Traffic in the centre of Riga paralyzed because of the summit " Eastern partnership ", which begins on Thursday its work in the capital of Latvia.

Fully for movement covered by a Stone bridge, which connects the left and right birches Daugava near Riga. Cable-stayed, Island and South bridges do not cope with the traffic load, which leads to many kilometers of traffic jams. Also the Movement is substantially limited in the streets adjacent to the building of the Latvian national library, which will host the majority of events of the summit.

"The movement of public transport in Riga is Also complicated," said Fins news at the Riga city Council.

Eastern partnership - the EU-funded project on development of cooperation with European and Transcaucasian Soviet republics. 3 of the six countries participating in the project - Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia in 2014 signed the Treaty on the Union with the EU. 1st Summit "partnership" was held in 2009 in Prague, Riga Summit - fourth.

The summit will begin on Thursday evening with a working dinner. In the beginning of the meeting, Thursday afternoon, will be held a business forum. In connection with the summit is Also expected to be significant limits in the work of the international airport.

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