Around 50 members and guests from the American and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce joined the online meeting with Artis Pabriks, Minister of Defense of Latvia to discuss topics related to the current and emerging geopolitical challenges and Latvia's readiness in facing them. The discussion was moderated by Martins Vargulis, Researcher of the Latvian Institute of International Affairs and supported by the Riga Graduate School of Law.

On May 20, members of the healthcare work group had an opportunity to meet Olegs Krasnopjorovs, Economist at the Bank of Latvia who gave a presentation on impact of healthcare on the macroeconomy. The presentation initiated a discussion on public health funding which will be continued at the next meeting. Members also discussed latest developments of the five healthcare pilot projects of 2021.

On May 19 the next Connect with AmCham webinar focused on sustainable business practices. Joining with their stories were senior executives: Karlis Cerbulis of NCH Advisors, Jakub Spryngl of Procter and Gamble, Ieva Tetere of SEB and Valdis Turlais of Rimi. The event was moderated by Linda Helmane, FICIL Executive Director. Speakers shared their green business strategies and discussed ways how to improve environmental performance and create sustainable supply chains.

On May 14  AmChams in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania held the First Pan-Baltic AmCham Forum on combating COVID-19 and business recovery with top government leaders representing all three Baltic countries, including Ministers of Health and Economy as well as business leaders. All speakers admitted that it is crucial to combine resources and expertise across the Baltics and ensure closer partnership between the public and private sector in order to combat the current crisis and regain ecomomic growth.