The United States and Latvia signed a historic agreement on September 4, 2024, in Riga to boost cooperation in science and technology. The Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation aims to deepen ties between the two countries and promote collaboration in key areas of research and innovation.
“The agreement reflects our mutual commitment to dynamic and effective international cooperation,” officials said in a joint statement. They emphasized the importance of open data for scientific research and evidence-based decision-making.
Both nations agreed that scientific and technological cooperation is critical for economic growth and will serve as a foundation for expanded trade. “Scientific research is an essential condition for the development of national economies,” the statement noted.
The U.S. and Latvia underscored the values of openness, transparency, and equity in their scientific partnerships, stressing that the agreement will strengthen their partnership. “This will not only bolster our friendship but also support scientific solutions to today’s global challenges,” the U.S. delegation stated.
The partnership between the U.S. and Latvia is grounded in shared values, including democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, which both countries reaffirmed during the signing.
