On August 26, 1991 Ukraine recognized independence of the Republic of Latvia, and on December 4, 1991 Latvia recognized independence of Ukraine. Diplomatic relations were established on February 12, 1992. In Riga functions the Embassy of Ukraine, headed by Ambassador Mr. Anatolii Kutsevol. The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Ukraine is headed by Ambassador Ilgvars Kļava. 

The relationship between Ukraine and the Republic of Latvia has been built upon the long-standing historical traditions and is now exhibiting a high level of trust, interaction and dialogue.

Latvia consistently supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as Kyiv’s commitment to the European and Euro-Atlantic integration. Moreover, the Latvian side continues rendering robust assistance to Ukraine in implementing reforms in our country. A dynamic political dialogue is being maintained between both countries, inter alia, at the top and high levels. 

In 2023, the official visit of the Prime Minister of Latvia Krišjānis Kariņš to Ukraine took place (March 16, 2023), the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Egils Levits of Latvia as part of the visit of President Egils Levits to Ukraine to participate in the conference " United for Justice" (03.03.2023), a working visit to Latvia by the Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk (19-22.02.2023), a working visit to Ukraine by the delegation of the Saeima headed by Speaker Edwards Smiltens (12-15.01. 2023).

During 2022, a total of 9 events took place at the highest and high political levels. At the parliamentary level, during 2022, the Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk made working visits to Latvia (October 27-28, 2022, June 19-22, 2022, May 9, 2022).

The Ukrainian – Latvian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial, Scientific and Technical Cooperation remains functional and effective. The Group for promoting the interparliamentary cooperation with Ukraine was established by the Saeima (Parliament) of the Republic of Latvia (this Saeima’s Group is chaired by  Jānis Skrastiņš and totals 35 parliamentarians). There is also a Group for promoting the interparliamentary cooperation with Latvia that was established in Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada on October, 2019, headed by the co-chairs Solomiia Bobrovska and Taras Tarasenko.