 28 87


26. Véstniecîba Nîderlandes Karalisté 1998. gada janvårisKårlis Eihenbaums 26.11.1999.Balistraat 88, 2585 XX 's-Gravenhage, The Hague, The Netherlands Telefons: (31) 70 306 39 34 Fakss: (31) 70 306 28 58 E-pasts: [email protected]åvîgais pårståvis îmisko ieroçu aizliegßanas organizåcijå

27. Véstniecîba Norvé©ijas Karalisté 1996. gada oktobrisNormunds Popens 06.06.2000.Bygdoy Allé 76, Post Box 3163 Elisenberg, 0208 Oslo, Norway Telefons: (47) 22 542 280 Fakss: (47) 22 546 426 E-pasts: [email protected] Måjas lapa: http://www.am.gov.lv/oslo

28. Véstniecîba Polijas Republikå 1992. gada decembrisUldis Vîtoliñß 15.07.2002.15-28 Tadeusza Rejtana Str., 02516 Warsaw, Poland Telefons: (48) 22 848 19 47

(48) 22 848 98 05 (Konsulårie jautåjumi)(48) 22 849 25 03 (Militårais ataßejs)

Fakss: (48) 22 848 02 01 E-pasts: [email protected]éjoßais årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks Bulgårijas Republikå un bijußajå DienvidslåvijasRepublikå Ma˚edonijå

29. Véstniecîba Portugåles Republikå 1997. gada decembrisInts Upmacis 04.02.2003.Avenida Miguel Bombarda 36, 5C, 1050-165 Lisbon, Portugal Telefons: (351) 217 815 120 Fakss: (351) 217 963 242 E-pasts: [email protected]



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30. Paståvîgå pårståvniecîba Pasaules tirdzniecîbas organizåcijå 1998. gada decembrisMar©ers Krams (padomnieks) 07.09.2002.137, rue de Lausanne, C.P. 193, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Telefons: (41) 22 738 51 11 Fakss: (41) 22 738 51 71 E-pasts: [email protected]

31. Véstniecîba Somijas Republikå 1991. gada decembrisValdis Krastiñß 01.06.2000.Armfeltintie 10, 00150 Helsinki, Finland Telefons: (358) 9 476 472 44

(358) 9 476 472 33(358) 9 476 472 77(358) 9 476 472 66 (Konsulårie jautåjumi)

Fakss: (358) 9 476 472 88 E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected]

32. Véstniecîba Spånijas Karalisté 1994. gada martsAija Odiña 11.09.2001.c/Alfonso XII 52-1, 28014 Madrid, Spain Telefons: (34) 91 369 13 62


33. Véstniecîba Ukrainå 1992. gada septembrisAndris Vilcåns 08.01.2001.Siçnevogo povstanja 6 B, Kyiv 01901, Ukraine Telefons: (38 044) 573 97 03

(38 044) 490 70 30 (38 044) 490 70 37 (Konsulårå noda¬a)(38 044) 490 70 36 (Komercnoda¬a)

Fakss: (38 044) 490 70 35 (38 044) 290 87 36 (Konsulårå noda¬a)(38 044) 490 70 36 (Komercnoda¬a)

E-pasts: [email protected]@[email protected]@latemb.kiev.ua

Nerezidéjoßais årkårtéjais un pilnvarotais véstnieks AzerbaidΩånas Republikå, Moldovas Republikå,Rumånijå un ‰©iptes Aråbu Republikå

34. Véstniecîba Uzbekistånas Republikå 1992. gada novembrisIgors Apokins (pagaidu pilnvarotais lietvedis) 21.05.2002.6 Murtazajeva Str., 115-117,Tashkent 700000, Uzbekistan Telefons: (998 71) 234 92 13

(998 71) 1 137 22 15 (998 71) 234 24 89 (Konsulårie jautåjumi)

Fakss: (998 71) 120 70 36 E-pasts: [email protected]

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35. Véstniecîba Våcijas Federatîvajå Republikå 1992. gada jülijsMårtiñß Virsis 08.08.2002.Reinerzstr. 40-41, 14193 Berlin, Germany Telefons: (49) 30 82 60 02 22

(49) 30 82 60 02 11 (Konsulårå noda¬a) Fakss: (49) 30 82 60 02 33

(49) 30 82 60 02 44 (Konsulårå noda¬a) E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected]

36. Véstniecîba Zviedrijas Karalisté 1992. februårisArtis Bértulis 25.08.2001.Odengatan 5, Box 19167, 104 32 Stockholm, Sweden Telefons: (46) 8 700 63 00

(46) 8 700 63 02 (Konsulårå noda¬a) Fakss: (46) 8 140 151

(46) 8 144 103 (Konsulårå noda¬a) E-pasts: [email protected]

[email protected]åjas lapa: http://www.stockholm.am.gov.lv

Nerezidéjoßie årkårtéjie un pilnvarotie véstnieki:37. Serbija un Melnkalne

Péteris Vaivars*Brîvîbas bulv. 36, Rîga LV-1395, LatvijaTelefons: (371) 70 16 107 Fakss: (371) 78 28 121

38. Svétais KréslsAlberts Sarkanis*Brîvîbas bulv. 36, Rîga LV-1395, LatvijaTelefons: (371) 70 16 120 Fakss: (371) 78 28 121

39. Turcijas RepublikaIvars Pundurs 06.02.2001.Brîvîbas bulv. 36, Rîga LV-1395, LatvijaTelefons: (371) 70 16 113 Fakss: (371) 78 28 121

* Nav sañemtas akreditåcijas véstules.



