<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu said that Latvia and India enjoy friendly and cordial relations which have been growing steadily in diverse spheres since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1991.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> Addressing the Indian diaspora at Riga, the Capital of Latvia this evening, the Vice President said that India is committed to strengthen its relations with Latvia in all spheres, including business and investment, cultural and academic cooperation and people to people connect. He said, India is proud of the contributions made by its 30 million-strong Diaspora all over the world. Mr Naidu further added that the Indian community in Latvia has been helpful in bringing foreign investments, technology, expertise and goodwill to India. He asked the diaspora to contribute to the growing aspirations of their motherland. He also commended the Indian community and students, for carving out a niche for themselves in Latvia.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />''<br />''The Vice President, who is on the three-nation visit to Baltic Nations, said that Latvia and India can become an  important partners as the world economy progresses towards the 4th Industrial Revolution where IT, High-tech, Artificial Intelligence and innovations will play key roles. </span><br />