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		<item><title><![CDATA[Latvia supports Georgia’s aspirations to approach the EU]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/130613-mp-02/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 13, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with the new Ambassador of Georgia Teimuraz Janjalia emphasized that Latvia will continue to support Georgia’s European integration. He also appreciated the active bilateral dialogue, and mentioned that there is still unused potential for economic cooperation.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/130613-mp-02/#4377</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:11:52 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister: it is necessary to continue deepening of bilateral cooperation between Latvia and Great Britain]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/130613-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 13, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Sarah Cowley expressed his satisfaction over the development of very good relations between Latvia and Great Britain, characterized by exchange of high level visits.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/130613-mp-01/#4376</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:10:12 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Irish Presidency is committed to finalize approval of the EU budget in the coming weeks]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/060613-mp-02/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/f945eea182dc9ab6b9687a7e8cc4be58.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On June 6, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis held a meeting with Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny to discuss the most important issues on the European Union (EU) agenda coordinated by Ireland – the current presiding country of the EU. The Prime Ministers devoted particular attention to current negotiations between the European Parliament, the EC and Council with a view to end the process of approval of the agreement concluded in February on the next EU’s multi-annual financial framework for 2014-2020. The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to achieve this result by the end of month when the Irish Presidency will end.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/060613-mp-02/#4375</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:47:08 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Future government meetings online!]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/060613-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, June 11, live broadcasting of the Cabinet of Ministers' meetings will be launched, providing the opportunity for every stakeholder in Latvia and across the world to follow the government decision-making process.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/060613-mp-01/#4374</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:57:35 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Dombrovskis: The EC and the ECB recognize Latvia’s progress in improving economy]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/050613-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[“The positive assessment of the European Commission and the European Central Bank is the recognition of changes made to the Latvian economy, which have been implemented largely thanks   to the Latvian entrepreneurs, citizens and society as a whole.  It provides an opportunity for Latvia to make the next step and join the single European currency”, says Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, assessing the Convergence Reports of the EC and the ECB, which were released today, and which conclude that the economy of Latvia meets all the Maastricht criteria and is ready to join the euro area.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/june/050613-mp-01/#4373</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:32:38 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Latvia and Ireland will discuss current EU developments and bilateral cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/030613-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 6, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will hold a meeting with Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny to discuss current developments of the European Union and bilateral cooperation.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/030613-mp-01/#4372</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:41:42 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Investors acknowledge the progress achieved in the business environment of Latvia and emphasise further priorities]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/310513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 31, during the 17th meeting of the Government of Latvia and the Foreign Investors Council in Latvia investors acknowledged the economic development of Latvia and encouraged further implementation of a progressive policy aimed at improving the investment environment.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/310513-mp-01/#4370</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 13:46:19 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Baltic Prime Ministers’ meeting provides new impetus for regional cooperation projects]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/230513-mp-01-copy/</link><description><![CDATA[On May 30, Prime Ministers of the Baltic States adopted a number of decisions on the implementation of cooperation projects of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia in the energy and transport sectors]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/230513-mp-01-copy/#4369</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 21:22:39 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Conclusions of the Baltic Prime Ministers’ informal meeting]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/300513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister of Estonia Mr. Andrus Ansip, the Prime Minister of Latvia Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis and the Prime Minister of Lithuania Mr. Algirdas Butkevičius have met on May 30 in Jūrmala, Latvia. The Prime Ministers discussed the key issues of regional energy and transport projects, Baltic Council of Ministers’ reform and questions concerning joint external economic cooperation of the three Baltic countries, as well as celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/300513-mp-01/#4368</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 16:16:50 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of the Baltic countries will meet in Latvia]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/230513-mp-02/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 30, the Prime Ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will meet for an informal working session of the Baltic Council of Ministers. At the meeting, the Prime Ministers plan to discuss current regional issues, including the common transport and energy projects and the upcoming presidency of Latvia and Lithuania of the European Union.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/230513-mp-02/#4367</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:01 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Progress on improving business environment will be assessed]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/230513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 31, the 17th meeting of the government and the Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia (FICIL) will be held, during which the progress on improving business environment and attracting investment will be analysed. The participants of the meeting will also discuss the future challenges, progress made in the judicial system, energy, education and ensuring fair competition within a year.