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Latvia–Spain relations are thebilateral relations betweenLatvia andSpain. Both countries are full members of theCouncil of Europe, theEuropean Union andNATO.
Latvia has an embassy inMadrid.[1] Formal representation of Spain in Latvia is limited to the embassy office inRiga.[2]
Historical relations between Spain and Latvia began during thefirst period of independence, and were re-established in October 1991.
Since Latvia's entry into the EU and NATO, relations with Spain have seen positive developments, including the opening of the Spanish Embassy in Riga in 2004, and Latvia's Diplomatic Representation in Madrid.
In 2009, Latvian representatives visited Spain, which culminated a first stage of bilateral approach.[3]
While Latvia is not subject to Official Spanish Development Assistance, cooperation in the cultural and educational field is growing. Several Spanish universities have signed agreements with counterparts in Latvia, and the number ofErasmus students in Spain continues to grow. TheAECID finances two lectorates in eachUniversity of Latvia.[citation needed]
Spanish artists travel to Riga to participate in major dance or music festivals, as part of Latvia's cultural programming.[citation needed]
TheLatvian Academy of Culture teaches a degree of specialization in Spanish language and culture. The University of Latvia teaches a master's degree in Romanesque Studies, both with the support of the AECID's lecturer program.[4]
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