Kariņš has resigned and assumed political responsibility

“These discussions are not helping the course of the country’s economic development,” Siliņa described the developments surrounding the flight issue, saying that her main tasks now are “to be able to lead the government and focus on the tasks that need to be done now”.

Asked about the overall assessment of the “New Unity” (JV) on the flight case, the prime minister said that Kariņš has resigned and taken political responsibility for the incident, the party has supported this step, and in a sense this is also the position of the JV regarding the incident.

Silina repeatedly emphasized that after the flight scandal, it is important to make improvements in the order of organizing business trips so that it is completely clear what actions are necessary in which cases. Money is very important, but the aspect of time is also important, the politician added about the organization of business trips.

On the other hand, when asked why, after Kariņas resigned from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, JV looked for a follower outside the party ranks, Siliņa expressed the opinion that there are still powerful people in foreign policy in JV’s ranks, citing Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševics, Sandra Kalnieti and Irma Kalniņa as examples, but when she was already working in other directions.

Siliņa is convinced that Baiba Braže, the diplomat invited to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, will make a new contribution to politics.