Rinkēvičs: Uncertainty is hardest for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
President Edgars Rinkēvičs said the Foreign Ministry is regularly briefing him on efforts to locate Latvian citizens who are missing in Nepal. He noted that uncertainty is the most difficult burden for their relatives and friends.
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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has addressed the public on social media regarding Latvian citizens who are currently missing in Nepal.
According to the president, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs keeps him regularly updated on the work of the diplomatic and consular service, which is trying to determine information about the whereabouts of the missing Latvians.
Rinkēvičs stated that the most difficult aspect of such a situation is the uncertainty now faced by the relatives and friends of those who are missing. He confirmed he is following the efforts of diplomats and the consular service to clarify the situation.
The source report did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of these individuals. However, the president's statement indicates that Latvian state institutions are actively engaged in trying to establish what has happened, working together with the relevant services.
