Last week’s visit to Chisinau by Latvian Minister for Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkevics represented an additional occasion for measuring the temperature of the bilateral relational, which were and continue to be cordial. The Latvian official spoke about this in an interview for IPN News Agency.

“Our relations are very cordial at bilateral political level and the temperature is favorable for such a state of affairs,” said Edgars Rinkevics.

He confirmed that Latvia’s experience on its way to modernization and European integration and in overcoming problems that were once common can be useful to Moldova.

“We already work on a number of very practical matters. I mean the promotion of reforms in justice and regional development. Now we are considering the areas where we can help you implement the Free Trade Agreement, including by providing expertise and assistance in meeting the standards, etc. Last year, for example, the cooperation between the border services developed successfully and our border guards trained your border guards to perform operations and particular practical activities,” said Edgars Rinkevics.

“During the current visit, we discussed some of your obligations within the Association Agreement given that Moldova is close to the Danube and this means that it is a maritime country, even if this is unbelievable, and you have a port and exit to the Black Sea. We will continue to study these matters as we possess the expertise you need. You should only tell us. We maintain a very good dialog and are always looking for possibilities to help you.”

Latvia is holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of this year. The Eastern Partnership Summit will take place in Riga on May 21-22.