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/230513-mp-01/#4366</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 11:06:22 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Latvia and the Czech Republic see opportunities to increase economic cooperation between the two countries]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/170513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On May 17, during the meeting of Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Nečas, both officials shared the opinion that the relations of the two countries should focus on increasing mutual trade and exchange in investments.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/170513-mp-01/#4365</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:26 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis and UN Secretary-General discuss cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/150513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On May 15, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis met the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-Moon to discuss the key priorities of the UN work and related interests of Latvia.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/150513-mp-01/#4364</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:54:59 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister will meet Secretary-General of the UN]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/100513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, May 12, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will pay a working visit to the USA, where he will meet Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the UN and representatives of other international organizations. V.Dombrovskis will deliver a keynote speech at the celebration of Europe Day in the City University of New York.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/100513-mp-01/#4363</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:58 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Latvia and the Czech Republic will discuss current issues of cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/090513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 17, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will hold a meeting with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Nečas to discuss bilateral cooperation and Latvia's objective to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the euro area. The Prime Ministers will open the Latvia - Czech Republic Business Forum.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/090513-mp-01/#4361</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:22:23 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis: The countries of the Baltic Sea region should speak with one voice]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/070513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, May 7, during the meeting Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein State Torsten Albig agreed that the Baltic Sea States should develop closer coordination of the issues which are important for the whole region and speak with one voice with their partners in the European Union (EU) and other international organizations to be able to compete more successfully with other European regions.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/may/070513-mp-01/#4360</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:39:31 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein State will pay a visit to Latvia]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/020513-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, May 7, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will hold a meeting with Torsten Albig, Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein Federal State to discuss current developments in cooperation and Latvia's participation in the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/020513-mp-01/#4358</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:08:24 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Senior officials of France confirm support to Latvia’s accession to the euro area and the OECD]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/190413-mp-11/</link><description><![CDATA[Paris. April 19. On Friday, during the meeting with President of France Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Jean Marc Ayrault, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis received confirmation that, in case of the positive convergence report, France will support Latvia’s accession to the single European currency on January 1, 2014. France is also ready to support Latvia’s membership in the OECD]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/190413-mp-11/#4357</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:52:42 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis and the OECD management discuss Latvia’s progress towards Member State status]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/180413-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[Today, on April 18, in Paris (the capital city of France), Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis met Rintaro Tamaki, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and other top officials to discuss Latvia’s progress towards the OECD Member State status and the most serious challenges for economic growth of Latvia.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/180413-mp-01/#4356</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:59:51 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis and the top officials of France will discuss the cooperation issues]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/170413-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On April 18-20, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for a working visit to France. In Paris, he will meet President of France François Hollande and Prime Minister of France Jean-Marc Ayrault. The officials will discuss the bilateral cooperation and economic relations, as well as Latvia’s accession to the euro area, the current developments in the EU, and other issues.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/170413-mp-01/#4355</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:02:56 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Parties agree to develop the economic cooperation between Latvia and Japan]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/100413-mp-02/</link><description><![CDATA[Today, on April 10, within the framework of the working visit, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis held a meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. The main topics of the visit – support to the Latvian entrepreneurs' cooperation with Japan, Latvia – Japan relations within the EU framework, as well as the support to Latvia's candidacy for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/april/100413-mp-02/#4354</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:41:20 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister expresses condolences to D.Cameron over Margaret Thatcher's death]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/100413-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister V.Dombrovskis is deeply touched to learn about the passing away of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/100413-mp-01/#4352</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:50:47 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Latvia and Russia agree to activate the dialogue between the two countries]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/060413-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[April 6, St. Petersburg. Today Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis concluded his visit to Russia where he participated in the Baltic Sea Forum, held a meeting with Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev and other officials.  