page_title: Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Lviv
hierarchical_section_title: Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Lviv
caption_attribution_description: Українська: Будівля на просп. В. Чорновола, 57, де розміщене Почесне консульство Латвійської Республіки у Львові.
context_page_description: The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Lviv was founded on 12 February 1992. Its primary aim was to deepen bilateral inter-regional partnerships and extend cooperation in areas of trade, economics, and cultural relations. Its first representative in Lviv was Volodymyr Hartsyla, a well-known local entrepreneur, public figure, and head of the "BEEM" group. The consular office began operating on the 20 July 2005. A delegation headed by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Ukraine, Andris Vilcāns, participated in the opening ceremony. The main areas of activity of the consulate include the establishment and development of business, academic, and cultural contacts between Latvia and Ukraine, support of Latvian citizens during their stay in the territory of the consular district, and the organisation of different educational and cultural events. In June 2008, the Office was involved in organizing the President of the Latvian Republic Valdis Zatlers' visit to Lviv during his state visit to Ukraine. During this visit, and with the assistance of Honorary Consul V.
context_section_description: The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Lviv was founded on 12 February 1992. Its primary aim was to deepen bilateral inter-regional partnerships and extend cooperation in areas of trade, economics, and cultural relations. Its first representative in Lviv was Volodymyr Hartsyla, a well-known local entrepreneur, public figure, and head of the "BEEM" group. The consular office began operating on the 20 July 2005. A delegation headed by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Ukraine, Andris Vilcāns, participated in the opening ceremony. The main areas of activity of the consulate include the establishment and development of business, academic, and cultural contacts between Latvia and Ukraine, support of Latvian citizens during their stay in the territory of the consular district, and the organisation of different educational and cultural events. In June 2008, the Office was involved in organizing the President of the Latvian Republic Valdis Zatlers' visit to Lviv during his state visit to Ukraine. During this visit, and with the assistance of Honorary Consul V. Hartsula, a number of cooperative agreements were signed between Lviv, Riga, and other towns of the Lviv region and Latvia (Drohobych, Pustomyty and Smiltene, Zhovkva and Cēsis, Truskavets and Ludza). For his contributions to the Latvian Republic, V. Hartsula was awarded the oldest Latvian order, 'The Cross of Recognition' in September 2008. The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia is located at 57 Chornovil Ave.
caption: Building at 57 Chornovil Ave., where the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Lviv is located.
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