Press release, 19 September 2015
Loreta Graužinienė, Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, and Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, had a tête-à-tête meeting that was arranged during the annual celebration of the Day of Baltic Unity. The leaders of the Lithuanian and Latvian parliaments have discussed the recent political matters and the issue of refugees that both states have to deal with.
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Photo of the Seimas Office (author Olga Posaškova) |
“Today we have discussed the issue of refugees and other relevant matters pertaining to the complicated geopolitical situation. These matters are important to both Lithuania and Latvia. They are our common concerns. Only exchanges of views and experience will enable us to find the best solutions,” said Loreta Graužinienė.
“I am pleased that the Lithuanian and Latvian parliaments not only celebrate together the Day of Baltic Unity, but also work together in a constructive spirit. We have discussed a lot of important matters as well as the decisions we should take in connection with refugees,” said Ināra Mūrniece.
After the meeting, the leaders of the Lithuanian and Latvian parliaments had a guided tour of Rokiškis Manor House and signed the Guest Book.
Secretariat of the Speaker of the Seimas, tel. +370 5 239 6344
