V.E. Juris Štālmeistars

Juris Štālmeistars

H.E. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Ireland
E-mail: Juris.Stalmeistars [at] mfa.gov.lv

Date of birth: 16 May 1975
Place of birth: Jelgava, Latvia
Nationality: Republic of Latvia 

  • Education

    • 1999 University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management, Institute of International Relations, Master of Economics
    • 1997 Riga Technical University, Bachelor of Engineering Sciences in Economics                                                         
  • Professional experience

    • 2022.08.–present Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Ireland
    • 2023.01.present Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Republic of Portugal
    • 2017.08.–2022.08. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Economic Relations, Trade and Development Cooperation Directorate, Director General
    • 2011.08.–2017.08. Ambassador and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Latvia to the European Union (EU)
    • 2011.03.–2011.08. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, EU Directorate, Director General 
    • 2009.08.–2011.03. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Economic Relations and Development Cooperation Department, Director
    • 2009.03.–2009.07. Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia
    • 2006.08.–2009.03. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Economic Relations Department, (renamed into Economic Policy Department), Director
    • 2004.10.–2006.08. Permanent Representation of the Republic of Latvia to the European Union, Second Secretary, First Secretary 
    • 2004.08.–2004.09. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, EU External Economic Relations Department, International Trade and Investment Division, Second Secretary
    • 2001.08.–2004.07. Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in the Republic of Lithuania, Third Secretary 
    • 1999.12.–2001.07. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, International Economic Organizations Division, Attaché, Third Secretary
    • 1998.03.–1999.11. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, External Economic Policy Division, contract employee, Desk Officer, Attaché
  • Awards

    • 2015 Certificate of Recognition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
    • 2010 Certificate of Recognition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
  • Foreign Languages                            

    • English
    • Russian