Latvia

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Montenegro and Latvia, as small countries with many similarities in terms of historical challenges, have a strong friendship. In addition to a formal alliance in NATO, relations between the two countries are characterized by Latvia's strong support for Montenegro's reform efforts on the path to EU membership.

Latvia recognized Montenegro's independence on June 12, 2006, and diplomatic relations were established on June 19, 2006.

The Embassy of Montenegro in Warsaw is in charge of the diplomatic representation of Montenegro in the Republic of Latvia. It currently operates at the level of charge d'affaires a.i.

The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Budapest is in charge of the diplomatic representation of Latvia in Montenegro. It currently operates at the level of charge d'affaires a.i.

BILATERAL MEETINGS 

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Srđan Darmanović, PhD, paid a working visit to Latvia, on February 21, 2020.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Srđan Darmanović, PhD, paid an official visit to Latvia, 16-17 May 2017.

Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, Darko Pajović was in Latvia on the occasion of the ratification of the Protocol on Montenegro's accession to NATO in the Latvian Parliament, on October 6, 2016.

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevičs paid an official visit to Montenegro, 11-12 May 2015

ECONOMIC COOPERATION

In 2020, the total commodity exchange with Latvia amounted to EUR 714 thousand out of which EUR 713 thousand worth imports, and insignificantly EUR 1,000 worth of exports. In 2019, the total commodity exchange with In 2019, imports from Latvia were 930 thousand euros, while exports were insignificant (1,000 euros).

In 2020, direct investments from Latvia to Montenegro amounted to EUR 783 thousand. In 2019, investments from Latvia amounted to EUR 845 thousand.

In 2020, there were 101 tourists from Latvia who visited Montenegro, and this resulted in total 374 overnight stays. In 2019, there were 1,637 tourists from Latvia who visited Montenegro, and this resulted in total 7,330 overnight stays.