84Diplomatic or Consular Mission month and year of opening

1. Embassy to the Republic of Austria October 1992Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary or Head of the Mission (appointment to the post)

Ms Elita Kuzma 14 September 2000Stefan Esders Platz 4, A-1190 Vienna, Austria Telephone: (43) 1 403 31 12 Fax: (43) 1 403 31 12 27 E-mail: [email protected] Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Principality of Liechtenstein, the SlovakRepublic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Swiss Confederation and the Republic of Hungary

2. Embassy to the Republic of Belarus September 1992Mr Egons Neimanis (Charge d’Affaires), 1 February 20006a Doroshevicha Str., Minsk 220013, Belarus Telephone: (375) 172 849 393

(375) 172 847 475 (Consular Section) Fax: (375) 172 847 334 E-mail: [email protected]

3. Consulate in Vitebsk (Republic of Belarus) January 1994Ms Inese Kîna (Consul), 1 July 200027a B.Hmelnickogo Str., 210015 Vitebsk, Belarus Telephone: (375) 212 365 854 Fax: (375) 212 370 140 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

4. Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium February 1992Mr Aivars Groza 28 September 2000158 av. Moliére, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Telephone: (32) 2 344 16 82

(32) 2 344 04 58 Fax: (32) 2 344 74 78 E-mail: [email protected] Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

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5. Embassy to Canada September 1994Mr Atis Sjanîts 17 December 2002280 Albert Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G8, Canada Telephone: (1 613) 238 60 14

(1 613) 238 68 68 (Consular Section) Fax: (1 613) 238 70 44 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] Website: http://www.magma.ca/~latemb/

6. Embassy to the People’s Republic of China July 1998Mr Einars Semanis 3 December 1999Unit 71, Green Land Garden No 1A Green Land Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing100016, China Telephone: (86) 10 643 338 63 Fax: (86) 10 643 338 10 E-mail: [email protected]

7. Permanent Mission to the Council of Europe April 1995Mr Georgs Andrejevs 27 April 199867, Alle de la Robertsau, 67000 Strasbourg, France Telephone: (33) 3 8824 70 80 Fax: (33) 3 8824 70 85 E-mail: [email protected]

8. Embassy to the Czech Republic February 1993Ms Iveta Íulca 1 August 20013 Hradeshinska Str., P.O. Box 54, 10100 Prague, Czech RepublicTelephone: (420) 255 700 881

(420) 255 700 883(420) 255 700 882 (Consular Section)

Fax: (420) 255 700 880 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.prague.am.gov.lvNon-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Croatia

9. Embassy to the Kingdom of Denmark November 1992Mr Indulis Bérziñß 11 April 200317 Rosbaeksvej Str., 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark Telephone: (45) 39 276 000

(45) 39 276 168 Fax: (45) 39 276 173 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

10. Permanent Mission to the European Union February 1992Mr Andris Piebalgs 3 February 1998rue d'Arlon 39-41, P.O. Box 6, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Telephone: (32) 2 282 03 60 Fax: (32) 2 282 03 69 E-mail: [email protected]



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11. Embassy to the Republic of Estonia November 1990Mr Edgars Skuja 16 February 200210 Tõnismägi Str., 10119 Tallinn, Estonia Telephone: (372) 627 78 50

(372) 627 78 66 (Consular Section) Fax: (372) 627 78 55E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

12. Embassy to the Republic of Finland December 1991Mr Valdis Krastiñß 1 June 2000Armfeltintie 10, 00150 Helsinki, Finland Telephone: (358) 9 476 472 44

(358) 9 476 472 33(358) 9 476 472 77(358) 9 476 472 66 (Consular Section)

Fax: (358) 9 476 472 88 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

13. Embassy to the Republic of France December 1991Mr Rolands Lappu˚e 1 January 20036, Villa Said, 75116 Paris, France Telephone: (33) 1 536 458 10

(33) 1 536 458 16 (Consular Section) Fax: (33) 1 536 458 19 E-mail: [email protected] Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganization (UNESCO)*

14. Embassy to the Federal Republic of Germany July 1992Mr Mårtiñß Virsis 8 August 2002Reinerzstr. 40-41, 14193 Berlin, Germany Telephone: (49) 30 82 60 02 22

(49) 30 82 60 02 11 (Consular Section) Fax: (49) 30 82 60 02 33

(49) 30 82 60 02 44 (Consular Section) E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

15. Embassy to the Hellenic Republic February 1998Mr Mårtiñß Låcis 26 July 19999 Irodotou Str., Kolonaki, 10674 Athens, Greece Telephone: (30) 2 10 729 44 83

(30) 2 10 729 44 80 Fax: (30) 2 10 729 44 79 E-mail: [email protected] Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cyprus; Republic of Bosniaand Herzegovina*

16. Embassy to the State of Israel August 1994Mr Jånis Lovniks 20 January 20009 Marmorek Str., Tel Aviv 64254, Israel Telephone: (972) 3 686 9544 Fax: (972) 3 686 9543 E-mail: [email protected]



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17. Embassy to the Italian Republic April 1995Mr Jånis Lüsis 16 September 2002Viale Liegi, 42, 00198 Rome, Italy Telephone: (39) 0 6 884 12 27

(39) 0 6 884 12 29 (39) 0 6 884 12 37 (Consular Section)

Fax: (39) 0 6 884 12 39 E-mail: [email protected]

18. Embassy to the Republic of Lithuania September 1990Ms Maira Mora 1 September 200076 M.K.Çiurlionio Str., 2009 Vilnius, Lithuania Telephone: (370) 5 213 12 60

(370) 5 213 12 20 (Consular Section) (370) 5 213 21 40 (Political Affairs)(370) 5 213 11 25 (Economic Affairs)

Fax: (370) 5 213 11 30 E-mail: [email protected]

19. Liaison Office with NATO Headquarters in Brussels October 1994Mr Imants Lie©is 2 January 2000NATO HQ, Mission of Latvia, B-1110, Brussels, Belgium Telephone: (32) 2 707 28 87

(32) 2 707 28 88 Fax: (32) 2 707 28 89 E-mail: [email protected]

20. Embassy to the Kingdom of the Netherlands January 1998Mr Kårlis Eihenbaums 26 November 1999Balistraat 88, 2585 XX 's-Gravenhage, The Hague, The Netherlands Telephone: (31) 70 306 39 34 Fax: (31) 70 306 28 58 E-mail: [email protected] Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

21. Embassy to the Kingdom of Norway October 1996Mr Normunds Popens 6 June 2000Bygdoy Allé 76, Post Box 3163 Elisenberg, 0208 Oslo, Norway Telephone: (47) 22 542 280 Fax: (47) 22 546 426 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.am.gov.lv/oslo

22. Permanent Mission to the OSCE September 1992Mr Aivars Vovers 10 May 2002Stefan Esders Platz 4, A-1190 Vienna, Austria Telephone: (431) 328 72 90

(431) 328 72 90 12 (Secretary) Fax: (431) 403 31 12 27 E-mail: [email protected] Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia



