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On Thursday, October 30, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene met with representatives of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (ALCCIC), as well as representatives of entrepreneurs from both countries, focusing on the conclusions of the study “Baltic Tiger” and the idea of a joint global brand for the Baltic States.

During the meeting, the main conclusions of the study “Baltic Tiger” conducted by the Latvian Institute for Strategic and Economic Studies “LaSer” were presented. The author of the study, Professor Daunis Auers, pointed out that in order for the Baltic countries to maintain their growth rate and security stability, deeper integration is needed in four areas: defense, diplomacy, functional cooperation, and joint branding. The study shows that the potential of the Baltic region increases when the countries act as a single player rather than three separate economies. Closer integration and a shared economic vision can become the main drivers of growth in the region. The author also emphasized the importance of the Nordic countries’ experience—close cooperation and joint solutions have helped to strengthen economic and political stability.

“The economies of Latvia and Lithuania are closely linked, and we have ample opportunities to deepen cooperation, especially in the defense industry and the digital sector. With a more favorable environment for entrepreneurs, closer economic cooperation, and fewer bureaucratic obstacles, we can increase the international competitiveness of the Baltic region,” said Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

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Originally published on 30 Oct