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Saturday, 20.04.2024, 13:10
Latvian PM praises Spain's contribution to strengthening security in the region
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During their meeting, the officials spoke appreciatively of the fact that
Spain is one of the countries contributing troops to the multinational NATO
battalion stationed at Camp Adazi. Spain has deployed 310 soldiers to Latvia,
along with 15 Pizarro tanks and six Leopardo armored vehicles. From May to August
2017 Spain is taking part in the NATO-led airspace policing mission with 130
soldiers and four F-18 fighter jets.
Kucinskis briefed Rajoy on Latvia’s reform process, paying special
attention to the tax reform which is currently passing through Saeima.
“Our goal is to achieve a 5% GDP growth. To ensure this, we need a tax
policy that could compete with other EU member states and attract investment,
including from Spain,” Kucinskis said.
Kucinskis and Rajoy also touched upon Rail Baltica railroad project in
their conversation, underlining the project’s significance for Europe.
The conversation also dealt with issues concerning the development of the
energy market. It was stressed that the Baltic states have done a lot to
integrate with the EU’s energy infrastructure. At the same time, it will take
the political will of all the parties concerned and the EU’s support, including
financial assistance, to take the next step and decouple the Baltic power
systems from Russia and develop a single Baltic gas market.
“We have been consistently supporting a further strengthening of the Single
Market. We are worried about some legislative initiatives, including the
Mobility Package and the Posted Workers Directive, which can considerably
restrict the competitiveness of peripheral countries,” Kucinskis said.
Rajoy was also informed about the events Latvia is planning as part of its
centenary celebrations program. King Felipe VI of Spain has also been invited
to attend the festivities of Latvia’s Centenary.
The Spanish prime minister invited his Latvian counterpart to visit Spain
at the beginning of next year.
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