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23. Embassy to the Republic of Poland December 1992Mr Uldis Vîtoliñß 15 July 200215-28 Tadeusza Rejtana Str., 02516 Warsaw, Poland Telephone: (48) 22 848 19 47

(48) 22 848 98 05 (Consular Section)(48) 22 849 25 03 (Military Attache)

Fax: (48) 22 848 02 01 E-mail: [email protected] Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Bulgaria and the FormerYugoslav Republic of Macedonia

24. Embassy to the Portuguese Republic December 1997Mr Ints Upmacis 4 February 2003 Avenida Miguel Bombarda 36, 5C, 1050-165 Lisbon, Portugal Telephone: (351) 217 815 120 Fax: (351) 217 963 242 E-mail: [email protected]

25. Embassy to the Russian Federation January 1991Mr Normans Penke 12 September 20013 Chapligina Str., 105062 Moscow, Russian Federation Telephone: (7) 095 925 27 03

(7) 095 924 88 86 (7) 095 925 27 07 (Consular Section - answering machine)(7) 095 923 87 72 (Consular Section)

Fax: (7) 095 923 92 95 (7) 095 923 72 25 (Consular Section)

E-mail: [email protected]@[email protected]

26. Consulate in Pskov (Russian Federation) August 1993Mr Artürs Leicis (Consul), 12 November 2000Narodnaja 25, 180016 Pskov, Russian Federation Telephone: (7) 811 2 465 563


[email protected]

27. Consulate General in St.Petersburg (Russian Federation) March 1993Mr Juris Audariñß (Consul General), 15 May 2000Vasilevskij ostrov, 10 linija, 11, St. Petersburg, Russian FederationTelephone: (7) 812 327 60 54 Fax: (7) 812 327 60 52 E-mail: [email protected]

28. Embassy to the Kingdom of Spain March 1994Ms Aija Odiña 11 September 2001c/Alfonso XII 52-1, 28014 Madrid, Spain Telephone: (34) 91 369 13 62




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29. Embassy to the Kingdom of Sweden February 1992Mr Artis Bértulis 25 August 2001Odengatan 5, Box 19167, 104 32 Stockholm, Sweden Telephone: (46) 8 700 63 00

(46) 8 700 63 02 (Consular Section) Fax: (46) 8 140 151

(46) 8 144 103 (Consular Section) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.stockholm.am.gov.lv/en/

30. Embassy to Ukraine September 1992Mr Andris Vilcåns 8 January 2001Siçnevogo povstanja 6 B, Kyiv 01901, Ukraine Telephone: (38 044) 573 97 03

(38 044) 490 70 30 (38 044) 490 70 37 (Consular Section)(38 044) 490 70 36 (Commercial Section)

Fax: (38 044) 490 70 35 (38 044) 290 87 36 (Consular Section)(38 044) 490 70 36 (Commercial Section)

E-mail: [email protected]@[email protected]@latemb.kiev.ua

Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Azerbaijani Republic, the Republic ofMoldova, Romania and the Arab Republic of Egypt

31. Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, USA December 1991Mr Gints Jegermanis 22 October 2001333 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022, U.S.A.Telephone: (1) 212 838 88 77


32. Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland January 1993Mr Jånis Kårkliñß 14 August 2000137, rue de Lausanne, C.P. 193, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Telephone: (41) 22 738 51 11 Fax: (41) 22 738 51 71 E-mail: [email protected]

33. Embassy to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland August 1990Mr Jånis Dripe 4 October 200245 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5LR, UK Telephone: (44) 20 731 200 40

(44) 20 731 201 25 (Consular Section) Fax: (44) 20 731 200 42 E-mail: [email protected]

34. Embassy to the United States of America October 1991Mr Aivis Ronis 24 March 20004325 Seventeenth Str., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20011, U.S.A. Telephone: (1) 202 726 82 13

(1) 202 726 82 14 Fax: (1) 202 726 67 85 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.latvia-usa.org/Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Mexican States



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35. Embassy to the Republic of Uzbekistan November 1992Mr Igors Apokins (Charge d'Affaires ad interim), 21 May 20026 Murtazajeva Str., 115-117,Tashkent 700000, UzbekistanTelephone: (998 71) 234 92 13

(998 71) 1 137 22 15 (998 71) 234 24 89 (Consular Section)

Fax: (998 71) 120 70 36 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

36. Permanent Mission to the WTO December 1998Mr Mar©ers Krams (Counsellor), 7 September 2002137, rue de Lausanne, C.P. 193, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Telephone: (41) 22 738 51 11 Fax: (41) 22 738 51 71 E-mail: [email protected]

Non-resident Ambassadors:37. The Holy See

Mr Alberts Sarkanis*Brîvîbas bulv. 36, Riga LV-1395, LatviaTelephone: (371) 70 16 120 Fax: (371) 78 28 121

38. Serbia and MontenegroMr Péteris Vaivars*Brîvîbas bulv. 36, Riga LV-1395, LatviaTelephone: (371) 70 16 107 Fax: (371) 78 28 121

39. Republic of TurkeyMr Ivars Pundurs 06.02.2001.Brîvîbas bulv. 36, Riga LV-1395, LatviaTelephone: (371) 70 16 113 Fax: (371) 78 28 121

* Accreditation pending.



91Argentine Republic / Argentînå

Ms Mirdza Restbergs de Zalts, 1997Letonia 1112, (1663) San Miguel, Prov.Bs.As., Argentina Telephone: (54) 11 4664 25 06 Fax: (54) 11 4664 25 06 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Commonwealth of Australia / AustrålijåSouth Australia, Adelaide

Mr Francis Péteris Svilåns, 19978 Barr-Smith Street, Tusmore, S.A., 5064, Australia Telephone: (61) 8 8333 3123 Fax: (61) 8 8333 3227 E-mail: [email protected]

New South Wales, QueenslandMr Jånis Daliñß, 2002P.O. Box 457, Strathfield, 2135, NSW, Australia Telephone: (61) 2 974 459 81 Fax: (61) 2 974 760 55 E-mail: [email protected]

AustraliaMr Emîls Déliñß, 1992Honorary Consul-GeneralP.O. Box 23 Kew, Vic. 3101, Australia Telephone: (61) 3 949 969 20 Fax: (61) 3 949 970 08 E-mail: [email protected]

