Rinkevics to host German and Baltic foreign ministers in Riga next week

RIGA - On April 20, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics (New Unity) will welcome the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock in Riga on a bilateral visit, which will be followed by a meeting between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Baltic States and the German Federal Foreign Minister to discuss on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the security situation in the region, LETA was informed by the Foreign Ministry.

During her visit, Baerbock will also meet with the Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, and the Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence, Janis Sarts.

Two press conference will also be held - one with Rinkevics and Baerbock at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and one later with all four foreign ministers at the Great Guild Hall.