Edgars Rinkēvičs
Valsts prezidenta Edgara Rinkēviča tikšanās ar Ukrainas premjerministru Denisu Šmihaļu (Mr Denys Shmyhal)

On 4 April, the President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal at the Riga Castle, as part of his official visit to Latvia.

The President of Latvia expressed Latvia's unwavering support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and highlighted Latvia's willingness to provide political, military, and financial assistance to Ukraine until its victory. During the meeting, E. Rinkēvičs reiterated Latvia's support for the prompt opening of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union (EU).

The President of Latvia welcomed the agreement reached on long-term support and security commitments, pledging to provide Ukraine with military support amounting to 0.25% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for this year and the following two years.

E. Rinkēvičs underscored Latvia's readiness to support Ukraine in international organizations, including by sharing Latvia's experience of EU accession.

04.04.2024. Valsts prezidents apliecina visaptverošu Latvijas atbalstu Ukrainai