On 4 September, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the leaders of the largest Christian denominations in Latvia at the Riga Castle. During the meeting, the parties discussed the dialogue between the state and the church, including the role and influence of religious organisations in fostering social cohesion and unity, as well as current issues faced by believers of various Christian denominations in Latvia in their daily lives. “Today, for the first time in my capacity as President of Latvia…
On 4 September, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the leaders of the largest Christian denominations in Latvia at the Riga Castle. During the meeting, the parties discussed the dialogue between the state and the church, including the role and influence of religious organisations in fostering social cohesion and unity, as well as current issues faced by believers of various Christian denominations in Latvia in their daily lives. “Today, for the first time in my capacity as President of Latvia, at the Riga Castle I met with the leaders of the largest Christian denominations in Latvia. Our Constitution stipulates the separation of state and church, yet there are a number of areas where their interests converge, such as the preservation of…
04.09.2025.

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Date 5 September, 2025
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President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs takes part in the oath ceremony for conscripts of the State Defence Service

Media opportunity: photos/video. Media covering the event are required to register in advance. Deadline: 4 September, 17:00, e-mail:…
Date 5 September, 2025
Time13.00

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs visits the sire for the military exercise “Namejs 2025”

Media opportunity: photos/video. Media covering the comprehensive state defence training “Namejs 2025” and media/distinguished…