AustraliaMr Jånis Roberts Déliñß, 1992Vice-ConsulP.O. Box 23 Kew, Vic. 3101, Australia Telephone: (61) 3 949 969 20 Fax: (61) 3 949 970 08 E-mail: [email protected]

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Republic of Austria / AustrijåSalzburg

Dr Karl Winding, 1998Guggenbichlerstrasse 20 (im Diakonie-Zentrum), A-5026 Salzburg, AustriaTelephone/Fax: (43) 662 638 59 27E-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom of Belgium / Be¬©ijåAntwerp

Mr Walter Robert Magdalena van Mechelen, 1992Keizerstraat 13, B-2000, Antwerp, BelgiumTelephone: (32) 3 205 04 11Fax: (32) 3 205 04 83E-mail: [email protected]

WalloonDr Daniel Fernand Vanhoff, 2001154, Voie de Liege B-4053 Chaudfontaine, BelgiumTelephone: (32) 4 365 97 87Fax: (32) 4 365 55 35E-mail: [email protected]

Brussels, Flanders (except Antwerp)Mr Niels Dahlmann, 200022 Avenue Isidore Gerard, B-1160, Brussels, BelgiumTelephone: (32) 2 762 56 25Fax: (32) 2 772 34 55 E-mail: [email protected]

Federative Republic of Brazil / BrazîlijåSão Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná

Mr Jånis Grimbergs, 1993Rua Jacques Felix 586, Ap.12, 04509-002 S„o Paulo, Brazil Telephone: (55) 11 822 06 87 Fax: (55) 11 822 31 59 E-mail: [email protected]

Canada / KanådåBritish Columbia

Mr Cedric Steele, 2002402-1208 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3B9, Canada Telephone: (1) 250 388 62 58 Fax: (1) 250 383 33 86 E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Chile / ÇîléMr Carlos Parra Merino, 1996Edificio Rio Calle Calle, La Concepcion 81, Ofician 1705, Providencia, Santiago de Chile Telephone: (56) 2 235 55 50 Fax: (56) 2 235 00 22 E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Cyprus / KipråCyprus

Mr Adonis Papadopoulos, 1993Honorary Consul-General 3, Thalia Str., P.O. Box 53253, Limassol 3301, CyprusTelephone: (357) 258 403 00Fax: (357) 255 692 85E-mail: [email protected]



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PaphosDr George Prodromou, 200116, Iasonos Str., P.O. Box 61008, CY8130, K.Pafos, CyprusTelephone: (357) 262 220 00Fax: (357) 262 223 33E-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom of Denmark / DånijåBornholm

Mr Bent Bornoe Kofoed, 1993B.H. Skibsradio ApS, Vaerftsvej 6, 3730 Nexo, Bornholm, DenmarkTelephone: (45) 564 928 43Fax: (45) 564 944 12

Jylland, FynMr Frank Uhrenholt, 1996Odensevej 11, DK 5500 Middelfart, DenmarkTelephone: (45) 644 140 41Fax: (45) 644 138 27

Dominican Republic / Dominikånas RepublikåMr Pedro Teófilo Lama Hache , 2002Av.27 Febrero No. 422-A, Edificio Comerical Fila, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Telephone: (1 809) 566 36 46, extension 102 Fax: (1 809) 472 39 81 E-mail: [email protected]

Arab Republic of Egypt / ‰©iptéMr Saad El Aguizy, 199522 bDr.Taha Hussein Str., Zamalek, Cairo, EgyptTelephone: (20) 2 738 05 14

(20) 2 738 02 73Fax: (20) 2 736 52 69E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Finland / SomijåUusimaa

Mr Bob Erik Gabriel Biaudet, 1993Messeniukatu 11 A 31, 00250 Helsinki, FinlandTelephone: (358) 9 587 47 67Fax: (358) 9 587 118 97

AlandMr Sture Carlson, 1998Strandgatan 6, 22100 Marienhamn, Aland, FinlandTelephone: (358) 18 25 800Fax: (358) 18 25 816

OuluMr Heikki Aukusti Lantto, 1998Virmantie 7, 90830 Haukipudas, FinlandTelephone: (358) 40 748 47 57Fax: (358) 40 784 31 47

SatakuntaMr Tapio Aho, 2002Haravakuja 3, 00840 Helsinki, FinlandTelephone: (385) 505 611 511E-mail: [email protected]



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KymenlaaksoMr Kai Holmberg, 2003Tymiehenkatu 4 A 1, 48100 Kotka, FinlandE-mail: [email protected]

Republic of France / FrancijåNord-Pas-de-Calais

Mr Alain Mesnil, 1997“Les Glycines”, 62340 Campagne-les-Guines, FranceTelephone: (33) 3 21 46 85 36;

(33) 3 21 35 13 63Fax: (33) 3 21 35 13 63E-mail: [email protected]

Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’AzurMr Jean de Pelissot, 1996570, avenue de Mazargues, 13008 Marseille, FranceTelephone: (33) 4 91 22 72 32e-meil: [email protected]

Ain, Ardeche, Drôme, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie, Haute-SavoieMr Alain Pelfrene, 20005, avenue Louis-Momet, 69260 Charbonnié-les-Bains, FranceTelephone: (33) 4 72 38 04 05Fax: (33) 4 78 34 16 10E-mail: [email protected]

Lorraine (Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosge)Ms Claire Gauthrot, 2001Place d’Alliance, 2 bis, rue Girardet, 54000 Nancy, FranceTelephone: (33) 3 83 19 20 44Fax: (33) 3 83 19 20 41E-mail: [email protected]

Aquitaine (Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne), Pyrenees Atlantiques)Mr Baudouin Thiry, 200130, avenue de Mirmont, 33200 Bordeaux, FranceTelephone: (33) 5 56 08 25 77Fax: (33) 5 56 08 52 24E-mail: [email protected]

Georgia / GruzijaMs Regina Jakobidze, 199717, R.Tabukashvili Str., Tbilisi, 380008, GeorgiaTelephone: (995) 32 995 197Fax: (995) 32 933 335E-mail: [email protected]

Federal Republic of Germany / VåcijaMecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schleswig-Holstein

Dr. rer. pol. Fritz Schulze, 1993Falkenstrasse 31, 23564 Lübeck, GermanyTelephone: (49) 451 799 81 80Fax: (49) 451 799 81 88

