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Latvia's ruling United List alliance, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, secured a historic victory in Saturday's parliamentary election, winning the largest number of seats by a single political force since the country restored its independence in 1991.With virtually all ballots counted, the United List won 35.3% of the vote and secured 42 of the 100 seats in the Saeima, Latvia's unicameral parliament, according to election results. The result surpasses the previous post-independence record of 36 seats won by the Latvian Way in 1993.Kulbergs thanked voters for their strong support in a video message posted on X, saying he would carry out the responsibility entrusted to him with the utmost seriousness and full commitment.Voter turnout stood at 51.8%, the lowest recorded in a Latvian parliamentary election since the restoration of independence, according to election authorities.Latvia First finished second with 17 seats, followed by Sovereign Power/Union of Young Latvians with 15 seats. The National Alliance and the Progressives each won 10 seats, while New Unity secured seven. 

The Qatar Chamber held a meeting on Thursday with the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to the State of Qatar Dana Goldfinca. The meeting discussed ways to enhance trade and economic relations between the two countries, explored potential areas of cooperation between the Qatari and Latvian private sectors, and highlighted key investment opportunities for Qatari business persons in Latvia.Speaking at the meeting, QC Board Member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani stressed that the current volume of trade between Qatar and Latvia remains very modest, underlining the importance of strengthening cooperation between the private sectors of both countries to expand trade exchange and mutual investments.For her part, Ambassador Dana Goldfinca expressed Latvia's keenness to deepen economic and trade cooperation with Qatar, pointing to promising sectors for Qatari investments such as information and communications technology, food security, tourism, renewable energy, healthcare, and logistics.She further noted that Latvia offers attractive investment opportunities through its eight free zones, which provide various incentives and facilities for foreign investors. She also emphasised her country's openness to Qatari investments across all sectors.The Ambassador further highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between the Qatar Chamber and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate communication and foster stronger ties between the business communities of both countries.

Latvia, which offers attractive opportunities through eight free zones, is seeking investments from Qatar, especially in information and communications technology, food security, tourism, renewable energy, healthcare, and logistics.This was discussed at a Qatar Chamber meeting with Dana Goldfinča, non-resident Ambassador of Latvia to Qatar.She was received at the chamber’s headquarters by board member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil bin al-Abdulghani, in the presence of other members Abdullah al-Emadi and Dr Mohammed bin Johar al-Mohammed.The meeting discussed ways to enhance trade and economic relations between the two countries, explored potential areas of cooperation between the Qatari and Latvian private sectors, and highlighted key investment opportunities for Qatari businessmen in Latvia.Abdulrahman al-Abdulghani said the current volume of trade between Qatar and Latvia remains very modest, underlining the importance of strengthening cooperation between the private sectors of both countries to expand trade exchange and mutual investments.Inviting Qatar Inc to Latvia, Goldfinča emphasised her country’s openness to Qatari investments across all sectors.The envoy further highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between the Qatar Chamber and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate communication and foster stronger ties between the business communities of both countries.