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Friday, 29.03.2024, 00:47
Latvia favors constructive cooperation with Russia in a number of areas
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LETA was told at the Cabinet of Ministers that in Kucinskis’ words Latvia
favors constructive and practical cooperation in areas like border protection,
migration and customs, transport, culture and arts. The two sides acknowledged
the international situation’s impact on Latvian-Russian relations.
The officials spoke appreciatively of the Latvian-Russian cross-border
cooperation program 2014-2020, which is intended to promote economic
cooperation between the two countries’ regions and territorial development in
the areas of entrepreneurship, environmental protection and cross-border
mobility. The Latvian-Russian border demarcation commission was praised for its
performance. The demarcation of the Latvian-Russian border is scheduled for
completion by the end of October 2017.
The fact that the Latvian-Russian intergovernmental commission has convened
for its first meeting after an interval of almost four years was also noted as
positive. Latvia considers the commission a good bilateral cooperation format,
providing an opportunity to discuss specific cooperation matters. Kucinskis
wished the intergovernmental commission success in its work.
It was also stressed that the two countries have a big potential for
transport and logistics cooperation.
The Latvian-Russian intergovernmental commission is due to hold its 7th
meeting at the Latvian Transport Ministry this Tuesday, August 15, to discuss
current and future cooperation. The meeting will be co-chaired by Latvian Transport
Minister Uldis Augulis
(Greens/Farmers) and Russian Transport Minister Sokolov. Latvian Foreign
Ministry State Secretary Andrejs
Pildegovics will be the panel’s Latvian vice-chairman.