Finland–Latvia relations explained

Finland–Latvia relations are foreign relations between Finland and Latvia. Finland has an embassy in Riga. Latvia has an embassy in Helsinki. Both countries are full members of the COE, CBSS, NB8, EU, NATO and Eurozone.

In 1999, the President of Latvia visited Finland. Finland pledged its support for Latvia to join the European Union.^[1]

In June 1999, Latvian Prime Minister Vilis Kristopans met Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade Kimmo Sasi.^[2]

Sport

Finland and Latvia co-hosted the men's 2023 Ice hockey World Championship and 2025 Men's European Basketball Championship.

Resident diplomatic missions

• Finland has an embassy in Riga.
• Latvia has an embassy in Helsinki.

See also

• Foreign relations of Finland
• Foreign relations of Latvia
• Latvians in Finland

Notes and References

1. Web site: Latvian president ends Finnish visit, says Finland will support EU aspirations. Baltic News Network. 2 April 2016.
2. Web site: Finn says Latvia likely to start EU talks this year. The Baltic Times. 2 April 2016.