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-PfalzProf. Dr. Ing. habil. Bruno O.Braun, 1993Vogelsanger Weg 6, 40470 Düsseldorf, GermanyTelephone: (49) 211 635 42 71Fax: (49) 211 635 42 77



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BayernDr Dietrich Wolf, 1997Brienner Strasse 20, 80333 München, GermanyTelephone: (49) 89 217 110 70Fax: (49) 89 217 110 74

Baden-WurttembergMr Helmut Werner Sigloch, 2001Oberamteistrasse 20, 74653 Künzelsau, GermanyTelephone: (49) 7940 982 431Fax: (49) 7940 982 433

HamburgDr Sabine Sommerkamp-Homann, 1997Neuer Wall 72, 20354 Hamburg, GermanyTelephone: (49) 40 365 533Fax: (49) 40 369 656 56

Hellenic Republic / Grie˚ijåPiraeus

Mr Antonios Halaris, 200124 Akti Posidonos, 18531 Piraeus, GreeceTelephone: (30) 10 412 31 38Fax: (30) 10 413 75 97

Macedonia-ThraceMr Agisilaos Kynigopoulos, 200134 Mitropoleos, 546 23 Thessaloniki, GreeceTelephone: (30) 31 277 463

(91) 116 111 471Fax: (30) 31 277 623 E-mail: [email protected]

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region / Honkongas Speciålais administratîvais rajons, TRMr Roger King, 200233/F Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (S.A.R.), ChinaTelephone/Fax: (852) 283 335 01E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Hungary / UngårijåMrs Gunta Medne, 200112 Nagymezı str., 1065 Budapest, HungaryTelephone: (361) 32 207 89Telephone/Fax: (361) 32 176 76E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Iceland / IslandéReykjavik

Mr Jon Snorrason, 1996Stigahlid 76, 105 Reykjavik, IcelandTelephone: (354) 525 31 08Fax: (354) 525 32 30

Republic of India / IndijåMr Sudhir Choudhrie, 1992Honorary Consul-General48/11 Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, India Telephone: (91) 112 611 29 31Fax: (91) 112 611 37 53



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Ireland / ÈrijåMr George McCullagh, 1996“Ona Clearday”, Ballyedmonduff Road, Kilternan County, Dublin, IrelandTelephone: (353) 1 295 41 82Fax: (353) 1 618 55 00

State of Israel / IzraélåMs Sara Allalouf, 19976 Engel Str., Telaviv 65224, IsraelTelephone: (972) 3 564 02 02Fax: (972) 3 566 00 65

Italian Republic / ItålijåPuglia, Calabria, Basilicata, Molise

Dott Canio Trione, 2002Via Dante Alighieri 166, 70121 Bari, ItalyTelephone: (39) 080 5\24 28 81Fax: (39) 080 528 38 70E-mail: [email protected]

SiciliaDott. Prof. Francesco Bambina, 2001Corso Tukory 8, 90134 Palermo, ItalyTelephone /Fax: (39) 09 245 057 44E-mail: [email protected]

Friuli-Venezia GiuliaDott Roberto Comelli, 2000Corso Italia 21, 34122 Trieste, ItalyTelephone: (39) 040 347 22 48Fax: (39) 040 347 30 95E-mail: [email protected]

ToscanaDott Niccolo Rositani, 1996Via Suor Maria Celeste 1, 50125 Firenze, ItalyTelephone: (39) 055 224 597Fax: (39) 055 222 090E-mail: [email protected]

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan / JordånijåMr Khaled Khalil Miqdadi, 200026 Methcal Al Fayez Str., P.O. Box 710579, Amman 11171, JordanTelephone: (962) 6 461 08 81 Fax: (962) 6 461 19 71

(962) 6 461 15 89E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Kazakhstan / KazahstånåMr Arnis Austrums, 199815, Republic Square, Office 524 - 523, 480013 Almaty, Republic of KazakhstanTelephone: (7) 327 263 06 66;




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Kyrgyz Republic / KirgizstånåMr Arstanbek Tazabekov, 199789, Shopokova Str., Bishkek 7020021, Kyrgyz RepublicTelephone: (996) 312 284 375;

(996) 312 284 659Fax: (996) 312 284 667E-mail: [email protected]

Lebanese Republic / LibånåMr Renno Gerard, 2000DBAYEH, Main Rd, Akilian Bldg 1st floor, Beirut, LebanonPostal address: Jal el Dib 60-190, 70078 Antelias, Beirut, LebanonTelephone: (961) 44 164 10Fax: (961) 44 164 13E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Lithuania / LietuvåKlaipeda

Mr Prancißkas Jurgutis, 2001Smelties Pylimo gatve 6, Klaipeda, LT-5800, LietuvaTelephone: (370) 6 366 655Fax: (370) 6 340 386E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Malta / MaltåNot. Dr. Mark Anthony Sammut, LL. D, 200111 Triq il-Parrocca, Haz-Zebbug ZBG 02, MaltaTelephone: (356) 21 462 930Fax: (356) 21 462 436E-mail: [email protected]

United Mexican States / MeksikåMs Beatrise Åboltiña-Trueblood, 1993Paseo del Rio 120, Chimalistac, 01070 Mexico Telephone: (52) 5 662 94 80 Fax: (52) 5 662 03 55 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Kingdom of the Netherlands / NîderlandéNoordholland, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht, Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, Flevoland (West)

Mr Hendrik Johannes van de Roemer, 2000Atjehweg 7, NL-2202 AM Noordwijk, The NetherlandsTelephone: (31) 071 361 23 35Fax: (31) 071 364 85 09E-mail: [email protected]

Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Flevoland (East), Overijssel, Gelderlan, LimburgMr Jan Schuur, 1995Achterste Erm 20, 7843 TC Erm/Drenthe, The NetherlandsTelephone: (31) 591 564 340Fax: (31) 591 564 340E-mail: [email protected]



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New Zealand / JaunzélandéMr Emîls Déliñß, 1993Honorary Consul-GeneralP.O. Box 23 Kew, Vic. 3101, Australia Telephone: (61) 3 949 969 20 Fax: (61) 3 949 970 08 E-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom of Norway / Norvé©ijåKristiansand

Mr Erling Johansen, 1994Vestre Strandgate 29, P.O. Box 57, 4601 Kristiansand, NorwayTelephone: (47) 38 025 190

