What are the main functions of the Spanish Embassy in Riga?
First of all, similarly to all embassies, we are defending the interests of our country. We protect and provide help to our citizens. We also take care of visas for those foreigners who are residing here. Besides, we develop a cultural program and organize official visits, such as the visit of the King of Spain last year. This year we have very much work to do, as Spain has the Presidency of the European Union. How could you describe the international relations between Spain and Latvia? To my mind we have a very good relationship, from all angles. The King of Spain visited Riga last year, and Latvian politicians also regularly make diplomatic visits to Spain. We do not have any problems, or conflicts. Sometimes, I am joking that the friendship between Spain and Latvia exists due to the fact that there were no conquests or invasions between them in the past. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same about other European countries. What problems are you solving at the moment? As I said, we a