This was the first bilateral meeting of V.Dombrovskis and the Head of Government of Russia]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/060413-mp-01/#4351</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:59:51 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Priorities for negotiations in Japan: Latvia’s accession to the OECD and economic cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/050413-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, April 7, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Japan to search for new opportunities to expand economic cooperation and highlight Latvia’s objective to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Prime Minister will meet the government officials and entrepreneurs of Japan.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/050413-mp-01/#4350</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:23:06 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister will discuss the ecological situation in the Baltic Sea and meet the Prime Minister of Russia]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/030413-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, April 5, in St Petersburg, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will participate in the Baltic Sea Forum devoted to environmental protection issues. The forum will address the progress in improving the environment of the Baltic Sea and further steps in strengthening regional cooperation, incl., using the opportunities provided by cooperation between private and public sector.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/030413-mp-01/#4348</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:55:12 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Officials confirm the friendly relations between Latvia and Great Britain]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/280313-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, March 28, during the farewell visit of Andrew Soper, Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis expressed gratitude for his outstanding contribution to strengthening the bilateral relations and conviction that the active dialogue will be continued.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/280313-mp-01/#4347</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:08:35 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[France supports the introduction of the euro in Latvia]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/270313-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, March 27, during the meeting with Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, Ambassador of France to Latvia Stéphane Visconti confirmed France's support to Latvia's objective to join the euro area, as well as to accede to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The officials discussed the Prime Minister's visit to France to be held on April 18 and 19, 2013.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/march/270313-mp-01/#4346</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:03:35 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis: "Findings of the Northern Future Forum should be implemented in Latvia, as well as in the EU"]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/010313-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[At the closing panel of the Northern Future Forum, Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis emphasised that the main aim of the forum is to acquaint country leaders, experts and researchers with new ideas and to gain new impulses.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/010313-mp-01/#4342</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:37:41 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Northern Future Forum to be held in Rīga, will bring together nine countries]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/260213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[This week, the Cabinet of Ministers will open its doors to Prime Ministers and experts of Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as Great Britain, who will arrive in Rīga for the Northern Future Forum to discuss bridging the digital divide in the society and competitiveness of green economy. On February 28, a meeting of the Prime Ministers of Latvia and Great Britain will be held.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/260213-mp-01/#4341</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:03:27 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Latvia and Great Britain will meet in Rīga]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/250213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, February 28, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will meet Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron to discuss bilateral relations, including opportunities to enhance economic cooperation, as well as current developments of the European Union.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/250213-mp-01/#4340</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:24:31 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Northern Future Forum will be held in Rīga next week]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/200213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[Already next week the Prime Ministers, experts, researchers and entrepreneurs of Nordic and Baltic countries and Great Britain will gather in Rīga -  in the Northern Future Forum,  to discuss the current developments of the region - competitiveness of green economy and bridging the digital divide. The forum will be held on February 28.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/200213-mp-01/#4339</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:51:51 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Prime Minister encourages development of transit cooperation of Uzbekistan and Latvia]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/140213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, February 14, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, congratulated Afzal Artikov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia, on taking the Office and wished success in further strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation in the current areas, as well as in new areas.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/140213-mp-01/#4338</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:06:42 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic cooperation with China will be developed]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/130213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, February 13, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, during the farewell visit of Hu Yeshun, Ambassador of China, acknowledged support and considerable contribution towards closer cooperation, and also urged to further develop economic cooperation.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/130213-mp-01/#4337</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:30:19 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Prime Minister seeks Switzerland’s support for the accession of Latvia to the OECD]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/120213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, February 12, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, during the farewell visit of Walter Haffner, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Latvia, acknowledged Ambassador’s contribution towards development of bilateral relations and sought Switzerland’s support for the accession of Latvia to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/120213-mp-01/#4336</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:32:43 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[EU Member States in Brussels plan to agree on the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014-2020]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/060213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Brussels where on February 7-8 decisive negotiations regarding the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014-2020 will be held at the European Council. The Prime Minister will defend Latvia's priorities: to maintain at least current funding level for the cohesion projects and achieve fair conditions of competition for Latvian farmers in the EU market.