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France × Latvia

French Foreign Trade Advisors in Latvia

Business expertise and strategic dialogue in the service of the economic relationship between France and Latvia — for international development and long-term cooperation.

01About

Experienced business leaders, acting voluntarily for France’s economic presence in Latvia.

CCEF Latvia brings together the Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France established in Latvia — executives and entrepreneurs appointed to place their field experience at the service of French public authorities and companies.

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02France × Latvia

France–Latvia: a deepening European partnership

The relationship between France and Latvia can no longer be summed up by their shared membership of the European Union, NATO and the euro area. It is now being built through a growing number of concrete forms of cooperation: security, economy and investment, culture, education, research, innovation and partnerships between territories.

This momentum rests on institutions, companies, local authorities, universities and talent that are gradually developing new links between the two countries.

The French Foreign Trade Advisors in Latvia are part of this momentum: they bring their international experience and knowledge of the ground to inform companies, facilitate connections and contribute to the development of Franco-Latvian economic relations.

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03Mission

Our Mission

The Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France are experienced business leaders and international experts who voluntarily contribute their expertise to France’s international economic development. Their action is structured around four official missions.

  1. 01. Advising public authorities

    Providing public authorities, government bodies, regions and French embassies abroad with field intelligence, analyses, recommendations and practical insight on international trade, markets and economic developments.

  2. 02. Supporting companies

    Supporting companies in their international development through practical advice, long-term guidance, experience sharing and relevant introductions.

  3. 03. Preparing young people for international careers

    Sharing international experience and know-how with students and young professionals, and raising awareness of international careers and opportunities.

  4. 04. Promoting France’s attractiveness

    Promoting France’s economic strengths and helping to facilitate foreign investment decisions through relationships with business leaders and economic authorities in their countries of residence.

04Interviews

Interviews

Perspectives from the institutional and political figures shaping economic relations between France and Latvia.

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Special Interview — Ambassador of France to Latvia

France and Latvia: a relationship with growth still ahead

In a written interview with the Business Club France Latvia, the Ambassador of France to Latvia discusses the momentum of Franco-Latvian economic relations, the most promising sectors for cooperation and the role of the business ecosystem.

March 2026

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Interview — Vincent Caure

Vincent Caure

Member of the French National Assembly for French citizens abroad (3rd constituency) · Chair of the Law Committee

Vincent Caure on Latvia, the Baltics and French business

Member of Parliament for French citizens in Northern Europe and Chair of the National Assembly’s Law Committee, Vincent Caure shares his view of Latvia’s strengths, the obstacles still to overcome and the cooperation to build between French and Latvian companies.

September 2026

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05Ecosystem

Our ecosystem partners

The institutions and business organisations with which CCEF Latvia works to support economic relations between France and Latvia.

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  • Embassy of France in Latvia
    Diplomatic representation
  • Business France
    French agency for international business development
  • Bpifrance
    French public investment bank
  • Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France
    National network of French Foreign Trade Advisors
  • LIAA
    Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
  • LTRK
    Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • FICIL
    Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia
  • Business Club France Latvia
    French–Latvian business community