(47) 22 412 010Fax: (47) 38 025 414

(47) 22 412 004E-mail: [email protected]

BergenMr Jostein Alvheim, 1996Strandkaien 16, 5013 Bergen, NorwayTelephone: (47) 55 320 440

(47) 55 364 820Fax: (47) 55 234 113

(47) 55 364 836E-mail: [email protected]

OsloMr Arvid Grundekjøn, 1992Honorary Consul-GeneralBeddingen 8, Aker Brygge, P.O.Box 1583 Vika, 0118 Oslo, NorwayTelephone: (47) 22 014 200Fax: (47) 22 014 374E-mail: [email protected]

RogalandMr Helge Wiig, 1996Strandgaten 15, 4300 Sandnes, NorwayTelephone: (47) 51 669 960 Fax: (47) 51 669 961E-mail: [email protected]

Trondheim, So/r-Tro/ndelag, No/rd-Tro/ndelagMr Ole Birger Giæver, 2002Verfsgaten 4, P.O.Box 2250, 7412 Trondheim, NorwayTelephone: (47) 73 994 300 Fax: (47) 73 994 310E-mail: [email protected]

Islamic Republic of Pakistan / PakistånåMr Majid Sultan Khwaja, 19976-B, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S. Sharah-e-Faisal, Karachi, 75400 PakistanTelephone: (92) 21 454 84 03-5Fax: (92) 21 454 84 06E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of the Philippines / FilipînåsMr Robert Lim Joseph, 19942253 Aurora Blvd. (Tramo), Pasay City, Metro Manila, The PhilippinesTelephone: (63) 833 25 51/52-55Fax: (63) 833 23 58E-mail: [email protected]



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Republic of Poland / PolijåSla‚skie, Mal-polskie, Podkarpackie

Mr Tadeusz Biedzki, 2000Ul. Staromiejska 4, 40-013 Katowice, PolandTelephone: (48) 32 253 90 04E-mail [email protected]

Wielkopolskie, Lubuskie, Zachodnio-pomorskieMr Andrzej Wojda, 2000Ul. Wroclawska 6, 61 – 837 Poznan, PolandTelephone: (48) 61 853 11 06

L- ódzkie, Opolskie, Katowice, Dolnosta,skieMr Wladyslaw Walter Kotaba, 1999Al.Tadeusza Kosciuszki 35, 90-418 Lodz, PolandTelephone: (48) 42 633 97 68E-mail: [email protected]

Gdansk, Elbla,g, Sl-upsk, OlsztynMr Krzysztof Figel, 1994Ul. Ogarna 99/100, 80/826 Gdansk, PolandTelephone: (48) 58 305 92 85Fax: (48) 58 305 92 84

Portuguese Republic / PortugåléPorto

Mr Augusto Ferreira Machado, 2001Rue do Calvário 562, Sandim, Vila Nova de Gaia, PortugalTelephone: (351) 22 76 33 013Fax: (351) 22 61 67 315

Republic of San Marino / SanmarinoDott Niccolo Rositani, 2002Via Suor Maria Celeste 1, 50125 Firenze, ItalyTelephone: (39) 055 224 597Fax: (39) 055 222 090E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Singapore / SingapüråMs Rita V.Skuja-Steele, 199310-29 Grand Tower, 27 Moulmein Rise, Singapore 308 140Telephone: (65) 625 665 97Fax: (65) 625 613 59E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of South Africa / DienvidåfrikåDr Hanoch Neishlos, 20004 Lafayette, 39 Harrow Road, Sandhurst, Sandton 2196, South AfricaTelephone: (27) 117 839 442Fax: (27) 117 839 450E-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom of Spain / SpånijåBarcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida, Huesca, Zaragoza, Teruel, Islas Baleares

Mr Bonaventura Bajet Royo, 2000Avda. Diagonal 490, 2 - 2, 08008 Barcelona, SpainTelephone: (34) 93 416 00 44Fax: (34) 93 416 14 97



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Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la PlanaMr Francisco Martinez Taberner, 2001Mortin 14, 10 E, 46002 Valencia, SpainTelephone: (34) 96 351 96 48Fax: (34) 96 352 28 79

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka / ÍrilankåMr Thomas Daetwyler, 2001No 7, Upper Chatham Str., Baurs' Building, P.O.Box 11, Colombo 1, Sri LankaTelephone: (94) 1 385 660-1Fax: (94) 1 448 382E-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom of Sweden / ZviedrijåGotland

Mr Fjalars M. Linge, 1998Magasins gatan 7, S-62158 Visby, Gotland, SwedenTelephone: (46) 498 27 73 70

GöteborgMr Robert Rydingstam, 1993Massans gatan 18, P.O. Box 5253, S-402 25 Göteborg, SwedenPostal address: Hamngatan 23, S-44030 Marstrand, Sweden Telephone: (46) 705 860 606Fax: (46) 30 360 827 E-mail: [email protected]

SödermanlandMr Stig Thorsson, 1997Riddargatan 3 B, 5tr, S-11435 Stockholm, SwedenTelephone: (46) 8 611 25 29Fax: (46) 8 611 25 29E-mail: [email protected]

Ska°neMr Ingemar Nilsson, 1998Jöns Lärares grand 4, S-23935 Skanör, Sweden Telephone: (46) 40 690 24 00 Fax: (46) 40 611 86 09 E-mail: [email protected]

KalmarMr Andris Nolendorfs, 2002Karlagatan 4, S-38282 Nybro, SwedenTelephone: (46) 481 157 83E-mail: [email protected]

Syrian Arab Republic / SîrijåMr Nihad Zabadneh, 2001No 30/1, 1st floor, Al Kudci Bldg, Hejaz, Sadallah Al.Jabiri Str., P.O.Box 2522,Damascus, SyriaTelephone: (963) 11 224 4221

(963) 11 221 2462Fax: (963) 11 245 1321E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]



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Kingdom of Thailand / TaizeméMr Prasong Chongratanankul, 1995113/13 Suriwong Rd., 10500 Bangkok, Thailand Telephone: (66) 2 237 35 85Fax: (66) 2 237 35 89

Republic of Turkey / TurciåMr Ahmet Arbatli, 1998Baßdat Caddesi No.367/7, Erenköy, Istanbul, TurkeyTelephone: (90) 216 302 50 42


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland / Apvienotajå KaralistéWales