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/february/060213-mp-01/#4335</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:47:37 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister: Latvia and Georgia should expand cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/050213-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, February 5, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with Konstantin Korkelia, Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia, confirmed that the two countries have excellent relations, however, there is still great potential for development of cooperation in many areas, particularly in economy and strengthening business contacts.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/050213-mp-01/#4332</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:39:40 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Media accreditation for the Northern Future Forum has started]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/290113-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[We kindly invite the media representatives to apply for participation in the Northern Future Forum to be held in Rīga, on February 28. During the Forum, the officials of Nordic and Baltic countries and Great Britain will discuss competitiveness of the green economy and addressing the digital divide.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/290113-vk-01/#4331</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:07:14 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister of Latvia in Davos: Fiscal discipline is the basis for stability and development]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/250113-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos (Switzerland), emphasized that strengthening of the fiscal discipline in the EU is the essential precondition for regaining stability]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/250113-mp-01/#4330</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:29:28 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic cooperation with Japan will be improved]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/090113-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, January 9, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and the new Ambassador of Japan to Latvia Toshiyuki Taga agreed that the two countries have stable relations in politics, economy, culture and education. It will become a stimulus for new projects, particularly in economics, and in the investment area.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2013/01/090113-mp-01/#4329</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:18 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Latvia and Lithuania will discuss cooperation in the region and the EU]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/70113-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, January 10, Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis will hold a meeting with the new Prime Minister of Lithuania Algirdas Butkevičius to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation, joint projects in the field of energy and transport, as well as current developments of the European Union.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/70113-mp-01/#4328</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:56:58 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Address by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis on the New Year's Eve]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/010113-mp-01/</link><description><![CDATA[Dear people of Latvia,
patriots of our country around the world,
The clock is approaching midnight – we have another year behind us. At this point we reflect on the past year – what we have accomplished and what we still need to work on. At this point we think about the New Year – what will it bring, and most important - what do we want to accomplish next year.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/010113-mp-01/#4324</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:13:08 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Volume of export of Latvia’s goods and services to Azerbaijan will be increased]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/301112-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[During the official visit, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis offered concrete cooperation projects to the Azerbaijani government and entrepreneurs in the field of export, investment and education. The visit opened up a unique opportunity for a delegation of more than 90 entrepreneurs to increase sales of their goods and services in Azerbaijan.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/301112-vk-01/#4323</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:09:11 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Parties agree to strengthen the economic cooperation between Latvia and Azerbaijan]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/281112-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/611c16cea2e155ebea87f8d60afa12e3.jpg" width="120" height="78" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Wednesday, November 28, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Artur Rasi-zade, called for strengthening cooperation in export of Latvian goods and services, as well as considering Latvia as one of Azerbaijan's target investment countries.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/281112-vk-01/#4322</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:49:47 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister and entrepreneurs' delegation will seek new export and investment opportunities in Azerbaijan]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/221112-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, November 27, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and a delegation of Latvian entrepreneurs will leave for Azerbaijan. The purpose of the visit – to expand bilateral cooperation and to attract new investments. The Prime Minister will meet senior officials and open the Latvian-Azerbaijan Business Forum.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/221112-vk-01/#4321</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:20:33 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Decisive negotiations on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework will be held in Brussels]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/211112-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, November 22, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Brussels to defend Latvia's priorities in the new EU Multiannual Financial Framework: to maintain at least the current funding for cohesion projects, as well as to achieve fair conditions of competition for Latvian farmers.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/211112-vk-01/#4319</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:12:11 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Discussion on Cohesion Policy Funding to be held in Brussels]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/121112-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, November 13, during the European Union Friends of Cohesion meeting in Brussels, 16 Heads of Government of the EU member states or their representatives will discuss cohesion policy funding in the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014-2020. Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will defend Latvia’s stand – to at least maintain the current funding level.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/11/121112-vk-01/#4318</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:32:23 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Japanese entrepreneurs' interest in Latvia is growing]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/10/011112-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/6534ab5b897e509781c8d6f640aafa5e.