Latvia officially opens embassy in Australia

• Published date: 03 August 2022
• Publication title: LETA

RIGA, Aug 3 (LETA) - Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics (New Unity) in Canberra on Wednesday officially inaugurated the Latvian Embassy in Australia, LETA was told at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The inauguration ceremony saw the raising of the national flag of Latvia, with the representatives of Indigenous Australians and government officials, Latvian Ambassador Margers Krams and embassy staff, leaders of Latvian diaspora organizations and invited guests in attendance.

This is a historic occasion in bilateral relations between Latvia and Australia. This year marks the 101st anniversary since Australia recognized Latvia's independence de jure and 31 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations, the ministry noted.

Latvia and Australia are like-minded countries united by a common understanding of democracy, human rights, and the rules based international order, which is of special importance in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region alike. The strengthening of cooperation between like-minded countries has never been as important before as it is now, Rinkevics said at the inauguration ceremony.

The minister thanked Australia for welcoming Latvian...