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Foreign relations of Latvia

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riga

Template:Politics of Latvia The foreign relations of Latvia are primarily managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The modern Republic of Latvia considers itself a continuation of the 1918–1940 Latvian state. After declaring the restoration of full independence on August 21, 1991, Latvia joined the United Nations on September 17, 1991, and has since become a signatory to numerous UN organizations and international agreements.

Latvia actively pursues deeper integration and cooperation with NATO, the European Union (EU), the OECD, and other Western organizations. It also seeks to expand its role in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.

Latvia is a member of several international organizations, including:

In a nationwide referendum on September 20, 2003, Latvians voted in favor of joining the European Union. Latvia officially became an EU member state on May 1, 2004.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It also joined NATO on March 29, 2004.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On April 11, 2024, Latvia signed a 10-year security agreement with Ukraine.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-latvia-sign-security-agreement-zelenskiy-says-2024-04-11/ Template:Bare URL inline</ref>

Multilateral

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Organization Formal Relations Began Notes
Template:Flag See 2004 enlargement of the European Union

Latvia joined the European Union as a full member on 1 May 2004.

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Latvia joined NATO as a full member on 29 March 2004.

Diplomatic relations

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List of countries which Latvia maintains diplomatic relations with:

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# Country Date<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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2 Template:Flag 26 August 1991
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185 Template:Flag 21 May 2018
186 Template:Flag 26 September 2018<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>
187 Template:Flag 16 November 2018<ref name=":0"/>
188 Template:Flag 28 October 2020<ref name=":0"/>
189 Template:Flag 14 July 2021<ref name=":0"/>
190 Template:Flag 23 September 2021<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
191 Template:Flag 19 September 2022<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Relations by country

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Country Formal Relations Began Notes
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  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1928 and were restored in 1992.<ref name="ambasadat.gov.al">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Albania is represented in Latvia by its embassy in Warsaw, Poland.<ref name="ambasadat.gov.al"/>
  • Latvia is represented in Albania by its embassy in Rome, Italy and an honorary consulate in Tirana.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Both countries have a number of bilateral agreements.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 1992-08-22 See Armenia–Latvia relations
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  • Austria has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Vienna.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Template:Flag 1994-01-11<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Azerbaijan–Latvia relations
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  • Belgium is accredited to Latvia from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 1922-05-24, 1991-09-10<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Bulgaria–Latvia relations

Bulgaria is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland) and through an honorary consulate in Riga. Latvia is represented in Bulgaria through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland) and through an honorary consulate in Sofia. Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.

Template:Flag 1921-01-26, 1991-08-26<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Canada–Latvia relations
Template:Flag See China–Latvia relations
Template:Flag 1922-07-08, 1995-07-19<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag See Foreign relations of Croatia
Template:Flag See Cyprus–Latvia relations
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  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Prague.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag See Denmark–Latvia relations
Template:Flag 1919-07-21, 1991-09-06<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Estonia–Latvia relations
  • Both states share a long common history: before 1918, they were both part of the Russian Empire.<ref name="ee">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • They were both re-occupied by the USSR between 1945 and 1991. Both countries established diplomatic relations on January 3, 1992.
  • Estonia has an embassy in Riga. Latvia has an embassy in Tallinn.
  • The two states share 343 km of common borders. Template:Citation needed
Template:Flag See Finland–Latvia relations
  • Finland has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Helsinki.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 1921-01-26, 1991-08-30 See France–Latvia relations
  • France has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Paris.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag See Georgia–Latvia relations
Template:Flag See Germany–Latvia relations
  • Germany has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag See Greece-Latvia relations
  • Greece has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Athens.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
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  • Hungary has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Budapest.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag See Iceland–Latvia relations

Iceland was the first country to recognise the independence of Latvia in August 1991. Both countries re-established diplomatic relations on August 22, 1991. Iceland is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Helsinki (Finland). Latvia is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Oslo (Norway) and an honorary consulate in Reykjavik. Both countries are full members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, of NATO, and of the Council of Europe.

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  • Iraq recognized the independence of Latvia on January 1, 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2005, a project entitled Latvian Government's Assistance to Iraq in the Documentation of Architectural and Archaeological Objects with Photogrammetric Methods was implemented.la
  • Latvia's participation in the Iraq War commenced in May 2003. At their peak the number of Latvian soldiers in Iraq was 126. They were withdrawn on November 8, 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia: Iraq<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 1992-01-06 See Israel–Latvia relations
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  • Italy has an embassy in Riga.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Rome.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 1992-12-30 See Kazakhstan–Latvia relations
  • Kazakhstan recognised Latvia's independence on December 23, 1991.
  • Latvia recognised the independence of Kazakhstan on January 8, 1992.
  • Kazakhstan is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Vilnius (Lithuania) and though an honorary consulate in Riga.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Latvia has an embassy in Astana and an honorary consulate in Almaty.
  • Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Kazakhstan<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag See Kosovo–Latvia relations

Latvia recognized it on February 20, 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Latvian and Kosovan governments established diplomatic relations on June 10, 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> However, Latvia's involvement in Kosovo date back to 2000 when it first sent peacekeeping troops.

