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STATE VISIT
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Purpose of visit
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The invitation of the President of Latvia
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Components of the visit
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Guard of honour, red carpet on arrival and departure at the airport
Official welcome ceremony at the Riga Castle
Official photographs and signing the Guest Book
Exchange of State Decorations (by agreement of both parties)
Exchange of State Gifts
Meeting with the President of Latvia and his/ her spouse (if the visiting Head of State is accompanied by his/her spouse)
Discussions between both Heads of States and Delegations
Press conference for both Heads of States
Flower laying ceremony at the Freedom Monument
Meeting with the Chairperson [Speaker] of the Saeima [Parliament]
Meeting with the Prime Minister
State Dinner hosted by the President of Latvia and his/her spouse
Visit to the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Business Forum (as appropriate to the context of the visit)
Visit to cultural or other establishments, a public speech
Regional tour
Reception hosted by visiting country
Separate programme for the spouses of both Heads of States
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Composition of the foreign delegation
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Official delegation 1 (2) + 10 (the principle of reciprocity)
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Responsible institution
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The Chancery of the President of Latvia
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Financing
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The costs for the official delegation - (Airport VIP lounge, hotel, official meals, transport and interpreter services) are covered by the Latvian side, following the principle of reciprocity
Depending on the context of the visit additional expenses may be permitted, which are to be covered by the Latvian side
Other expenses are to be covered by the visiting country
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The Latvian welcome and farewell party at the airport
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Appropriate minister or other official nominated by the President of the Republic of Latvia
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state concerned to Latvia
The Head of the State Protocol
A Protocol Officer from the President’s Protocol
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The Latvian party at the official welcome ceremony at the Riga Castle
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The President of Latvia and his/her spouse
The Chairperson of the Saeima
The Prime Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Dean of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps in Latvia
Appropriate ministers and other officials who participate in discussions and are included in the official delegation of the welcoming country
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state concerned to Latvia
The Commander of the National Armed Forces
The Head of the President’s Chancery
The Chairperson of the Riga City Council
The Head of the State Protocol
Advisors to the President of Latvia
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Security
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Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia
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OFFICIAL VISIT
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Purpose of visit
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The invitation of the President of Latvia
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Components of the visit
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Guard of honour, red carpet on arrival and departure at the airport
Official welcome ceremony at the Riga Castle
Official photographs and signing of the Guest Book
Exchange of Official Gifts
Meeting with the President of Latvia and his/her spouse (if the visiting Head of State is accompanied by his/her spouse)
Discussion between both Heads of States and Delegations
Press conference for both Heads of States
Official flower laying ceremony at the Freedom Monument
Meeting with the Chairperson of the Saeima
Meeting with the Prime Minister
Business Forum (as appropriate to the context of the visit)
Other meetings at the suggestion of the Latvian side or upon request of the visiting country
Official luncheon/ dinner hosted by the President of Latvia and his/her spouse
Separate programme for the spouses of the Heads of States
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Composition of the foreign delegation
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Official delegation 1 (2) + 10 (or the principle of reciprocity)
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Responsible institution
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The Chancery of the President of Latvia
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Financing
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The costs for the official delegation - (Airport VIP lounge, hotel, official meals, transport and interpreter services) are covered by the Latvian side, following the principle of reciprocity
Depending on the context of the visit additional expenses may be permitted, which are covered by the Latvian side. Other expenses are to be covered by the visiting country
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The Latvian welcome and farewell party at the airport
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Appropriate minister or other official nominated by the President of the Republic of Latvia
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the state concerned to Latvia
The Head of the State Protocol
A Protocol Officer from the President’s Protocol
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The Latvian party at the official welcome ceremony at the Riga Castle
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The President of Latvia and his/her spouse
The Chairperson of the Saeima
The Prime Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Dean of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps in Latvia
Appropriate ministers and other officials who participate in the discussions and are included in the composition of the official welcoming party
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
The Commander of the National Armed Forces
The Head of the President’s Chancery
The Chairperson of the Riga City Council
The Head of the State Protocol
Advisors to the President of Latvia
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Security
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Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia
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WORKING VISIT
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Purpose of visit
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The invitation of the President of Latvia or on the initiative of the visiting country, as well as for a particular occasion, such as a conference, commemoration event, presentation, etc., or according to the context of the visit
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Components of the visit
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Meeting with the President of Latvia
Other meetings at the suggestion of the Latvian side or at the request of the visiting country
Individual event (conference, presentation, commemoration event, etc.)
The exchange of gifts is not provided (with exception of the request of the visiting country, tradition of the state concerned, or according to the context of the visit)
If the Head of State is accompanied by his/ her spouse, a separate meeting with the spouse of the President of Latvia is possible, a separate programme may be organised
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Composition of the foreign delegation
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Official delegation 1 (2) + 3 or 1 + 4 (the principle of reciprocity)
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Responsible institution
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The Chancery of the President of Latvia
Depending on the content of the visit or specific event (e.g. conference), a particular organiser in charge of the visit or event concerned
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Financing
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On the principle of reciprocity or at the expense of the visiting country
Hotel, Airport VIP lounge, transport for the delegation within the format 1 (2) + 3 or 1 + 4 is covered by the Latvian side
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The Latvian welcome and farewell party at the airport
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The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the state concerned
The Head of the State Protocol
A Protocol Officer from the President’s Protocol
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Security
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Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia
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PRIVATE VISIT
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Purpose of visit
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The invitation of the Latvian side or on the initiative of the visiting country
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Components of the visit
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According to the purpose of the visit
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Composition of the foreign delegation
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As determined by the visiting country
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Responsible institution
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The Chancery of the President of Latvia, the Embassy of foreign state concerned
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Financing
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Expenses of the Airport VIP lounge (for the Head of State and his/her spouse) is covered by the Latvian side
Other expenses to be covered by the visiting country
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The Latvian welcome and farewell party at the airport
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A Protocol Officer from the President’s Protocol
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Security
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Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia
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TRANSIT VISIT
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Purpose of visit
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The initiative of the visiting country
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Components of the visit
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As determined by the visiting country
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Composition of the foreign delegation
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As determined by the visiting country
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Responsible institution
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The Chancery of the President of Latvia, the Embassy of foreign state concerned
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Financing
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Expenses of the Airport VIP lounge (for the Head of State and his/her spouse) is covered by the Latvian side
Other expenses to be covered by the visiting country
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The Latvian welcome and farewell party at the airport
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A Protocol Officer from the President’s Protocol
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Security
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Military police, the Security Service of the President of Latvia
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SPOUSE VISIT
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Purpose of visit
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The invitation of the spouse of the President of Latvia or on the initiative of the visiting country, as well as to attend an individual function or event (e.g. conference, presentation, commemoration event etc.), or according to the content of the visit
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Components of the visit
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With regard to the purpose of the visit
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Composition of the foreign delegation
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To be determined by the visiting country
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Responsible institution
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The Chancery of the President of Latvia
Depending on the content of the visit or specific event (e.g. conference), a particular organiser in charge of the visit or event concerned
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Financing
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On the principle of reciprocity or to be covered by the visiting country
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The Latvian welcome and farewell party at the airport
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A Protocol Officer from the President’s Protocol
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