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />In the past few years there has been a growing interest of Japanese entrepreneurs in the opportunities available in Latvia, today confirmed Takashi Osanai, Ambassador of Japan to Latvia during his visit to Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/10/011112-vk-01/#4316</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:24:10 +0200</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Economic policy issues will be discussed in the European Council]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/10/171012-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On October 18-19, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis in Brussels will participate in the European Council meeting where discussions on significant economic policy issues will be held. The meeting of the Heads of Government of the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB6) is scheduled before the European Council meeting.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/10/171012-vk-01/#4315</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:41:00 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister will participate in the Congress of the European People's Party in Bucharest]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/10/161012-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On October 17, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Bucharest in order to participate in the Congress of the European People's Party and meet the Heads of State and Government of the EU countries.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/10/161012-vk-01/#4314</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:14:05 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister will meet President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/111012-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, October 12, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will hold a meeting with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council to discuss the EU's multi-annual budget and Latvia's interests within its context, future development of the Economic and Monetary Union, as well as Latvia's objective to join the euro area.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/111012-vk-01/#4312</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:10:05 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers will discuss ways to ensure the Cohesion Policy funding]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/031012-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On October 4-5, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Bratislava – the capital city of Slovakia, in order to participate in the summit "European Union Friends of Cohesion" where Prime Ministers of 16 EU Member States or their representatives together with the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament will discuss the Cohesion Policy funding in the new EU's multi-annual budget for 2014-2020. Within the framework of the visit, the meeting of the Prime Minister and Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia on bilateral relations and current EU issues is scheduled.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/031012-vk-01/#4311</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:50:37 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Mutual trade between Latvia and the Netherlands will be expanded]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/280912-vk-02/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/14eceeb08b82551532bb265928b80c9d.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Rīga, September 28. Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with Hendrik Gerrit Cornelis van den Dool, the new Ambassador of the Netherlands to Latvia, agreed on the need to promote mutual trade between the two countries and investment attraction.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/280912-vk-02/#4310</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:49:21 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Finland supports Latvia's ambitions at international level]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/280912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/98b88c3d5050d17fd173a7745ecc8780.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with Pirkko Hamalainen, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Latvia, received confirmation that Finland is ready to support Latvia's willingness to join the euro area and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/280912-vk-01/#4309</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:35:51 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers will discuss ways to ensure the Cohesion Policy funding]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/260912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[The representatives of the mass media are kindly asked to apply for participation in the summit European Union Friends of Cohesion by September 30. Within the framework of the summit, the Prime Ministers of 16 EU Member States or their representatives will discuss the allocation of the Cohesion Policy funding in the new EU's multi-annual budget for 2014-2020.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/260912-vk-01/#4308</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:55:13 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Baltic Prime Ministers assess trilateral cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/200912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 20, in Vilnius, the Baltic Prime Ministers came up with a joint statement, reflecting achievements of trilateral cooperation and future objectives in the fields of innovation, energy, transport infrastructure, border control, defence, and other fields. The statement was made within the framework of the meeting of the Baltic Council of Ministers.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/200912-vk-01/#4307</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:48:04 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Germany supports Latvia's progress towards the euro area]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/190912-vk-02/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/d39a3d534a40f9956c62325dcc548e85.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Wednesday, September 19, Ruprecht Polenz, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Bundestag during the discussion with Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis emphasized that Germany highly values Latvia's determination to join the euro area.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/190912-vk-02/#4306</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:38:55 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Baltic Prime Ministers will discuss common interests in the region]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/190912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On September 19-20, in Vilnius, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will participate in the meeting of the Baltic Council of Ministers. The most important issues for discussion - energy projects, transport infrastructure, Lithuania’s presidency of the European Council in 2013, as well as issues relating to the euro area. Within the framework of the visit, the Prime Minister will also meet Latvian entrepreneurs in Lithuania.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/190912-vk-01/#4305</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:39:45 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[France supports Latvia’s accession to the  OECD]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/040912-vk-02/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, September 14, Bernard Cazeneuve, Minister for European Affairs of France, during the meeting with Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed France’s support to Latvia’s objective to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/040912-vk-02/#4304</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:48:35 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[During the visit in China the Prime Minister of Latvia emphasises the necessity for stronger economic cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/130912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/258b9a7f0910f2ea26d0285513ef0379.jpg" width="120" height="105" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />During his visit in the People’s Republic of China Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, met Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister of China, and other officials and entrepreneurs. The Latvian Prime Minister emphasised the necessity to develop bilateral economic cooperation and presented proposals regarding investment opportunities in Latvia.