Howard James Pym Meets The President Of Latvia

The 4^th meeting of Latvias Honorary Consuls took place in Riga on the 3^rd and 4^th of July 2008. Howard J Pym Honorary Consul For Latvia in the United Kingdom was present during a visit to the Medieval City of Cesis.

The Meeting was hosted by Mr Gints Skenders Chairman of the Cecis City Council who gave a talk about the City’s historic past, and then treated his honoured guests to a guided tour of the Cesus Medieval Castle where actors gave a demonstration of what life would have been like hundreds of years ago. The Master of the Livonian Order, Wolter Von Pletenberg was also present and gave a talk about past events through the centuries that had taken place there. The Master hosted a Medieval Banquet and a good time was had by all.

A Reception was held at Riga Castle in the Hall of Coats Of Arms, Hosted by H.E. Valdis Zatlers, President Of Latvia and his charming wife Lilita. Mr Howard Pym was present along with a great many Honorary Consuls from around the World. Cocktails were served in the beautiful castle grounds while the group listened to a speech made by His Excellency, The President, about foreign affairs and the help given to Latvia by its Consuls.

Howard Pym meets the President of Latvia mr Valdis Zatlers

Mr Howard J Pym Honorary Consul of Latvia Pictured together The President Of Latvia Mr Valdis Zatlers and his beautiful wife Lilita during a reception to mark the 4^th Meeting of Honorary Consuls in Riga.

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Howard Pym attended the 4th meeting of Honorary Consuls in Riga on the 3rd and 4th of July

Mr Howard James Pym, Honorary Consul Of Latvia attended the 4^th meeting of Honorary Consuls in Riga on the 3^rd and 4^th of July.

Mr Howard J Pym Honorary Consul of Latvia Pictured above (1st from right 2nd row), together with His Excellency Ivars Godmanis Prime Minister of Latvia( pictured with the light coloured suit to the front of the picture) together with Latvias Consuls of the World.

More than 130 Honorary Consuls representing 80 Country’s were present. Under heavy security from both the Police Force and Special Services the group were able to visit the beautiful cultural and historic city of Valmera.

The present day Valmera is the biggest city of Vidzeme with bustling economic life, rich traditions of culture and sports, and appealing landscape.

Welcomed by the Mayor Mr Inesis Bokis, and members of the City Council the group were invited to inspect the Vidzeme University College and its integrated Library, followed by visits to two factories manufacturing both milk products and Fibre Glass insulation, after which the group were invited for lunch at the Valmera Drama Theatre Café before joining the cavalcade for the return journey to Riga.