Latvian Foreign Minister says democracy, human rights the bedrock of freedom and peace in Europe

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs took part in the official handover ceremony for the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, on Wednesday, the ministry reports.

For the coming six months, Latvia will be at the helm of the Committee of Ministers work.
The minister drew attention to the fact that it would be Latvia’s second time chairing the organisation’s work since 1995 when Latvia became a member of the CoE.