Political Relations

Latvia became a NATO and EU member in 2004, and its relations with Greece were thus strengthened even further. For many years, there have been parliamentary friendship groups in both countries.

1922 Greece recognizes Latvia as independent Sovereign State - Letter of the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgios Baltatzis to the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, announcing the recognition of Latvia by Greece

1991 The re-establishment of the diplomatic relations between Greece and Latvia. Letter from then Prime Minister of the Republic of Greece, dated 02-09-1991 regarding the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.