A Visit to Latvia: Schwesig Amps Up Economic Ties with Latvia
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Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), embarked on a three-day visit to the Baltic gem, Latvia, starting with a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa in the capital, Riga. In their discussion, they agreed that a Latvian economic delegation, led by the prime minister herself, would journey to Rostock on September 26. This visit will culminate in a German-Latvian economic forum in the historic Hanseatic city.
"Germany is quite the trade titan in the Baltic region, and we're itching to cash in on that potential even more. And naturally, we aspire to be part of the action," said Schwesig. The upcoming economic forum will zero in on sectors like energy and digitalization. "Latvia is streets ahead in the digital realm compared to Germany. We've got a boatload to learn from Latvia," she declared. In stark contrast, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a trailblazer in Germany's renewable energy sector.
Schwesig's stay in Latvia runs until Wednesday. This visit isn't just a political power play; it involves high-level discussions with Baltic EU and NATO leadership alongside conferring with economic bigwigs. She's joined by an economic entourage from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Fun Fact:
Did you know that Latvia, being the only EU country with a fully digitalized construction permitting process, is all set to share its expertise with German partners? This collaboration aims to enhance digital infrastructure and business processes in both regions. (Source: [1][2])
Key Focus Areas:
Digitalization: Latvia's foray into digitalization can prove invaluable to German partners, with a focus on improving public administration processes and smart logistics. Additionally, efforts will be made to shore up cybersecurity solutions for the maritime sector. (Source: [1])
Energy: Collaboration in the energy sector revolves around innovative solutions and eco-friendly practices, championing the goals of a green and digital transition. (Source: [1])
Business and Innovation: The forum also spotlights business development and innovation, with the involvement of several companies and the participation of the Rostock Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Source: [1])
Overall, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is poised to make a meaningful impact by driving these initiatives forward and establishing a collaborative platform that benefits both regions.
- The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, has emphasized the potential of increased economic ties with Latvia, expressing particular interest in sectors like energy and digitalization, as Latvia is streets ahead in the digital realm compared to Germany.
- During the German-Latvian economic forum, discussions will cover not only energy and digitalization but also business and innovation, with the participation of several companies and the Rostock Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- In the context of digitalization, Latvia, being the only EU country with a fully digitalized construction permitting process, aims to share its expertise with German partners to enhance digital infrastructure and business processes in both regions.
- The economic delegation led by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of Latvia plans to visit Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to discuss policies concerning migration, war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, general-news, car-accidents, politics, as well as vocational training and other key sectors during their visit to Rostock on September 26.
