Boris Johnson welcomes Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krisjanis Karins to Downing Street

The transcript covers a welcome address to the Prime Minister, discussing the challenges posed by COVID-19 in facilitating meetings. It highlights the strong relations between the UK and Latvia, particularly concerning Ukraine, and emphasizes shared interests in the free market. The discussion also touches on the significant Latvian diaspora in the UK and expresses national pride.

What was one of the main challenges mentioned by the speaker in facilitating meetings?

• Language barriers

• Time zone differences

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Travel restrictions

Which two countries are highlighted as having a close relationship regarding the issue of Ukraine?

• UK and USA

• Latvia and Germany

• UK and France

• Latvia and UK

What shared economic orientation is emphasized between Latvia and the UK?

• Free-market orientation

• Protectionism

• Isolationism

• Socialism

During which period were Latvia and the UK partners in the European Union?

• In the 1990s

• During the Cold War

• After 2020

• Before Brexit

Approximately how many Latvians are registered or have some status in the UK?

• 140,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 200,000