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The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia 2 April 2020 The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Secretariat Ved Stranden 18 DK-1061 Copenhagen K Denmark Dear colleagues, The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture, which has been operational since 2009, expires this year. Having regard to this, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania would like to express their support for the prolongation of the Programme. The Programme is much appreciated by our cultural sector, and we see a great added value of the Programme, as it helps our cultural professionals to establish contacts with their Nordic counterparts, develop partnerships, exchange experiences and implement diverse cultural projects. It is also an important part of the cultural co-operation between Nordic and Baltic countries, as we share common historical, political, cultural and economic links. Extending the Programme would be a good sign that close cultural cooperation within our common region is considered significant. Following the example of the Nordic Culture Fund the Ministries of Culture of the Baltic countries established the Baltic Culture Fund, operational since 2019, with the aim to promote cultural cooperation between the Baltic countries and strengthen the internationalisation of Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian culture through joint cultural projects and events. We would highly appreciate the decision by the ministers on the further prolongation of the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture. Please accept the assurances of our highest consideration. Tarvi Sits Dace Vilsone Laimonas Ubavičius Secretary General State Secretary Chancellor Ministry of Culture of Ministry of Culture of Ministry of Culture of the Republic of the Republic of the Republic of Estonia Latvia Lithuania