Haseloff on an economic mission: Strong partnerships in the Baltics!

Haseloff on an economic mission: Strong partnerships in the Baltics!

Prime Minister Haseloff's trip to the Baltics will be dominated by economic discussions and cultural events. On October 12, 2025, he will be in Latvia and Lithuania to further strengthen bilateral relations. In particular, talks with the Latvian Minister of Economic Affairs Viktors Valainis and his Lithuanian counterpart Edvinas Grikšas will be on the agenda. With these discussions, Haseloff aims to intensify exchange and cooperation between the countries.

On October 14th, Haseloff plans to have another conversation with the Latvian Minister of Culture Agnese Lāce. A highlight of his trip will be taking part in the anniversary event “500 years of the first book in Latvian and Estonian” in the Latvian National Library in Riga, where he will give a welcoming speech. This is particularly significant since the oldest printed books in Latvia and Estonia, such as Reformation pamphlets, were probably printed in Wittenberg.

Economic cooperation

The economic ties between Latvia and Germany are proud of a long tradition and are currently showing positive dynamics. According to investinlatvia.de, trade turnover between the two countries increased to 2.6 billion euros in the first half of 2023, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. In addition, German investments in Latvia also increased to 1.506 billion euros, which corresponds to an increase of 11% compared to the previous year. This development underlines the importance of Germany as a strategic partner and ally in Europe.

As Latvian Minister Valainis emphasizes, historical relations with Germany are of great importance for future cooperation. During his visit to Germany, he was able to meet with important business representatives, such as the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut and Transport Minister Winfried Hermann will speak. These discussions focused on creating new jobs and attracting investments to Latvia.

Cultural exchange and bilateral relations

Cultural relations between Latvia and Germany are also strongly developed. According to riga.diplo.de, the German language is widely spoken in Latvia and there is a lively exchange in the areas of music, theater, dance, art and literature. Numerous partnerships between German and Latvian cities and universities promote this intercultural dialogue.

The Prime Minister will also take part in a discussion on security policy in the Baltics on the same day, with Dr. Gunda Reire, head of the presidential office of the Latvian president, and Gudrun Masloch, the German ambassador to Latvia.

At the end of his visit, Haseloff will visit the German Brigade of the Bundeswehr in Lithuania on October 16th and hold a conversation with Brigadier General Christoph Huber. Such measures underscore the continued commitment of both countries to deeper cooperation and promoting prosperity in the region.