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Latvian Dual-Use Export Forum 2025 Sets Stage for Cooperation and Growth

Strategic Insights

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On November 11-12, the Latvian Dual-Use Export Forum 2025 will be held in Liepaja, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, government, and security representatives from Latvia and abroad to promote cooperation between civil and defense industries and strengthen Latvia's ability to offer innovative dual-use solutions to the global market. The forum will feature over 120 company representatives from various countries and include bilateral meetings, panel discussions, and exhibition stands, aiming to create new opportunities for partnership and development of joint projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Latvian Dual-Use Export Forum 2025 will be held on November 11-12 in Liepaja, bringing together over 120 representatives from Latvia and abroad to promote cooperation between civil and defense industries.
  • The forum will feature bilateral meetings, panel discussions, and exhibition stands, including companies such as "UPB", "Strops Technologies", "Mosphera", "Zekants" and others.
  • The event aims to strengthen Latvia's ability to offer innovative dual-use solutions to the global market and create new opportunities for partnership and development of joint projects.
  • The Kurzeme Region is highlighted as a strategic location for national security, with the Liepaja Special Economic Zone (LSEZ) and the Liepaja Green Industrial Park being developed to support sustainable production and export.
  • The forum includes a discussion on investment opportunities and needs for the production of dual-use goods, moderated by Kaspars Rozkalns, with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Economy, LIAA, and companies such as "Exonicus", "Oruga", and "Edge Autonomy".
  • The event is organized by the Latvian Exporters Association "The Red Jackets" in cooperation with the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and the Kurzeme Planning Region, with the support of the Liepaja City Municipality.

Statistics:

  • Over 120 company representatives from Latvia, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, and Norway will participate in the event.
  • In the first nine months of 2024, Latvian exports of goods decreased by 2.9%.
  • The Liepaja Green Industrial Park is being developed to support sustainable production with high added value.
  • 79% of what is produced in Liepaja is exported to world markets.

Sources:

  • Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) news release
  • Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
  • Liepaja City Council press release

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