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/130912-vk-01/#4302</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:37:31 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister of Latvia will speak at the World Economic Forum]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/070912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, September 8, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, will visit the People’s Republic of China in order to participate in the World Economic Forum in Tianjin. The Latvian Prime Minister will meet Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister of China, and other officials and entrepreneurs in order to discuss opportunities for encouraging trade and investment.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/070912-vk-01/#4301</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:37:53 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Presentation on Latvia’s experience in overcoming crisis at an international forum]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/050912-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 6, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, is visiting Brussels in order to participate in Bruegel, a Brussels-based think-tank on economic policy issues. The Latvian Prime Minister will deliver a speech on the recovery and growth of the national economy after the crisis.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/9/050912-vk-01/#4300</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:54:46 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister of Latvia: Development of the Single Digital Market will promote growth across Europe]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/290812-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/5e72af14f09186b878b0b395797a02a9.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis held a meeting with Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany who confirmed that Germany will support Latvia's intention to accede to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and join the euro area, as well as in the discussions on the next EU financial framework.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/290812-vk-01/#4298</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:42:08 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Germany will support Latvia's interests in international organizations]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/240812-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/2d3cd5106fdc7e482bcccb426befdbca.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis held a meeting with Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany who confirmed that Germany will support Latvia's intention to accede to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and join the euro area, as well as in the discussions on the next EU financial framework.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/240812-vk-01/#4297</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:21:19 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Ambassador confirms Germany's support to Latvia's objectives to join the OECD and the euro area]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/220812-vk-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/bd1086fb677010191935a4a5ee32f7da.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Wednesday, August 22, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the meeting with the new Ambassador of Germany to Latvia Andrea Wiktorin informed about Latvia's objectives to join the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the euro area, and received confirmation that Germany will support these initiatives.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/220812-vk-01/#4296</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:33:27 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[China Business Forum to be held in November in Rīga will bring together 400 business leaders from around the world]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/100812-em-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/9014ab3a2e30d1d3377c71fd2e762b60.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On August 9, 2012, the Letter of Intent between the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia and the international organization “Horasis” was signed as well as the Trilateral Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia, the local government of Riga city and the international organization “Horasis” on the organizational aspects of the China Business Forum 2012 to be held in Rīga. The annual International China Business Forum is the top-level forum of China’s entrepreneurs and their foreign cooperation partners that this year will bring together 400 business leaders from around the world in Rīga.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/100812-em-01/#4295</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:27:10 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Prime Minister hopes for support of the Netherlands for Latvia’s accession to the OECD]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/010812-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/b27a1282425bb3c3ae78d43af38a55b7.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Wednesday, August 1, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, during the farewell visit of Juriaan Kraak, Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Republic of Latvia, acknowledged Ambassador’s contribution to strengthening bilateral relation and expressed his hope that the Netherlands would support the introduction of the euro in Latvia and Latvia’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/010812-pm-01/#4294</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:04:14 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Valdis Dombrovskis hopes for support of the Czech Republic to the Baltic interests in the EU]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/250712-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/b2b4b6eed4f2036dc49222663e930529.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Wednesday, July 25, during his meeting with Petr Nečas, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, expressed his hope that the Czech Republic would support the request of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to ensure in the next Financial Perspective of the European Union (EU) sufficient cohesion funding for regional development and to provide fair allocation of direct agricultural payments.  “The next EU budget should serve as a strong development impetus to whole Europe,” emphasised the Prime Minister of Latvia.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/250712-pm-01/#4293</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:50:04 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Valdis Dombrovskis will meet the Czech Prime Minister]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/230712-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, July 24, Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, will pay a visit to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, in order to meet Petr Nečas, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. Valdis Dombrovskis has also accepted an invitation to deliver a lecture on the importance of fiscal discipline for stability and development in Europe at the commencement ceremony of the American Institute on Political and Economic Systems (AIPES) and to also accept the Vašek and Anna Maria Polák visiting lecturer’s award of the Fund for American Studies.