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Template:Flag 1991-10-05 See Latvia–Lithuania relations
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  • Luxembourg did not recognise the annexation of the Baltic States by the USSR in 1940–1991 either de jure or de facto.
  • Diplomatic relations between the two countries were restored on April 21, 1992.
  • Latvia is represented in Luxembourg through its embassy in Brussel (Belgium) and through an honorary consulate in Luxembourg City. Luxembourg is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland) and through an honorary consulate in Riga.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
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Latvia doesn't have any embassy in Malaysia.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> while Malaysian embassy in Helsinki is accredited to Latvia.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag November 27, 1991 See Latvia–Mexico relations
  • Latvia is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States, and maintains an honorary consulate in Mexico City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Mexico is accredited to Latvia from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden and maintains an honorary consulate in Riga.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Template:Flag See Latvia–Montenegro relations
Template:Flag See Latvia–Netherlands relations
Template:Flag See Latvia–Norway relations
Template:Flag 1991-08-30 See Latvia–Poland relations
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  • Latvia is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Dublin, Ireland.
  • Portugal is accredited to Latvia from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
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  • Between June 2, 1922 – October 18, 1939, the diplomatic representation of Latvia in Romania was handled by the Latvian legation in Prague, in then neighbouring Czechoslovakia. In 1924, Latvia opened 3 honorary consulates in Romania (in Bucharest, Constanţa and Galaţi). In May 1929, Romania opened its legation in Riga.
  • On October 18, 1939, Latvia opened its legation in Bucharest.
  • Romania recognized Latvia on August 26, 1991.
  • Both countries re-established diplomatic relations on September 13, 1991.
  • Latvia is represented in Romania through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland).
  • Romania is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Vilnius (Lithuania) and an honorary consulate in Riga.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Both countries are full members of NATO, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
  • Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Romania<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 1920-10-04 and again 1991-10-04 See Latvia–Russia relations
  • Until 1917, Latvia had been part of the Russian empire. Following the Latvian declaration of independence, war broke out between Latvia and the Russian SFSR.
  • Diplomatic relations between the two countries were first established in 1920, following the conclusion of a Soviet-Latvian peace treaty on August 11, 1920.<ref>Text in League of Nations Treaty Series, vol. 2, pp. 196–231</ref> The treaty was ratified by the Latvian Constituent Assembly on September 2, and by the Latvian government on September 25. On the Russian side, it was ratified by the Pan Russian Central Executive Committee on September 9. Ratification letters were exchanged between the two governments in Moscow on October 4, the date on which in entered into effect. These relations lasted until the Soviet take over of Latvia in 1940.
  • Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian government recognized the independence of Latvia on August 24, 1991.
  • Russia expresses concern for how Latvia's language and naturalization laws effect Latvia's Russian-speaking population. Russians comprised 27.6% of the population in 2010. In turn, Latvia is interested in the welfare of ethnic Latvians still residing in Russia. The latest Russian census shows about 40,000 still living in Russia, but sources indicate that given the probability of an undercount, Latvians in Russia probably number about 50,000–60,000.
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  • Latvia has a non-resident ambassador in Riga (in the Foreign Ministry).
  • Serbia is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Stockholm (Sweden).
  • Latvia is an EU member and Serbia is an EU candidate.
  • Latvian Foreign Ministry about relations with Serbia<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Latvia<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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  • Both countries established direct diplomatic relations on January 1, 1993. Latvia is represented in Slovakia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria). Slovakia has an embassy in Riga. Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union. Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins and his Slovak counterpart Eduard Kukan met in Riga in 2000.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flag 1991-10-22<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> See Latvia – South Korea relations<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Latvijas Republika began on 1991-10-22.

  • The two countries have good relations.
  • Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Lee Kyung-soo visited to the Latvia in December 2018 and attended a plaque-hanging ceremony of the Republic of Korea embassy in Riga which is the Republic of Korea's first permanent mission in the Baltic region and a reception to celebrate the opening of the embassy.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag See Latvia–Spain relations
  • Latvia has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Riga.
  • Both countries are members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag See Latvia–Sweden relations

Sweden recognized Latvia on 4 February 1921.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Sweden resumed diplomatic relations with Latvia on 28 August 1991.<ref name="lat1">Template:Cite book</ref>

Template:Flag 1923 See Foreign relations of Taiwan
  • Both countries had relations from 1923 to 1991.
  • The Republic of China (Taiwan) never recognized the de jure incorporation of Latvia into the Soviet Union.
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Template:Flag See Latvia–Turkey relations
Template:Flag 1992-02-12 See Latvia–Ukraine relations
Template:Flag 1991-09-05 See Latvia–United Kingdom relations

Latvia established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 5 September 1991.

  • Latvia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Lithuania through its embassy in Riga.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, International Criminal Court, Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO, OECD, OSCE, and the World Trade Organization.

Template:Flag 1922-07-28 See Latvia – United States relations
  • The U.S. Legation in Riga was officially established on November 13, 1922 and served as the headquarters for U.S. representation in the Baltics during the interwar era. The Soviet invasion forced the closure of the legation on September 5, 1940, but Latvian representation in the United States has continued uninterrupted for 85 years.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Washington, D.C..
  • the United States has an embassy in Riga.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.

See also

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References

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