OREANDA-NEWS. October 01, 2010. Parex Bank council chairman Michael Bourke will be one of the speakers at a seminar that is being organised on September 29 of this year by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, “Latvia: The Road to Eastern Europe.” The seminar is meant for Irish businesspeople who wish to know more about business opportunities and the business environment in Latvia. The aim is to offer direct information to those Irish businesspeople who are interested in expanding their operations beyond their country’s borders by entering the Latvian market. That, of course, would mean new investments for Latvia, reported the press-centre of Parex Bank.

The conference will be opened by the Latvian ambassador to Ireland, Peteris Elferts, and appearing with Mr Bourke will be Kristine Metuzale from the London office of the Latvian Investment and Development Agency. She will speak about support which her agency can give to those who wish to launch business operations in Latvia. Mr Bourke, who is also a consultant to the Irish Central Bank, will speak about the financial services sector in Latvia, offering a look at his substantial experience in Latvia’s financial world.

“We are delighted that Mr Bourke agreed to take part in the Dublin Chamber of Commerce event. We hope and trust that this event will represent one more step in promoting further co-operation between Latvian and Irish businesses,” says Ms Metuzale.

The event will allow Irish businesspeople to learn all about business opportunities in Latvia in such areas as information technologies and financial services. Participants will also learn about Latvia’s business environment and economy, and they will receive consultations on support that is available for businesspeople who wish to launch operations in Latvia.