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/230712-pm-01/#4291</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:59:57 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Competitiveness, investment, export – Latvia's priorities for the coming years]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/050712-pm-02/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, July 5, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the 6th annual meeting of Honorary Consuls of Latvia stated that after overcoming the crisis the national priorities are competitiveness, investment and export. He emphasized that the contribution of Honorary Consuls in achieving sustainable growth is particularly important.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/050712-pm-02/#4288</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:57:05 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis: The positive dynamics between Latvia and the USA should be continued]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/050712-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/3882326f635b24fad929c3825a6878bf.jpg" width="120" height="100" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Thursday, July 5, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, during the farewell visit of Judith Garber, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, expressed gratitude for her contribution to strengthening the USA - Latvia relationship and acknowledged that the three years since J.Garber has been representing the USA in Latvia have been very fruitful in improving both, political and economic cooperation between the two countries.  The Prime Minister expressed his hope that this positive dynamics will continue also in the future, providing benefits for both countries.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/050712-pm-01/#4287</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:10:20 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister: Latvia can offer new opportunities for the U.S. business]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/030712-pm-01-copy/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/b071458808855ecf18090e82edb8e8c5.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today, on July 3, during the meeting with representatives of the U.S. entrepreneurs’ delegation, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis emphasized that Latvia can offer new opportunities for the U.S. entrepreneurs both in developing the production and export projects and providing access to the markets of the European Union, Russia and other Eastern European countries.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/030712-pm-01-copy/#4286</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:30:31 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis highlights Latvia’s advantages in economic cooperation to the U.S. congressmen]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/020712-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/836198101ff1ab6217aeedda2af28adf.jpg" width="120" height="80" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today, on June 30, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis held a meeting with a delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives and emphasized Latvia’s advantages in developing the economic cooperation and investment projects – open business environment, highly qualified labour force and strategic infrastructure connections with Western and Eastern regions.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/020712-pm-01/#4285</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:21:09 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Representatives of influential U.S. companies will arrive in Rīga]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/290612-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, July 1, representatives of Warner Bros, Procter&Gamble, Boeing etc., a total of 20 influential companies of the United States of America (USA) representing the IT, automotive, defence, aviation, construction and film industry as well as other sectors will arrive in Rīga with a view to familiarize themselves with Latvia as an attractive destination for entrepreneurship, as well as to discuss in presence the opportunities for business cooperation.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/290612-pm-01/#4284</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:14:56 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis calls on the USA to support Latvia’s accession to the OECD]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-05/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/bd63b719b6899437c6248174c79cfc8c.jpg" width="120" height="93" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today, on June 28, during the meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the U.S. support, disclaiming the occupation of Latvia and other Baltic countries, promoting restoration of their independence and integration in the EU and NATO, as well as called on the USA to support Latvia’s endeavours to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-05/#4283</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:47:19 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statements before the meeting]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-04/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/a3e5f5473e14c1891b01e7cc3daa53db.jpg" width="120" height="80" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statements before the meeting.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-04/#4282</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:35:27 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister calls on Germany and Finland to support Latvia’s interests in the EU budget and to expand the cooperation]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-03/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, June 27, during their farewell visit to Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, the Ambassadors of Germany and Finland confirmed that the governments of Germany and Finland are informed about Latvia’s interests in the EU multiannual budget, as well as expressed support to Latvia’s endeavours to join the euro area in 2014.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-03/#4281</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:29:47 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister in Brussels will highlight Latvia's priorities in the EU's multiannual budget]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-02/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 28, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Brussels to discuss with the Heads of State and Government of the European Union (EU) countries the development of the EU and impact of the EU's multiannual budget for 2014-2020 on sustainable development.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-02/#4280</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:46:10 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[It is planned to expand the cooperation with Kazakhstan]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, June 27, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis held a meeting with Galymzhan Koishybayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan. The parties were of the same opinion that it is essential to strengthen the cooperation between the two countries, particularly, in the area of logistics and cargo transportation.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/280612-pm-01/#4279</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:42:33 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[R.Greifeld: Development of the Baltic capital market will foster economic growth]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/270612-pm-02/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/ffd69d0679b7a33a3d60508d5bdb73d9.jpg" width="120" height="80" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today, on June 27, during the meeting with Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, Robert Greifeld, the head of the NASDAQ OMX Stock Market Group emphasized that the Baltic capital market has significant potential for development and its realization will contribute to economic growth of the region.