The new President of Latvia about the relations with Russia
Former Minister of defence of Latvia Raymond Vejonis will assume the duties of the President powers on 8 July after taking a celebratory oath at the session of the Sejm. Politician told about what he sees as the prospects of development of relations between Moscow and Riga.
Each new leader of the country, even if he shared the views of their predecessor, brings both domestic and foreign policy, a number of specific configurations. For other States the election of a new President at their neighbor is a chance to significantly improve its international relations, or the risk to go to the diplomatic impasse.
The new President of Latvia at the extraordinary session of the Seimas was elected Minister of defence powers Raymond Vejonis. After the vote, he made it clear that its policy towards Russia will coincide with the decisions of the office of the European Union. Despite the fact that Riga and interested in working with Moscow, the main vector of development of relations between the States, apparently, is dictated from Brussels.
"Latvia, like other European powers, interested in excellent relations with the Russian Federation. But like any other, this relationship is bidirectional, so in a sense, everything depends on Russia, which policy in the future she will choose whether to observe the Minsk agreements N2. And if all this is done, then I think all of Europe will return to normal relations with Russia," NTV quoted the new President of Latvia Raymond Vejonis.
Elected President of Latvia policy will officially take office on July 8, after taking the oath at the session of the Sejm, reports "Interfax". Raymond Vejonis was nominated in applicants for this position by the Union of greens and farmers. For the appointment of its President voted by 55 deputies, against - 42, 1 invalid ballot.
Elected President of Latvia 48 years. Born Raymond Vejonis in Russia, but Russian roots had no effect on its activity on a post of the defense Minister and political activist supported the expansion of NATO, and also offered twice to increase the size of the army. As President he, apparently, will also continue to follow obesityobesity course in foreign and domestic policy.
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