Mr Andris Tauriñß, 2002Lulworth House, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5NP, Wales, United KingdomTelephone: (44) 1873 857 177Fax: (44) 1873 852 630E-mail: [email protected]

United States of America / ASVNew York

Mrs Gerta Feigina, 2002200 West 79th Street, Apt. #6E, New York, New York 10024, USATelephone: (1) 212 496 22 95

OhioMr. Kårlis Íteinmanis, 2002251 Sunny Acres Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255, USA Telephone: (1) 513 983 43 49 Fax: (1) 513 983 87 68 E-mail: [email protected]

Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New MexicoMr Stephen P.Payne, 20002825 Wilcrest Drive Suite 530, Houston, TX 77042, USA Telephone: (1) 713 888 04 04 Fax: (1) 713 952 11 10 E-mail: [email protected]

CaliforniaMr Alfréds Raisters, 19963013 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, California CA 90274, USA Telephone: (1) 310 377 17 84 Fax: (1) 310 377 52 35 E-mail: [email protected]

Republic of Venezuela / VenecuélåMs Irene Sadde, 1999Ave. Principal, Qta. Rancho Grande, Country Club, Caracas 1062, Venezuela Postal address: c/o Pakmail E-10022, P.O. Box 025304, Miami, FL 33102-5304, USA Telephone: (58) 212 265 22 14 Fax: (58) 212 242 71 36 E-mail: [email protected]

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106

Grie

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Gre

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Krie

vija

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sia

Latv

ijas

Rep

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as v

aldî

bas

un K

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jas

Fede

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jas

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u va

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ijas

Rep

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as v

aldî

bas

un N

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land

es K

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enoß

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Em

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4.06

.200

2 (9

0)10

.04.

2002

(MK

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.05.

2002

27.0

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02

Rum

ånija

Rom

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Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as u

n R

umån

ijas

konv

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ja p

ar n

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ubul

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nod

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uz

ienå

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kapi

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nod

ok¬ie

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ntio

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Rom

ania

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idan

ceof

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2 (9

9)20

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2000

2(S

aeim

a)25

.03.

2002

28.1

1.20

02

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un R

umån

ijas

vald

îbas

lîgu

ms

par

abpu

séju

vîzu

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atce

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men

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2 (1

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02.0

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02(M

K, C

M)

05.0

7.20

0205

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2002

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un R

umån

ijas

vald

îbas

lîgu

ms

par

pers

onu

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ßanu

Agr

eem

ent

betw

een

the

Gov

ernm

ent

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he R

epub

lic o

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tvia

and

the

Gov

ernm

ent

of R

oman

ia o

n th

e R

eadm

issi

on o

f P

erso

ns

—02

.07.

2002

(MK

, CM

)05

.07.

2002

—

Slo

våki

jaS

lova

kR

epub

lic

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as u

n S

lovå

kija

s R

epub

likas

brîv

ås t

irdzn

iecî

bas

lîgum

aA

pvie

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s ko

mite

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lém

ums

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ia a

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lova

k R

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lic

LV, 1

3.11

.200

2 (1

65)

31.1

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02(S

aeim

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.07.

2002

01.0

1.20

03

Slo

véni

jaS

love

nia

Latv

ijas

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ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un S

lové

nija

s R

epub

likas

val

dîba

s ko

nven

cija

par

nodo

k¬u

dubu

ltås

uzlik

ßana

s un

nod

ok¬u

nem

akså

ßana

s no

vérß

anu

attie

cîbå

uz

ienå

kum

a un

kap

itåla

nod

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Rep

ublic

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veni

a fo

r th

e A

void

ance

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the

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apita

l

LV, 0

8.11

.200

2 (1

63)

24.1

0.20

02(S

aeim

a)17

.04.

2002

18.1

1.20

02

Val

sts

Cou

ntry

Nos

auku

ms

Title

P

ublic

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Pub

lishe

d

Rat

ifikå

cija

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cept

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109

Som

ijaFi

nlan

d

Gro

zîju

ms

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un S

omija

s R

epub

likas

val

dîba

slîg

umå

par

vîzu

atc

elßa

nuA

men

dmen

t to

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Agr

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een

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he R

epub

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fLa

tvia

and

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Gov

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lic o

f Fi

nlan

d co

ncer

ning

the

Abo

litio

n of

Vis

a

LV, 1

4.06

.200

2 (9

0)17

.04.

2002

(MK

, CM

)29

.04.

2002

02.0

5.20

02

Íve

ice

Sw

itzer

land

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un Í

veic

es F

eder

ålås

Pad

omes

kon

venc

ija p

arno

dok¬

u du

bultå

s uz

likßa

nas

nové

rßan

u at

tiecî

bå u

z ie

nåku

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un k

apitå

lano

dok¬

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vent

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iss

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1.06

.200

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4)13

.06.

2002

(Sae

ima)

31.0

1.20

02—

Gro

zîju

mi L

atvi

jas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un Í

veic

es F

eder

ålås

Pad

omes

lîgum

å pa

r ab

pusé

ju v

îzu

reΩî

ma

atce

lßan

u A

men

dmen

ts to

the

Agr

eem

ent b

etw

een

the

Gov

ernm

ent o

f the

Rep

ublic

of

Latv

ia a

nd th

e S

wis

s Fe

dera

l Cou

ncil

on M

utua

l Abo

litio

n of

Vis

as

LV, 0

9.07

.200

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02)

22.0

5.20

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K, C

M)

19.0

6.20

0201

.07.

2002

Ung

årija

Hun

garia

Gro

zîju

mi L

atvi

jas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un U

ngår

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

lîgum

å pa

r sa

vsta

rpéj

u at

teik

ßano

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vîz

åmA

men

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ts t

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gree

men

t be

twee

n th

e G

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t of

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ia a

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ual

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a

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6.09

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06.0

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K, C

M)

14.0

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0222

.09.

2002

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as u

n U

ngår

ijas

Rep

ublik

as b

rîvås

tird

znie

cîba

s lîg

uma

papi

ldpr

otok

ols

Nr

2A

dditi

onal

Pro

toco

l No.

2 to

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Fre

e Tr

ade

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ent

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the

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ublic

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ia a

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he R

epub

lic o

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unga

ry

LV, 2

8.12

.200

2 (1

89)

19.1

2.20

02(S

aeim

a)29

.10.