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/270612-pm-02/#4278</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:33:54 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture industry organisations to discuss with the Prime Minister their position regarding the EU direct payments]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/250612-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On June 26 at 11:00 am, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and representatives of the agriculture industry organisations will hold a meeting, during which the farmers and the Prime Minister will discuss their position regarding the EU direct payments prior to the European Council meeting on June 28 – 29.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/250612-pm-01/#4277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:24:30 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister V.Dombrovskis congratulates the Head of the Government of Greece on his appointment to the post]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/210612-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, June 20, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis congratulated Antonis Samara, the leader of Greece's New Democracy party on his appointment to the post of the Prime Minister.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/210612-pm-01/#4276</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:42:37 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[V.Dombrovskis: the economic cooperation between Latvia and Great Britain should be expanded]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/120612-pm-03/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/e40b2851060672c54da1921c8a6c5740.jpg" width="120" height="79" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today, on June 12, during the meeting with Lord Stephen Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis stressed the need to expand the economic cooperation between Latvia and Great Britain, calling on the entrepreneurs of Great Britain to consider the development of manufacturing projects in Latvia and to intensify bilateral trade.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/120612-pm-03/#4275</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:54:49 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister thanks the Baltic –American Freedom Foundation for its contribution to strengthening the cooperation between Latvia and the USA]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/120612-pm-02/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/2ab0cda695670fe5cef63449b21fc86e.jpg" width="120" height="80" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />Today, on June 12, during the meeting with representatives of the Baltic –American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis extended gratitude to the foundation for its contribution to strengthening the cooperation between Latvia and the USA in the area of education, providing the opportunity for Latvian researchers, students and young experts to deepen knowledge and gain experience in the USA.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/120612-pm-02/#4274</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:51:51 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister of Latvia will call on the European Parliament to defend Latvia's interests regarding the EU budget]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/120612-pm-01-copy/</link><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, June 13, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis in Strasbourg (France) will deliver a speech at the meeting of the largest political group of the European Parliament – "European People's Party". The Prime Minister will emphasize Latvia's priorities regarding the multiannual financial framework of the EU – to ensure the cohesion funding amount that is required for growth of Latvia and a level playing field for Latvian farmers in the common European market.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/120612-pm-01-copy/#4273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:57:05 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Promotion of cooperation between Latvia and Great Britain will be discussed]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/110612-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, June 12, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will meet Lord Stephen Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The officials will discuss the opportunities to further develop economic cooperation between Latvia and Great Britain.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/6/110612-pm-01/#4272</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:43:23 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[The Prime Minister and Olli Rehn, EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs discuss Latvia’s progress towards accession to the euro area]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/new-page/060612-pm-03/</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, June 5, Prime Minister V. Dombrovskis met Olli Rehn, EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/new-page/060612-pm-03/#4270</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:20:23 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Foreign investors appreciate the accomplishments in overcoming the crisis and call for implementation of a progressive policy]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/new-page/010612-pm-01/</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="/img/thumbs/g_freetext/cb4d6e4c1ab7b37cd6b92866cf8cb40a.jpg" width="120" height="80" style="margin-right: 10px;" align="left" />On Friday, June 1, the annual meeting of the Government and the Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia (FICIL) was held. The investors praised the Government's initiatives to improve the investment environment and called on the Government to continue transition from overcoming the crisis to sustainable growth. The parties agreed to focus on combating tax evasion during the next period.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/new-page/010612-pm-01/#4269</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:38:46 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister: The ratification of the EU's fiscal treaty is indicative of Latvia's readiness for sustainable growth]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/new-page/310512-pm-01-copy/</link><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 31, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis welcomed the ratification of the European Union's fiscal discipline treaty by the Saeima (Parliament).]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/new-page/310512-pm-01-copy/#4267</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 16:48:34 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
		<item><title><![CDATA[Government will meet the Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia]]></title><link>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/4/300512-com-01/</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, June 1, the annual meeting of the Government and the Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia (FICIL) will be held. The meeting will address the progress made in attracting investments and improvements needed in macroeconomic and tax policy, court system, insolvency process, in the area of competitiveness of state-owned capital companies and renewable energy.]]></description><guid>http://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktuali/zinas/2012/4/300512-com-01/#4265</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 16:24:34 +0300</pubDate><category>News</category></item>
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