India has operationalized its new resident mission in Latvia starting Thursday, which will further enhance India’s diplomatic presence and foster the growth of bilateral trade.
“India has operationalized the new resident Mission in Riga, Latvia, effective from July 25, 2024,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
“The coordinates of the new Embassy are: Address: Embassy of India, Riga, Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Elizabetes Iela 55, Centra rajons, Riga, LV-1010. Tel: +371 2248 5174. Email: amboffice.riga@mea.gov.in, cons.riga@mea.gov.in,” the MEA added.
This operationalization will further deepen political relations and strengthen India’s sustained political outreach in multilateral fora.
“Operationalization of the Indian Mission in Latvia will help expand India’s diplomatic footprint, deepen political relations, enable the growth of bilateral trade, encourage investments and economic engagements, facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts, and strengthen sustained political outreach in multilateral fora,” the MEA stated.
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Additionally, the Indian Mission in Latvia will better assist the Indian community and protect their interests.
Latvia’s Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins visited India in February to attend the Raisina Dialogue, which was held in New Delhi from February 21-23.
On the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue, Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins commented that relations between India and Latvia, as well as between India and the European Union, were progressing positively.
Speaking to ANI, Karins said, “The diplomatic relations between India and Latvia are actually very good. And the relationship between the European Union and India is also growing and developing in a very positive direction.”
The Latvian Foreign Minister also highlighted the potential role of India in addressing conflicts such as the one in Ukraine.
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