At least for the present the Latvian research institutes should preserve double status - one part would pass over to subordination of the University, but the other one would preserve the status of an independent entity for some time. These resources are used to pay small allowances to the Academy members retired from work as well as for prizes of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Maris Gailis was also present at the General Meeting who in his address pointed out that the most precious resources are information, educated and knowledgeable persons. Science is required for the maintenance of comprehensive education, especially that of higher education. Only science can ensure mastering of modern technology.
Science can acquire and develop further our national cultural heritage.
National science is a pre-requisite of a developed state, and Latvia does want to join Europe as a developed state. We do want to enrich humanity by searching for truth and inventing something new. The state really needs your assistance. Scientific approach is required for working out Latvia's economic strategy, priorities of foreign policy and legislation. I suggest not to wait for the moment when Ministries would come and ask, and formulate ready tasks for you.