November 18, 2020 – “On behalf of the United States of America, I send congratulations to the Latvian people as you celebrate the 102nd anniversary of your independence. The United States and Latvia enjoy a strong bond based on our shared values and commitment to defending our liberty and freedom as NATO Allies. Thank you …
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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration.
Read More» Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak Issued on: April 22, 2020 The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted the livelihoods of Americans. In Proclamation 9994 of March 13, 2020 (Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak), I declared …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (April 2, 2020) Location: Latvia Event: Secretary Pompeo Reiterates the State Department’s Commitment to American Citizens Overseas On March 31, 2020 Secretary of State Michael Pompeo outlined specific actions that the State Department has taken to aid Americans stranded overseas and emphasized the need for Americans to return home as …
Read More» On March 11, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued Presidential Proclamation 9993 titled “Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus.” This proclamation suspends entry as non-immigrants or immigrants for aliens who were physically present within the Schengen Zone during the 14-day period …
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Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Atlantic Council Washington, DC October 18, 2018 A/S Mitchell: Thank you, Damon, for that warm introduction, and I’d like to thank Atlantic Council for having me here to speak today at a very important conference. I appreciate the work that Atlantic Council does, …
Read More» Riga, June 7, 2018 – On June 6, Department of the Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea met with Latvian officials to emphasize the importance assigned by the United States to our close bilateral relationship. He reiterated the value of swift, meaningful reform to protect the Latvian financial system from illicit finance threats …
Read More» Riga, March 10, 2018 – U.S. Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea met with Latvian officials on March 8-9 to discuss illicit finance threats to the Latvian financial system. In his meetings, A/S Billingslea discussed risks posed to Latvia’s financial system from over-reliance on non-resident banking services, commended the significant …
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Riga, June 28, 2017 – On June 27, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. This year, Latvia was placed in Tier 2, which is the same ranking as last year. The 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report finds that the Government of Latvia is making significant efforts to comply …
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Riga, December 23, 2016 – U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Republican Senator John McCain will visit Latvia on December 28-29. The delegation will also include Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Senator Amy Klobuchar. This visit is part of a larger trip, which will also include stops in Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Montenegro, and Ukraine. While …
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The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release August 24, 2016 National Library of Latvia Riga, Latvia 6:10 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: That’s a graceful entrance. (Laughter.) I say to — I don’t often get to speak to three Presidents, twice in one day in the same room. I want to …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 On the occasion of Vice President Biden’s visit to Latvia, we, the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, reaffirm our strategic alliance. Faced with an unpredictable security environment, we commit to deepening our cooperation and our efforts to ensure …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Defense and Security Cooperation NATO Allies: As NATO allies, the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania remain unwavering in their commitment to mutual defense, including building national resilience in line with the pledge made by all allies at the Warsaw Summit. …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Vice President Biden, Lithuanian President Grybauskaite, and Estonian President Ilves participated in a Baltic Summit hosted by Latvian President Vejonis in Riga today, on the 27th anniversary of the Baltic Way. The Vice President underscored the U.S. commitment to the security …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Vice President Biden met today with Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia Māris Kučinskis in Riga. The Vice President emphasized the unshakable U.S. commitment to the security of the Baltic states and welcomed the steps Latvia is taking to strengthen …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 The Vice President met with President of the Republic of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis in Riga today. The two leaders welcomed the decisions taken at last month’s NATO Summit in Warsaw to strengthen security along the Alliance’s eastern border, and the Vice …
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Riga, August 15, 2016 – U.S. Congressional Delegation from the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations led by Representative Kay Granger will visit Latvia on August 15-16. The delegation will also include Representative Steve Womack. This visit is part of a larger trip, which will also include stops in Germany and Kuwait. While in Latvia, …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2016 On August 22-25, 2016, the Vice President will travel to Riga, Latvia, Ankara, Turkey and Stockholm, Sweden. While in Riga, the Vice President will participate in a summit with the leaders of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. He will also participate in …
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Riga, August 5, 2016 – U.S. soldiers will take part in two military exercises in August together with the Latvian Home Guard. Joint military exercise Rušonica 2016 will take place in Rēzekne County August 4-7. American soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division from Georgia that are currently deployed to Latvia as part of …
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