EU – Baltic States, Forum, Investments, Latvia, Markets and Companies

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Discussing the bilateral contacts between Latvia and Switzerland, the potential of future economic cooperation, cooperation in science, education was emphasized.  Johann Schneider-Ammann stressed that the Swiss entrepreneurs appreciate the investment environment in Latvia, and they show interest in making further investments in our country. ”Latvia is grateful to the state of Switzerland for the support provided over the previous years in a number of fields, particularly in education”, said L.Straujuma.

L.Straujuma and J. Schnieder-Ammann addressed the issues of Europe’s economic growth.

“Economic growth is a precondition for Europe’s stability,” emphasized L.Sraujuma. The Vice President of Switzerland was interested in work intended by Latvia – the presiding country of the Council of the European Union, in order to encourage competitiveness of Europe.