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Embassy of Latvia 2306 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC 20008 Telephone: (202) 328-2840 FAX: (202) 328-2860 Latvia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States and Mexico: Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics HIGHLIGHTS: (for more current events, please click on NEWS on the left) |
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| On May 8 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President of Mexico Felipe Calderon. | |
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| Latvijas vēstnieka ASV Andrejs Pildegoviča 4. maija sveiciens tautiešiem neatkarību pasludināšanas gadadienā | |
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| An exhibitition of Baltic Art from Private Collections will be held May 3-11, and May 16 and 17 at 2304 Massachusetts Ave., NW. The exhibit is being organized as part of the EU's "Europe Week". | |
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| A gallery of photographs from the April 2008 visit of President Valdis Zatlers to the United States (Washington, DC) can be viewed at the President of Latvia website. | |
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| On April 26 President Valdis Zatlers concluded his week-long visit to the United States. | |
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| On April 25 at the State Department, President Valdis Zatlers met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He also had a press conference at the National Press Club. | |
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| On April 24 President Valdis Zatlers met with President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House. Earlier, he met with Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the Pentagon. | |
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| On April 23, President Zatlers met with Senator Lugar, visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Victims of Comumunism Memorial. He also addressed the Heritage Foundation, and visited the Embassy of Latvia, where a reception was held in his honor. | |
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| On April 23, President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. To see a video stream of the speech, click on "view event." | |
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| President of the Republic of Latvia Valdis Zatlers will be on a working visit to Washington, DC from April 22-25, and then will travel to Cleveland, Ohio. | |
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| No 2008. gada 16.aprīļa līdz 15.maijam (ieskaitot) notiks parakstu vākšana likuma Grozījums likumā Par valsts pensijām" ierosināšanai. | |
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| The feature-length film "Rigas sargi," (Defenders of Riga) with English-language subtitles, will be shown in various US cities (including Washington, DC, Boston, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Portland, OR, Chicago, Los Angeles, Kalamazoo) throughout 2008 | |
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| Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Visa-Waiver program signed in Riga on March 12, 2008. | |
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| No 2008. gada 12. marta līdz 10. aprīlim (ieskaitot) notika parakstu vākšana likuma Grozījumi Latvijas Republikas Satversmē ierosināšanai. | |
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| State Secretary Normunds Penke presents Latvia's contribution to the Global Virtual Museum on Communism. | |
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| The Embassy of Latvia participated in this tourism travel event from February 29 - March 2. | |
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| Delegation met with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics on February 22. | |
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| Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins sent a condolence letter to the widow of Congressman Tom Lantos. | |
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| On February 10 Ambassador Pildegovics was in Chicago to attend this event. | |
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| Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics met with Warriors player Andris Biedrins in Oakland, California. | |
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| On February 3, 2008 the Washington Post's Style section profiled Mariss Jansons, Latvian-born music conductor of Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. | |
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| Minister of Interior delegation visited Embassy on January 28. | |
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| Ambassador Charles W. Larson, Jr. visited the Embassy of Latvia on January 25. | |
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| The White House has released this statement by US President George W. Bush | |
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| On January 16, the Presidents of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the US-Baltic Charter. | |
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| The January 16th issue has a commentary co-authored by Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the Executive Director of the German Marshall Fund's Transatlantic Center. | |
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| The Latvian newspaper "Diena" has published an article (in Latvian) commemorating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the US-Baltic Charter | |
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| Timber Press has published a book by Janis Ruksans. One of the reviews states that "Ruksans' saga informs, intrigues, and charms the reader with his devotion and passion for these jewels of the underground." | |
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| On December 21 Latvia joined the Schengen Zone; for those requiring a visa to enter Latvia, a Schengen visa is now required. | |
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| Honorary Consuls gathered in Washington on December 7. | |
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| On December 3 Ambassador Pildegovics addressed over 100 representatives from the diplomatic and policymaking communities at the German Marshall Fund's inauguration of the Black Sea Trust. | |
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| On her 70th birthday, former President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga received a congratulatory telegram from President Bush. | |
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| The article highlights former President Vaira Vike-Freiberga's October speech at the Atlantic Council | |
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| Peter Greenberg shares his list of unique, affordable vacation destinations | |
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| Ambassador Pildegovics congratulates Golden State Warriors player Andris Biedrins of Latvia | |
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| On Sunday, November 18 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics addressed the Washington-area Latvian Community in Rockville, Maryland. The event took place in celebration of Latvia's independence day; the speech was in Latvian. | |