2002

—

Uzb

ekis

tåna

Uzb

ekis

tan

Latv

ijas

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ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un U

zbek

istå

nas

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ublik

as v

aldî

bas

vien

oßan

ås p

ar s

adar

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cîñ

å pr

et o

rgan

izét

o no

zied

zîbu

, ter

oris

mu,

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ielu

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ubst

ance

s an

d P

recu

rsor

s

—11

.06.

2002

(MK

, CM

)17

.06.

2002

—

Val

sts

Cou

ntry

Nos

auku

ms

Title

P

ublic

éts

Pub

lishe

d

Rat

ifikå

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cept

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aR

atifi

catio

n,ac

cept

ance

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légß

ana

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natu

reS

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ntry

into

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ce



110



110

Våc

ijaG

erm

any

Latv

ijas

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ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un V

åcija

s Fe

dera

tîvås

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

lîgum

s pa

r ab

pusé

ju a

kadé

mis

ko s

tudi

ju la

ika

un b

eigß

anas

dok

umen

tuat

zîßa

nu a

ugst

åkås

izgl

îtîba

s jo

må

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eem

ent

betw

een

the

Gov

ernm

ent

of t

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and

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Gov

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al R

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lic o

f G

erm

any

on M

utua

l Rec

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tion

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mic

Stu

dy H

ours

and

Gra

duat

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umen

ts in

the

Fie

ld o

f H

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rE

duca

tion

—12

.12.

2001

(MK

, CM

)12

.06.

2002

—

Zvi

edrij

aS

wed

en

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un Z

vied

rijas

Kar

alis

tes

vald

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lîgu

ms

par

attîs

tîbu,

sad

arbî

bu u

n te

hnis

ko p

alîd

zîbu

tie

slie

tu u

n ie

kßlie

tu jo

må

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eem

ent

betw

een

the

Gov

ernm

ent

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he R

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lic o

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tvia

and

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Gov

ernm

ent

of t

he K

ingd

om o

f S

wed

en o

n D

evel

opm

ent,

Coo

pera

tion

and

Tech

nica

l Ass

ista

nce

in t

he A

rea

of J

ustic

e an

d H

ome

Affa

irs

LV, 2

8.02

.200

2 (3

3)29

.01.

2002

(MK

, CM

)31

.01.

2002

31.0

1.20

02

Latv

ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un Z

vied

rijas

Kar

alis

tes

vald

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par

klas

ificé

tas

info

rmåc

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aizs

ardz

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eem

ent

betw

een

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once

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e P

rote

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ssifi

ed In

form

atio

n

LV, 1

9.03

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3)14

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2000

(MK

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.02.

2002

11.0

2.20

02

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ijas

Rep

ublik

as v

aldî

bas

un Z

vied

rijas

Kar

alis

tes

vald

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lîgu

ms

par

sada

rbîb

u år

kårt

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situ

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2002

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Starptautiskie daudzpuséjie lîgumi

International multilateral treaties



112

25.0

8.19

24

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rpta

utis

kå k

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ncija

par

daΩ

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30.0

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01.0

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71

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17.1

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71

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ANO – Apvienoto Nåciju organizåcijaANAP – ANO Attîstîbas programmaASV – Amerikas Savienotås ValstisATA – Atlantic Treaty AssociationBA – Baltijas Asambleja, Baltic AssemblyBATA – Baltic Atlantic Treaty Association BCM – Baltic Council of MinistersBJVP – Baltijas jüras valstu padomeBMP – Baltijas Ministru padomeCBSS – Council of the Baltic Sea StatesCFE – Conventional Forces in EuropeCFSP – Common Foreign and Security PolicyCIS – Commonwealth of Independent StatesDICB – EDSO Demokråtisko institüciju un cilvéktiesîbu birojsEAPC – Euro–Atlantic Partnership CouncilEAPP – Eiroatlantiskås Partnerîbas padomeEATA – Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association ECRI – European Commission against Racism andIntoleranceECT – Eiropas Cilvéktiesîbu tiesaEDAP – Eiropas droßîbas un aizsardzîbas politikaEDSO – Eiropas droßîbas un sadarbîbas organizåcijaEK – Eiropas Komisija vai Eiropas KopienaEP – Eiropas Padome vai Eiropas ParlamentsEPPA – Eiropas Padomes Parlamentårå asamblejaES – Eiropas SavienîbaESAO – Ekonomiskås sadarbîbas un attîstîbas organizåcijaESDP – European Security and Defence PolicyEU – European UnionFICIL – Foreign Investors Council in LatviaGDP – Gross Domestic ProductÌA – Ìenerålå asamblejaHQ – HeadquartersIFRI – Francijas Starptautisko attiecîbu institütsIKP – iekßzemes kopproduktsKEDAP – Kopéjå Eiropas droßîbas un aizsardzîbas politikaTR – înas Tautas RepublikaLATA – Lithuanian Atlantic Treaty Association LATO – Latvijas Transatlantiskå organizåcija

LEED – OECD Local Economic and EmploymentDevelopmentLR – Latvijas RepublikaMAP – Membership Action PlanMFA – Ministry of Foreign AffairsMK – Ministru kabinetsMP – Ministru padomeNAC – North Atlantic Council NAF – National Armed ForcesNATO – North Atlantic Treaty OrganisationNBS – Nacionålie bruñotie spékiNEI – Northern European Initiative NGO – non–governmental organisationNVO – nevalstiskå organizåcijaNVS – Neatkarîgo valstu savienîbaODIHR – OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and HumanRightsOECD – Organisation for Economic Co–operation andDevelopmentOSCE – Organisation for Security and Co–operation inEuropePACE – Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of EuropePBLA – Pasaules Brîvo latvießu apvienîbaPfP – Partnership for PeacePTO – Pasaules tirdzniecîbas organizåcijaSACEUR – NATO Supreme Allied Commander EuropeSVK – starpvaldîbu komisijaUK – United KingdomUN – United Nations OrganisationUNDP – United Nations Development ProgrammeUNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific andCultural OrganisationUS – United StatesVFR – Våcijas Federatîvå RepublikaV10 – “Vi¬ñas desmitnieka” grupas NATO kandidåtvalstis,“Vilnius ten” group NATO aspirant countries WFFL – World Federation of Free LatviansWIPO – World Intellectual Property Organisation WTO – World Trade Organisation

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