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On 3 November 2025, foreign diplomats accredited in Latvia in the field of economic affairs, together with representatives and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited Daugavpils as part of a regional visit to Latgale. During a series of networking events, the delegation met with entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, representatives of economic zones, and other regional stakeholders.
The diplomats not only learned about investment and economic cooperation opportunities but also discovered the region’s diverse cultural and historical heritage and tourism potential.
The event brought together diplomats from 17 countries, representing EU, NATO, and OECD member states. The visit aimed to introduce foreign embassy representatives to Latgale’s entrepreneurs, business environment, investment opportunities, and overall economic potential.
“This is the first time that a targeted visit has been organised for foreign embassy diplomats in Latvia who work on economic affairs. This initiative has the potential to become a new tradition of economic diplomacy,”
emphasised Andžejs Viļumsons, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On 3 November 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, in cooperation with the Latgale Planning Region, the Latgale Special Economic Zone, and the Latgale Business Centre, will host a visit of foreign diplomats responsible for economic affairs to the Latgale region. The delegation will include representatives from around 30 countries.
During the visit, participants will become acquainted with leading companies of the region and the opportunities offered by the Latgale Special Economic Zone (Latgale SEZ). The diplomats will also meet with local entrepreneurs and municipal representatives to discuss cooperation opportunities and regional development initiatives.
A key highlight of the visit will be the Latgale Business Opportunities Presentation and the networking event “Lunch with Entrepreneurs”, which will take place at the “Vārpa” Cultural Centre, Dobeles Street 30, Daugavpils. The session will provide participants with insights into current business trends, opportunities, and challenges in the region, as well as an opportunity to engage in informal discussions on potential partnerships and export market expansion.
Web site was created within the Project “Entrepreneurship support measures in the Latgale Planning Region” of European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2021-2024 Programme “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Cultural Cooperation”
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