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| Latvijas vēstnieka ASV Andreja Pildegoviča apsveikums tautiešiem 2007.gada 18.novembra valsts svētkos | |
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| 35 Latvian national costumes were on display at Union Stations West Hall from October 22 through November 10. | |
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| Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis met with Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House on October 31, 2007. | |
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| Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis met with the US Secretary of State on October 31, 2007. | |
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| Former President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga spoke at the House of Sweden on October 24. | |
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| This New York Times article by Jon Fasman was published on October 21, 2007 | |
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| On July 25, 2007 at the White House, Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President George W. Bush, and on May 8, 2008 at the National Palace of Mexico presented his credentials to President Felipe Calderon. Prior to his appointment as Latvia's Ambassador to the US, Mr. Pildegovics served as Chief of Staff to President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga. | |
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| "Sounds Like Latvia" selected as "Grand Prix" winner in tourism video competition held in the Czech Republic on October 3-4, 2007 | |
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| On September 27, 2007 in New York President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers met with President George W. Bush during a roundtable discussion on human rights and democracy. | |
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| On September 26 Minister Artis Pabriks urged Jewish leaders to support the introduction of the Visa Waiver Program regarding the travel of Latvian citizens to the US. | |
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| President of Latvia addressed New York's Latvian community on September 23. | |
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| During his visit to New York, Foreign Minister Artis Pabriks met with the local Latvian community. | |
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| Mr. Daris Delins has been appointed as Latvia's honorary consul. | |
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| "Time" magazine published this article at the end of September | |
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| The Embassy submits photo of employees clearing the yard on August 31, 2007 at the Embassy's new property at 2304 Massachusetts Ave., NW | |
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| On July 25 at the White House, Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President Bush. | |
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| On July 22, The Washington Post published travel writer Gary Lee's article "Riga, the Curtain Rises." | |
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| Latvia's new Ambassador to the US meets with Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte on July 18, 2007 | |
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| Valdis Zatlers is sworn in as President of Latvia on July 8, 2007 in Riga. | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs Atis Pabriks, together with his colleagues from Estonia and Lithuania, met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department on June 14, 2007 to commemorate 85 years since the establishment of official diplomatic relations between the Baltic countries and the United States. Click here to view State Dept. video. | |
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| Valdis Zatlers, 52, was elected president of Latvia by the Saeima (Parliament) on May 31, 2007. Dr. Zatlers will take office on July 8, when President Vaira Vike-Freiberga concludes her two terms in office. | |
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| "National Geographic Traveler," "Travel and Leisure," and "Time" magazine all contain travel articles promoting Latvia as a tourist destination. | |
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| President met with Nicholas Burns and John Negroponte in Washington, then traveled to Kentucky, where she attended the Kentucky Derby. | |
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| On May 1 at a reception marking the 85th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Latvia and the US, President Vaira Vike-Freiberga presented state awards to prominent Americans and a member of the local Latvian community. Martins Duhms, President of the American Latvian Association, also addressed the guests. | |
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| In a meeting at the White House on May 1, President Vaira Vike-Freiberga discussed Latvia-US relations, European-US cooperation and the activities of NATO. | |
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| Agenda included discussions of NATO's transformation. Additional information regarding the NATO Summit can be found at: www.rigasummit.lv | |
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| Full text of President Bush's speech to the Riga Conference on November 28, 2006. | |
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| President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga met with President George W. Bush on November 28, 2006 at the Riga Castle. | |
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| On November 27, 2006 President Vaira Vike-Freiberga welcomed members of the international media to Riga and opened the floor to questions. | |
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| Link to additional information on archive of NATO Summit - Nov. 27-29 | |
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| President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President George W. Bush and NATO Secretary-General among those addressing conference of high-level leaders in Riga. | |
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| Complete text of President Vaira Vike-Freiberga's June 7, 2006 speech to the U.S. Congress | |
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| On June 8, 2006 President Vaira Vike-Freiberga met with President Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney at the White House | |
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| Overview of the President's visit to Los Angeles and Washington, DC. |
| The consular department of the Embassy is responsible for visas, passports, and other consular issues. ATTENDANCE HOURS (consular): Monday 14:00-16:00 Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Thursday 10:00-12:00 Friday --------- The Embassy is closed on Latvian National Holidays: 2008 Official Holidays: Tuesday, January 1 (New Year's Day) Friday, March 21 (Good Friday) Monday, March 24 (Easter Monday) Thursday, May 1 (Labor Day/Convocation of the Constituent Assembly) Friday, May 2 Monday, May 5 (Independence Proclamation Day) Monday, June 23 (Midsummer "Ligo" Holiday) Tuesday, June 24 (Midsummer "Jani" Holiday) Tuesday, November 18 (Independence Day) Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas eve) Thursday, December 25 (Christmas) Friday, December 26 (Christmas) Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) |