The Foreign Minister discusses with the President of the Republic of Latvia mechanisms for developing cooperation.
On Friday, the President of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, received in the Latvian capital, Riga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, who conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II to the President and His Majesty’s keenness to develop bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Latvia.
The President of Latvia sent his greetings to His Majesty King Abdullah II, and affirmed his country’s interest in strengthening cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
During the meeting, mechanisms for developing cooperation in several vital sectors were discussed in a way that serves the interests of both countries and peoples, in addition to regional developments and international issues of common interest.
Safadi began his visit to Latvia by meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Paepa Braja, where he held extensive talks with her focusing on prospects for developing bilateral cooperation and within the framework of the European Union.
During the meeting, Safadi and Braga agreed to define areas of cooperation between the two countries and the steps required to increase cooperation in the economic, trade, investment, educational and health fields, in addition to cooperation in the field of defense and security industries.
The two ministers also affirmed the continuation of cooperation within the framework of the European Union in various fields.
Safadi and Braga signed an agreement between the two governments on exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, and a memorandum of cooperation between the two countries’ foreign ministries to establish a mechanism for bilateral political consultations.
The two ministers agreed to hold the first round of political consultations as soon as possible.
The foreign ministries of both countries will develop a roadmap outlining operational programs to increase cooperation in promising sectors and bridge the gap between the private sectors of both countries.
Safadi and Braga discussed the situation in the region and the efforts aimed at ending the escalation and restoring lasting security and stability.
Safadi noted the importance of Latvia's role as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in efforts to achieve security and stability.
During his visit, the first by a Jordanian foreign minister to Latvia, Safadi visited the Freedom Memorial alongside his Latvian counterpart. The two ministers laid wreaths in memory of the victims of Latvia's War of Independence.
Safadi, accompanied by Braga, also visited Riga Stradinc University and the Military Medical Complex, and discussed with university officials ways to increase cooperation in the health and education sectors.
Safadi visited Latvia, the first stop on a tour of the Baltic states that also includes Estonia, which he arrives in today, and Lithuania, where he will discuss bilateral relations and regional issues with his counterparts. In Estonia, Safadi will participate tomorrow in the Lennart Meri Conference, which will be held in the capital, Tallinn.
