Press statement
High Commissioner welcomes State Language Law in Latvia
- Date:
- Place:
- THE HAGUE
- Source:
- OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Mission in Latvia (closed)
- Fields of work:
- National minority issues, Democratization
THE HAGUE, 9 December 1999 - The following statement regarding the the adoption of the State Language Law by the Latvian Parliament was issued by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Max van der Stoel.
I welcome the adoption of the State Language Law by the Saeima.
Analysis of the revised text of the State Language Law adopted by the Saeima today leads me to the conclusion that the law is now essentially in conformity with Latvia's international obligations and commitments.
I trust that the Cabinet of Ministers will follow the letter and spirit of the Law in elaborating implementing regulations, as foreseen in certain provisions of the Law, and in supervising public administration of the Law.
I welcome the adoption of the State Language Law by the Saeima.
Analysis of the revised text of the State Language Law adopted by the Saeima today leads me to the conclusion that the law is now essentially in conformity with Latvia's international obligations and commitments.
I trust that the Cabinet of Ministers will follow the letter and spirit of the Law in elaborating implementing regulations, as foreseen in certain provisions of the Law, and in supervising public administration of the Law.
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