Hardijs Baumanis facts for kids
Hardijs Baumanis (born 10 December 1967 – died 6 April 2015) was a Latvian diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations, helping to keep peace and good relations. Baumanis served as Latvia's Ambassador to Lithuania and Azerbaijan from 2010 until he passed away.
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What Does a Diplomat Do?
A diplomat is like a special messenger and representative for their home country. Their main job is to work with other countries to solve problems, make agreements, and build strong friendships. They often live in another country, working at an embassy.
The Role of an Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat from one country to another. They are the official representative of their country's leader and government. Hardijs Baumanis held this important role for Latvia in both Lithuania and Azerbaijan.
- Building Friendships: Ambassadors help countries understand each other better.
- Solving Problems: They work to find solutions to disagreements between nations.
- Promoting Trade: They encourage businesses from their home country to work with businesses in the host country.
- Helping Citizens: They also assist citizens from their home country who are living or traveling abroad.
Hardijs Baumanis's Life and Career
Hardijs Baumanis was born in Riga, the capital city of Latvia. He dedicated his career to diplomacy, which means working to maintain peaceful and cooperative relationships between countries.
Serving as Ambassador
From 2010, Hardijs Baumanis took on the important role of Ambassador. He represented Latvia in two different countries:
- Lithuania: This is Latvia's neighbor to the south, and both countries are in the Baltic region.
- Azerbaijan: This country is located in the Caucasus region, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
His work as an ambassador involved many tasks, such as attending meetings, negotiating agreements, and promoting Latvia's interests. He helped strengthen the connections between Latvia and these nations.
His Passing
Hardijs Baumanis passed away on 6 April 2015, in Baku, which is the capital city of Azerbaijan. He was 47 years old at the time of his death. His work as a diplomat helped to build bridges between Latvia and other parts of the world.
