On 3 March, the President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Prosecutor General's Office and learned about the current work of the Prosecutor's Service.
“The legislator has defined the principal tasks of the Prosecution Service as overseeing compliance with the law and responding to violations thereof. These are not simple responsibilities, as their fulfilment requires prosecutors to possess not only strong professional skills, but also an understanding of the current issues in Latvian society and of the broader geopolitical context. Moreover, the Prosecution Service plays a crucial role in implementing the legislator’s decisions in the field of sentencing policy and in using criminal law instruments to counter internal and external threats to the state. Equally important is the role of the Prosecution Service in safeguarding the rights of individuals and the state beyond the criminal justice system in order to ensure legality and justice. Today’s meeting at the Office of the Prosecutor General confirmed the professionalism of its prosecutors and staff and their ability to handle the most complex cases. I am also pleased with the attention the Prosecution Service devotes to explaining its role and the responsibilities of the prosecutor’s profession, which helps to strengthen public trust in the state,” said President E. Rinkēvičs following the visit.
During the meeting, the President and the Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters discussed the Prosecution Service’s work in 2025, its priorities for 2026, and current issues in international cooperation.
